Best Medical Psychology of Sexuality Books of 2025

The book "Why Women Deserve Less" by FougeiTTs discusses the paradox that men face in today's society where women no longer need men to survive. The book explains why women have little interest in men and how men are playing a new game with outdated and life-destroying old rules. The author argues that men need to accept this reality and focus on becoming the best versions of themselves. While the book may spark controversy, it provides a unique perspective on modern relationships and the changing roles of men and women. Overall, it's an intriguing read for those interested in the dynamics of dating and relationships.

The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag by Sasha Velour is a captivating book that delves into the rich history and revolutionary spirit of drag. Through memoir, history, and theory, Velour pieces together a living portrait of drag as a unique form of expression. The book uncovers the history of queer life around the world, from shamans to RuPaul's Drag Race, and celebrates our shared queer pasts. The Big Reveal is a love letter to drag and queer culture that blends critical theory, LGBTQ+ history, and memoir, leaving readers engrossed and verklempt. It is a must-read that brings necessary and sparkling substance to our understanding of drag, queerness, beauty, and liberation.

How We Love, Expanded Edition: Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage is a must-read for couples who want to improve their relationship. Milan and Kay Yerkovich, relationship experts, use attachment theory to explain how childhood experiences can affect adult relationships. This book offers practical ideas to break free from painful patterns and create a close, nourishing relationship. The revised edition includes additional visual diagrams and new material. The How We Love Workbook is also available separately. Overall, this book provides valuable insights and tools to help couples create a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness by Dr. Miriam Grossman is a wake-up call to parents, therapists, and medical professionals about the dangers of blindly affirming a child's self-diagnosis of being transgender. The author, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, urges parents to trust their instincts and reject the ideologically driven misinformation that steers them towards risky decisions. She argues that the core belief that biology can and should be denied is a repudiation of reality and a mockery of hard science. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the current debate on gender identity and the potential harm it can cause to children.

Rebuilding Trust is a must-read for couples who seek to mend their relationship after experiencing betrayal. This book provides evidence-based therapy skills, techniques, and activities that can guide partners to work together to restore trust in themselves and each other. The author, Morgan Johnson, offers a compassionate and nonjudgmental view of relationship dynamics, making this book appropriate for couples and relationships of all types. The inclusion of journaling prompts, conversation starters, and sample scripts facilitates emotional processing and relational healing. Overall, Rebuilding Trust is an exceptional guide that provides a supportive and productive approach to the difficult journey of rebuilding a relationship after betrayal.

The Case Against the Sexual Revolution is a thought-provoking book by Louise Perry that challenges the idea of sexual freedom and autonomy. Perry argues that the hyper-sexualized culture and liberal feminism of our time have resulted in more loss than gain for women. She advocates for a new sexual culture built around dignity, virtue, and restraint. The book is a must-read for those who are uneasy about the mindless orthodoxies of our ultra-liberal era and seek a new approach to sexuality that prioritizes women's true interests, desires, and happiness.

What Makes Love Last? by John Gottman, PhD, is an insightful book that provides practical tools to evaluate relationships and prevent betrayal. Gottman, a renowned relationship expert, shares the results of his research on love and offers strategies to repair and improve relationships. The book is full of anecdotes and analogies that make it easy to understand, and it provides step-by-step methods to help couples heal chronic hurts and improve their relationship. This book is instructional, enlightening, and a must-read for anyone looking to build a trustful, intimate, and emotionally fulfilling bond.

The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel offers a fresh perspective on infidelity by exploring why people cheat, what it means to them, and why breaking up may not be the best solution to the problem. Perel, a renowned couples' therapist, draws on real-life case studies to provide practical, empathetic advice on how to move beyond infidelity and heal from its effects. The book challenges readers to examine their personal and cultural attitudes towards love, lust, and commitment. Overall, The State of Affairs is a thought-provoking and insightful read that offers a unique perspective on modern relationships.

The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World, Second Edition is a groundbreaking and empowering book that explores the impact of growing up and surviving as a gay man in a society that is still learning to accept all identities. In this book, psychologist Alan Downs shares his own struggle with shame and anger, contemporary research, and stories from his patients to describe the stages of a gay man's journey out of shame and offers practical and inspired strategies to stop the cycle of avoidance and self-defeating behavior. This book has already changed the public discourse on gay culture and helped shape the identity of an entire generation of gay men. Overall, The Velvet Rage is an insightful and thought-provoking book that offers a fresh perspective on the psychology of homosexuality.

The Penis Book by Dr. Aaron Spitz is a comprehensive guide to everything you've ever wanted to know about the male anatomy. Dr. Spitz, a urologist with 15 years of experience, answers all the questions men are too afraid to ask in an unflinching, easy-to-follow manner. The book features a five-step plan for optimum penis health, including plant-based eating recommendations, information on penis-healthy foods, and suggested exercises. Useful to both men and women, this book is a one-stop-shop for the care and maintenance of the penis in your life.