"The science is unequivocal: good sex with an enthusiastic partner is one of the fastest, most powerful, and most effective sources of joy. Further, sex isn't merely something we do for pleasure or procreation. It is a lens through which we can experience a deep sense of alignment with ourselves, our partners, and the greater world. The problem is that good sex is not what most people report. So how do we start having better sex? Enter Dr. Nicole McNichols, professor of social psychology at the University of Washington and social media's favorite sex professor. In her first trade book, aptly titled You Could be Having Better Sex, Dr. McNichols helps readers elevate their sex lives. Because good sex is not just about enhancing intimacy -- it's a gateway to better health, longevity, and the diverse forms of self-actualization we all crave. Through practical science and relatable case studies, relayed with a gender and orientation inclusive, pleasure-forward perspective, Dr. McNichols equips readers with the tools to cultivate pleasurable, fulfilling, and embodied sexual experiences. Divided into three parts -- Emerge (The Sexual You), Engage (The You + Who), and Evolve (You + New), the book highlights cutting-edge research on topics including sexual anatomy, desire, orgasm and response, hook-up culture, long term relationships, ethical non-monogamy, kink, pornography, and consent. Throughout, Dr. McNichols emphasizes a holistic sex positive philosophy that eliminates shame and stigma, normalizes open and frank conversations, and teaches that connected sex is a pathway to the self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-expression that drives human thriving and happiness Empowering and enlightening, You Could be Having Better Sex will change your life both inside the bedroom -- and out"-- Provided by publisher.