The Return of Desire: A Guide to Rediscovering Your Sexual Passion

"Gina Ogden's book "The Return of Desire" is one of the best books on women's sexuality that I have read. She covers so many aspects of what women need to know: the body, the emotions, the mind and the spirit of female sexuality. I can't wait to recommend this book to my women clients because it is informative, supportive, affirming and so readable. Gina's style draws you and makes you want to read more. Her wisdom and compassion are evident throughout the book.

Judy Leavitt, Ed.D. Diplomate Certified Sex Therapist and author of an upcoming book on couples therapy. "
~ Written on 2008-11-02

"I loved THE RETURN OF DESIRE by Gina Ogden and highly recommend it! It is a book women can find informative and helpful and interesting, no matter what their age. The examples she gives expanded my view of "normal." Gina Ogden is a clear, inspiring, enthusiastic and well-research author. I can't say enough for this book!
Ruth Fishel, Author of PEACE IN OUR HEART, PEACE IN THE WORLD"
~ Written on 2008-10-22

"Gina Ogden's book takes the reader on a journey through the many ways in which women can live sexually fulfilled lives. She expands the possible meanings of sex and invites each reader to find a meaning that best suits her. It is an accessible, practical, and joyful book."
~ Written on 2008-10-16

"I must admit that I have become a fan of Dr. Gina Ogden, and her incredibly warm, helpful and well-received series of books on her sex research. The Return of Desire is the second of three books that she bases on her large survey of what women (and some men) really feel about sex. Following the highly respected The Heart and Soul of Sex, this time she fearlessly confronts head-on the profit-driven medicalization of women's sexuality, employing her unique holistic, positive approach to better understand the rich complexity of desire and sex. She counters the quantitative approach of most sexologists who just like to count organs and their, shall we say, intersection.

From the astounding number of her completed surveys - 3,810!, Ogden gained a nuanced and enlightening picture - one that reveals women's sexuality to be far more complex than the arithmetic of penile/vaginal penetration, one that embraces their physical, mental, emotional and, of particular interest to Ogden, spiritual lives.

Ogden's last chapter looks at "What Women Want," in the context of the belief that desire doesn't always bubble up spontaneously, but often requires "conscious preparation." Based on her decades of therapeutic experience and the richness of surveys that reflect real women's voices, Gina Ogden's The Return of Desire offers valuable, compassionate and joyous direction for women rediscovering or reinventing their sexual passion.

P.S. The book's cover features the sexiest fruit photo ever. Your daily apple will never taste the same.
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~ Written on 2008-10-02

"Is there a 10 star rating? Because The Return of Desire deserves that and more. I purchased this book without any prior knowledge of Dr. Ogden, or her works, based on a general recommendation as a gem of a book. Now that I have finished my first book by Dr. Ogden, I am hungry to read every single thing she has written! The Return of Desire is about so much more than just rediscovering your sexual passion, it is about ALL facets of our tender, sexy, feminine, fragile, strong, luscious sensual, sexual self. This book is nourishment - through and through. A literary version of a much needed daily supplement vitamin for our wellspring of desires. I am now giving this book as a loving gift to all of my girlfriends. Keep em coming Gina Ogden! And thank you so very much. "
~ Written on 2008-09-09