Books are more than shelf decorators; they can improve your marriage and your sex life and satisfy your sexual curiosity. Whether you consider yourself to be a bit of a sexual god or have never had sex before, it’s time to dive into some literature on the topic. It is never too late to learn something new, to better your sex life, and to deepen your understanding of what you’re into. Your sexuality is a really big part of what makes you…you, and it should be given the attention it deserves. So here’s our top suggestions on books to get you banging with a brain.

‘Everyone Is A Freak’ – Marissa LaRocca

With solid 5 star reviews like: “Real, Funny, Heartbreaking, Thought Provoking, Boundary Challenging, Mind Expanding,” this book should be on everyone’s book list no matter what their freak-o-meter is reading at. No matter who you are, and whatever your sexual preferences may be, it’s likely that you have felt shame surrounding your sexuality and desires at some point in your life. While on the whole we have progressed in our thinking, sex is still seen as something you should keep to yourself. Marissa LaRocca rejects this. In Everyone Is A Freak she uses anecdotes, experts, and statistics to prove that, when it comes to sex, there is no such thing as normal. For more you can check out her project on social media using the hashtag #everyoneisafreak

“The Five Love Languages” – Gary Chapman

This book has sold over 11 million copies and consistently ranks in the top 100 sellers on amazon. It helps couples to learn their “love language” and then recognize how these languages affect their actions, wants and desires within their relationship. Chapman claims that while each of the five love languages, words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, or physical touch, is enjoyed to some degree by all people, a person will usually speak one primary language. This book makes understanding yourself, and your partner, and enlightening experience.

The Erotic Mind – Jack Morin

Jack Morin explores uncharted territory in the dimensions of human sexuality. He suggests new ways of looking at our inner eroticism, as well as the psychology behind what fuels our desires, and what brings unity to our body and mind in order to reach true sexual fulfillment. The book is intriguing, regardless of if one agrees or disagrees with his conclusions, and tremendously appealing for all those interested in expanding their sexual enlightenment.

If you have already read these and are looking for something new “The Coitus Chronicles: My Quest for Sex, Love, and Orgasms” by Olive Persimmon comes out next month! Happy reading.