The New Sex Bible for Women: The Complete Guide to Sexual Self-Awareness and Intimacy

by Amie Harwick

A woman’s complete manual to finding more pleasure, greater confidence, and emotional connection for a better, more satisfying sex life.You’ve heard it over and over again . . . the key to a great sexual experience is satisfying your partner. Is it true though? For most women, great sex lies in not only satisfying your partner, but also having a good understanding of your own body, needs, and desires. Whether you’re younger or older, married or not, The New Sex Bible for Women is an all-encompassing and fully comprehensive guide for women covering everything from masturbation, oral sex, self-esteem and self-care, sex positions, safety and concerns, and sex aides. Using scientific studies, case studies, testimonials, input from celebrities and professionals in the sexual health field, and illustrations, Amie Harwick walks you through every question and provides you with the information you need to become a better lover and bring even more enjoyment out of sex.

195 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2014

About the author

Amie Harwick is a psychotherapist working in West Hollywood, CA. She has her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, California. She has her Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Amie has worked with a variety of populations of clients in a variety of settings ranging from a private practice to community based mental health facilities. She has worked with a range of clients including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, sexually exploited teenagers, juvenile sex offenders, children with trauma, court mandated adults, divorce, sexual identity issues, chronic pain, sex addiction, Bipolar disorder, displaced adolescents, and domestic violence.

Amie is also a member of:

CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)


PSI CHI (Psychology Honor Society, Pepperdine Chapter)


KAP (Kink Aware Professionals through the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom)

She has been published nationally in magazines and websites such as Viva Glam Magazine, Elite Daily, and Wild Spice.

Reviews

[Kevin Dufresne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi,

I hope all is progressing well.

The New Sex Bible for Women: The Complete Guide to Sexual Self-Awareness and Intimacy by Dr. Amie Harwick is a guide—even considering the title and an earlier mention of being a piece for heterosexual women though many women may benefit aside from heterosexual women—protracting to any seeking to be more knowledgeable about approaching sexual realms. When perusing old browser tabs to read articles of interest from a time ago, I find myself reviewing information, with an open mind looking to perhaps learn anew; in a Men's Health article, "The 4 steps to giving her multiple orgasms", I find Dr. Amie Harwick—a source of information in the article—has a book (The New Sex Bible for Women: The Complete Guide to Sexual Self-Awareness and Intimacy ) concerning a field of which I have a reasonably-strong interest in due to my choice progressions toward being a more mindful romantic-/life-partner. My reason for deciding to buy then read The New Sex Bible for Women: The Complete Guide to Sexual Self-Awareness and Intimacy by Dr. Amie Harwick is because of learning about Dr. Amie Harwick's fatal experience with domestic violence from her website.

The New Sex Bible for Women: The Complete Guide to Sexual Self-Awareness and Intimacy by Dr. Amie Harwick offers sound advice with relevant research to the point of her book's publication (though largely in connection with relevant available research in 2024). As always, good communication is necessary for a/ good-healthy-successful relation(s). In relation to multiple orgasms, I think, men may not only be long lasting though multiorgasmic (speaking from personal experience) (of which a refractory period is nonexistent): I don't know if perhaps a/ reason(s) may be in connection with psychology-mentality, biology-physical-well-being, a/ level(s) of connection(s)/progression(s) of arousal independently and/or interdependently, and/or otherwise. I think more research on men being multiorgasmic, may be necessary (to at least adjust future language about men and orgasms at large, if not already in process or done, which I think, helps expand and mature conversations at large about orgasms and sex). The text has a lot of pictures of nude forms (mainly buttocks and nipples) and has a lot of references/resources for one to approach concepts of contexts in the text more well-roundingly.

