Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic & the Domestic
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“Mating in Captivity” by Esther Perel
“Why does great sex fade in long relationships? (And how to get it back.)”
This eye-opening ebook reveals why security and passion often clash in committed relationships—and how to have both. With real stories and practical tools, Esther Perel shows how to keep desire alive without sacrificing emotional closeness. The secret to lasting erotic connection.
“The truth about why ‘date night’ isn’t enough—and what really works.”
Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic & the Domestic (eBook Edition)
Can Love and Passion Coexist in Long-Term Relationships?
In this provocative and insightful eBook, renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel tackles one of relationships’ most perplexing dilemmas: Why does great sex often fade in committed partnerships—and how can we revive it? Blending clinical expertise with cultural analysis, Perel reveals how to nurture both emotional security and erotic excitement.
What You’ll Discover:
✅ The Desire Paradox – Why love seeks closeness, but eroticism thrives on mystery.
✅ Erotic Intelligence – How to cultivate playfulness, novelty, and fantasy within commitment.
✅ Case Studies – Real couples’ stories of reigniting passion (including LGBTQ+ and multicultural examples).
✅ Practical Tools – Exercises to break routine, communicate desires, and balance safety with spontaneity.
Why This eBook?
✔ Bold yet Compassionate – Challenges taboos without judgment.
✔ Updated Content – Fresh insights on digital-age intimacy.
✔ Interactive Features – Highlight passages, take notes, and access linked resources.
Who Needs This?
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Couples feeling the “roommate syndrome”
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Partners navigating parenthood or midlife shifts
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Therapists and counselors
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Anyone who believes love should include great sex
📖 EBOOK FORMATS: PDF
“The most important book on couples’ sexuality in decades.” —The New York Times
Final Sale – No Refunds
By purchasing this book, you acknowledge that all sales are final, and no refunds or returns will be accepted.
📌 Core Details:
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Formats: Kindle (MOBI), EPUB, PDF
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File Size: 5.2 MB (PDF)
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Length: 272 pages (optimized for digital reading)
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Accessibility: Screen-reader friendly, adjustable font
🔍 Key Content: ✔ 7 Insightful Chapters covering:
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The paradox of domesticity vs. desire
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Erotic intelligence framework
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Case studies from diverse couples ✔ 20+ Real-Life Examples of reigniting passion ✔ Interactive Features:
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Highlightable key insights
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Linked discussion questions
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Access to Perel’s TED Talks
💡 Why This Edition?
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Globally Recognized: Used by therapists worldwide
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Practical Tools:
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Communication exercises
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Fantasy exploration guides
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Rituals for connection
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Cultural Perspectives: Includes LGBTQ+ and multicultural examples
👥 Perfect For:
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Couples in long-term relationships
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Marriage counselors
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Readers of Esther Perel’s podcast "Where Should We Begin?"
📊 Technical Features:
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Reading time: ~5 hours
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Hyperlinked table of contents
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Dark mode compatible
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Esme Chandler –
This book helped me stop surviving intimacy and start thriving in it. It’s a must-read for anyone in a long-term relationship.
[...]Ronin Wells –
Perel’s message is bold: desire needs distance. I now honor my individuality as a way to fuel connection.
[...]Dahlia Whitaker –
This book helped me stop apologizing for wanting more. It’s a celebration of erotic autonomy and emotional depth.
[...]Jasper Blake –
Mating in Captivity helped me stop fearing boredom and start embracing erotic curiosity. It’s a guide to emotional and sexual growth.
[...]Freya Sinclair –
I’ve gifted this book to every couple I know. It’s that honest, that insightful, and that transformative.
[...]Maddox Carter –
This book helped me stop expecting passion to just happen. I now create the conditions for it—with imagination and intention.
[...]Elodie Monroe –
Perel’s writing is seductive and smart. I now see eroticism as a language—and I’m learning to speak it fluently.
[...]Ronan Ellis –
Mating in Captivity helped me understand that emotional safety and erotic tension can coexist. It’s a masterclass in nuance.
[...]Dahlia Preston –
This book helped me stop fearing conflict and start seeing it as a doorway to deeper intimacy and desire.
[...]Griffin Chandler –
Perel’s message is clear: eroticism isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. I now prioritize play and unpredictability in my relationship.
[...]Isla Harmon –
I used to feel guilty for wanting more. This book helped me honor my erotic self without shame.
[...]Camden Barrett –
Mating in Captivity helped me understand that desire needs space, not just love. It’s a guide to sustainable passion.
[...]Phoebe Sloan –
This book helped me stop chasing sparks and start cultivating erotic intelligence. It’s not about sex—it’s about aliveness.
[...]Elias Vaughn –
I’ve read it twice and still find new ways to reignite passion. Perel’s insights are timeless and transformative.
[...]Magnolia Tate –
This book helped me stop blaming myself for low desire and start exploring the emotional context behind it. It’s liberating.
[...]Theo Briggs –
Perel’s writing is poetic and piercing. I now understand that eroticism thrives in uncertainty, not routine.
[...]Lila Emerson –
Mating in Captivity helped me stop fearing distance and start embracing it as a tool for desire. It’s a relationship reset.
[...]Jaxon Steele –
I used to think closeness killed passion. This book showed me how to balance connection with mystery—and it saved my marriage.
[...]Mia Caldwell –
Esther Perel gave me permission to want more—not just emotionally, but erotically. I now see intimacy as layered, not linear.
[...]Caleb Whitmore –
This book helped me understand that love and desire aren’t the same—and that keeping both alive requires intention, space, and play.
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