MASSAGE
Male Erotic Massage: A Guide to Sex and Spirit, by Kenneth Ray Stubbs, PhD, and Jim Dennis (Secret Garden Publishing, 1999).
Tantric Massage: The Erotic Touch of Love, by Kenneth Ray Stubbs, PhD (Rider, 1999).
MEDITATION
Living from the Heart: Heart Rhythm Meditation for Energy, Clarity, Peace, Joy, and Inner Power, by Puran Bair (Three Rivers Press, 1998).
Meditation: The First and Last Freedom, by Osho (St. Martin’s Griffin, 1996).
MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing, by Caroline Myss, PhD (Harmony Books, 1996).
Breathing: Expanding Your Power & Energy, by Michael Sky (Bear & Company, 1990).
Exhale: An Overview of Breathwork, by Gunnel Minett (Floris Books, 2004).
You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise L. Hay (Hay House, 2004).
NON-MONOGAMY AND POLYAMORY
Designer Relationships: A Guide to Happy Monogamy, Positive Polyamory, and Optimistic Open Relationships, by Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson (Cleis Press, 2015).
The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love, by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy (Ten Speed Press, 2017).
Love in Abundance: A Counselor’s Advice on Open Relationships, by Kathy Labriola (Greenery Press, 2010).
Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, by Tristan Taormino (Cleis Press, 2008).
SEX GUIDES AND HOW-TO BOOKS
Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower Your Sex Life, by Elle Chase (Fair Winds Press, 2017).
The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment, by Jack Morin (Harper Perennial, 1996).
ESO: How You and Your Lover Can Give Each Other Hours of Extended Sexual Orgasm, by Alan P. Brauer, MD, and Donna J. Brauer (Warner Books, 1983).
Exhibitionism for the Shy, by Carol Queen (Down There Press, 1995).
The Explorer’s Guide to Planet Orgasm!, by Annie Sprinkle with Beth Stephens (Greenery Press, 2017).
Great Sex Made Simple: Tantric Tips to Deepen Intimacy & Heighten Pleasure, by Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson (Llewellyn Publications, 2012).
Guide to Getting It On, 8th Edition, by Paul Joannides, Psy.D, and Daerick Gröss Sr. (Goofy Foot Press, 2013).
Masturbation, Tantra and Self Love, by Margo Woods (Omphaloskepsis Press, 1981).
Orgasms for Two: The Joy of Partnersex, by Betty Dodson (Harmony Books, 2002).
Peak Sexual Experience, by John Selby (Warner Books, 1992).
Resurrecting Sex: Resolving Sexual Problems and Rejuvenating Your Relationship, by David Schnarch, PhD (HarperCollins, 2002).
The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone, by Carol Queen, PhD, with Shar Rednour (Good Vibrations, 2015).
Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving, by Betty Dodson (Crown Publishing Group, 1996).
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability, by Miriam Kaufman, MD, Cory Silverberg, and Fran Odette (Cleis Press, 2003).
Woman’s Experience of Sex, by Sheila Kitzinger (Penguin Books, 1983).
TANTRA, TAO, AND SACRED SEX
The Art of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality for Western Lovers, by Margo Anand (Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1989).
The Book of Secrets, by Osho (St. Martin’s Griffin, 1998).
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tantric Sex, by Dr. Judy Kuriansky (Alpha Books, 2001).
Desire: The Tantric Path to Awakening, by Daniel Odier (Inner Tradition International, 2001).
Ecstasy Though Tantra, by Dr. Jonn Mumford (Llewellyn Publications, 1988).
Enlightened Sexuality: Living the Vision of the Erotic Spirit, by Georg Feuerstein (Crossing Press, 1989).
The Essence of Tantric Sexuality, by Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson (Llewellyn Publications, 2006).
Gay Tantra, by William Schindler (Xlibris, 2001).
Healing Love through the Tao: Cultivating Female Sexual Energy, by Mantak Chia and Maneewan Chia (Healing Tao Books, 1986).
Jewel in the Lotus: The Sexual Path to Higher Consciousness, by Sunyata and Bodhi Avinasha (Kriya Jyoti Tantra Society, 1987).
The Lover Within, by Julie Henderson (Station Hill Press, 1987).
The Multi-Orgasmic Couple: Sexual Secrets Every Couple Should Know, by Mantak Chia, Maneewan Chia, Douglas Abrams, and Rachel Abrams, MD (HarperCollins, 2000).
The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know, by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams Arava (HarperCollins, 1996).
The Multi-Orgasmic Woman: Discover Your Full Desire, Pleasure, and Vitality, by Mantak Chia and Rachel Abrams (Rodale Books, 2006).
The Red Thread of Passion: Spirituality and the Paradox of Sex, by David Guy (Shambala Publications, 1999).
Sacred Orgasms: Teachings of the Hearts, by Kenneth Ray Stubbs, PhD (Secret Garden Publishing, 1992).
Sacred Sex: Ecstatic Techniques for Empowering Relationships, by Jwala with Robb Smith (Mandala, 1993).
Sacred Sexuality: Living the Vision of the Erotic Spirit, by Georg Feuerstein (Jeremy P. Tarcher/Perigee Books, 1993).
Sexual Energy Ecstasy: A Practical Guide to Lovemaking Secrets of the East and West, by David and Ellen Ramsdale (Peak Skill Publishing, 1991).
Sexual Secrets, by Nik Douglas and Penny Slinger (Inner Traditions International, 1999).
The Tantra Experience, by Osho (Rebel Publishing House, 1994).
Tantra for Erotic Empowerment: The Key to Enriching Your Sexual Life, by Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson (Llewellyn Publications, 2008).
Tantra for Gay Men, by Bruce Anderson (Alyson Publications, 2002).
Tantra for the West: A Guide to Personal Freedom, by Marcus Allen (New World Library, 1981).
Tantric Sex, by E. J. Gold and Cybele Gold (Peak Skill Publishing, 1988).
Tantric Transformation, by Osho (Rebel Publishing House, 1994).
Visual Media & Videos
You can view my favorite collection of Tantra, Tao, erotic massage, and sacred sex videos here: barbaracarrellas.com/online-sex-ed-classes.
Here are some favorites:
Anal Massage for Relaxation & Pleasure. This video presents two and one-half hours of expert, hands-on demonstration and features the incomparable Chester Mainard, Dr. Carol Queen, and Dr. Robert Lawrence. It’s great for all genders and sexual preferences.
Ancient Secrets of Sexual Ecstasy. This video presents ecstatic instruction in Tantric and sacred sexuality, appropriate for both beginners and more advanced erotic practitioners.
Annie Sprinkle’s Amazing World of Orgasm. Annie Sprinkle presents an eye-gasmic, educational, enlightening, and sexy documentary about the big O, featuring interviews with twenty-six orgasm experts, including Barbara Carrellas.