Mating in Captivity

Reconciling the Erotic & the Domestic

By: Esther Perel

Narrated by: Esther Perel

A New York City therapist examines the paradoxical relationship between domesticity and sexual desire and explains what it takes to bring lust home.

One of the world’s most respected voices on erotic intelligence, Esther Perel offers a bold, provocative new take on intimacy and sex. Mating in Captivity invites us to explore the paradoxical union of domesticity and sexual desire, and explains what it takes to bring lust home.

Drawing on more than twenty years of experience as a couples therapist, Perel examines the complexities of sustaining desire. Through case studies and lively discussion, Perel demonstrates how more exciting, playful, and even poetic sex is possible in long-term relationships. Wise, witty, and as revelatory as it is straightforward, Mating in Captivity is a sensational book that will transform the way you live and love.

©2006 Esther Perel; (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers

Literally every person should experience this book

Relationships in the modern world are tough. I’ve felt a lot of confusion lately about how to live out modern values of equality and respect when my dating experiences have only affirmed that these don’t necessarily lead to success in attracting a mate and partner.

For me, this book exposed the opposition of love and desire in a way that was encouraging and intellectually responsible, while also discussing tools for reconciling an enlightened morality with a primordial sex drive.

Blew My Mind

Esther shares a very interesting, intellectually stimulating, open minded, thought provoking, strait forward, honest perspective that challenges western conventional relationship ideology. This book is worth it for the extremely powerful, well articulated conclusion in the last minute alone.

incredibly helpful

Provides such real and concrete help for making relationships better. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you Esther.

A must read for all!

I enjoyed this book. very informative. in my opinion a must read! I cant wait to put her suggestions into action!

I believe it should be read in its entirety.

There are many examples of intimacy. I don't think just one section should be considered, but all that is presented. Many of the examples did not pertain to me, but showed me the thought process of the opposite sex or situation. Each person has there own issues. Consider, perhaps, what parts of the book might help you to search to understand how you and your partner can achieve what is needed.