How To Think More About Sex

In How to Think More About Sex, Alain de Botton presents a provocative exploration of one of the most intimate and often perplexing aspects of human existence. This book delves deeply into the intricate relationship between love and desire, as well as the tensions between the need for adventure and the comfort of commitment.

De Botton's writing is both candid and thoughtful, addressing the complexity of 21st-century sexuality with refreshing honesty. Readers are guided through challenging topics such as lust, fetishism, adultery, and pornography, offering a reflective yet pragmatic perspective on the realities of modern sexual relationships. The book is not just about having more sex, but rather thinking more profoundly and wisely about the sex we are—or are not—having.

How to Think More About Sex challenges us to reconsider our perceptions and expectations surrounding sex, encouraging a healthier and more conscious approach to our desires and sexual behaviours. With de Botton's insightful analysis, readers find consolation and a deeper understanding of the dilemmas that come with our sexual lives.

This enriching narrative is part of The School of Life series, which offers inspirational guides to help navigate various facets of modern life. Other insightful titles in this series include:

• How to Stay Sane by Philippa Perry
• How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric
• How to Worry Less About Money by John Armstrong
• How to Change the World by John-Paul Flintoff
• How to Thrive in the Digital Age by Tom Chatfield

Together, these books form a library of thought-provoking works aimed at improving different aspects of our everyday lives. Alain de Botton's How to Think More About Sex offers not just a deeper understanding of our own intimate lives, but also a compassionate framework to better navigate the often turbulent seas of modern sexuality.