I buy and read the eBook version of the text due to not finding an affordable, to me, physical copy. The eBook version offers direct links to website references. I'm always going to advocate for reading a/ physical book(s) due to long-term health benefits in connection with spatial development which work in connection with physical parameters. Even so, I find the following texts may assist one in further deliberating contexts of concepts within The New Sex Bible for Women: The Complete Guide to Sexual Self-Awareness and Intimacy by Dr. Amie Harwick: Great Sex for Life by Linda Sonntag, Sexual Happiness for Women: A Practical Approach by Maurice Yaffe and Elizabeth Fenwick, The Ultimate Guide to Orgasm for Women: How to Become Orgasmic for a Lifetime by Mikaya Heart, Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex by Joan Price, Perv: The Sexual Deviant in All of Us by Jesse Bering, She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman by Ian Kerner, Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex by Susan Bratton, The Vagina Book: An Owner's Manual for Taking Care of Your Down There by The Thinx Inc. Team, Dr. Jenn Conti, MD, and Daiana Ruiz (Illustrator), The Penis Book: A Doctor's Complete Guide to the Penis—From Size to Function and Everything in Between by Dr. Aaron Spitz, M.D., This is How You Vagina: All About Your Vajayjay and Why You Probably Shouldn't Call it That by Dr. Nicole E. Williams, M.D., Come As You Are (Revised and Updated): The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Dr. Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine by Dr. Jen Gunter, M.D., Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing (Newly Updated and Revised 5th Edition) by Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D., It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn, The MindBody Code: How to Change the Beliefs That Limit Your Health, Longevity, and Success by Dr. Mario Martinez, A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging: Stay Smart, Strong, and Active (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) by Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye (with contributions from contributors which receive credits at the end of the book), What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff, The Joy of Sex by Dr. Alex Comfort, M.B., D.Sc., Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life by Dr. Nan Wise, PhD, The Heart of Tantric Sex by Diana Richardson, The Complete Kāma Sūtra: The First Unabridged Modern Translation of the Classic Indian Text (translation by Alain Daniēlou [inclusive of help from Kenneth Hurry]), Tantric Orgasm for Women by Diana Richardson, Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship by Dr. Stephen Snyder, M.D., Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century by Barbara Carrellas, Dr. Nita’s Crash Course for Women: Better Sex, Better Health, Better You by Dr. Nita Landry, MD, OB-GYN, The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great: Changing Bodies, Periods, Relationships, Life Online by Sophie Elkan with Laura Chaisty and Dr. Maddy Podichetty as well as Illustrations by Flo Perry, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman, The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by Dr. John Gottman, PhD, and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, and Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by Dr. John Gray, PhD.

Onward and Upward,
Kevin Dufresne
www.Piatures.com
IG: @Dufreshest

[Chelsea · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is more of an encyclopedia of what different sex things are. There are tips, but no thorough advice for specific issues. Feels more educational than anything, but it’s also got some outdated and debunked information in it.

Studies show that female ejaculation, while completely normal and okay, does indeed include pee in it. This book states it doesn’t. This book also claims there is a G Spot. In 2012, there was an analysis of studies that concluded there is little evidence of a G spot, and in 2017, Professor Helen O’Connell published evidence that there is no G spot, and sensitive spots inside are likely part of the Clitoris. I am not a scientist, so I’m not wording this best, so definitely do some research, if interested. I highly recommend the G Spot episode of the podcast Science Versus for more information on that specifically.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written by the late Dr. Amie Harwick, marriage & family therapist. "The New Sex Bible For Women" is a comprehensive introductory guide on sexuality and becoming in tune with one's desires. I would classify this as a "coffee table book", suitable for discussion topics and conversations with loved ones. For those looking for something more in depth, I'd recommend something more content specific.

[Tennille C Hamilton · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not what I expected

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

An affirming read for any woman who didn't get the talk we all need. Contains positive affirmations about the human body, safety advice, as well as the tips and trick to drive yourself as well as your partner crazy. Warning though: Contains pictures of the author in rather NSFW positions

[Anna-Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an informative read. Lots on anatomy in the beginning and hormones related to sex. I wouldn't say I gained any self-awareness from reading. Was a fun read to share with fellow girlfriends.