Women's anatomy of arousal : secret maps to buried pleasure

392 Pages·2010·7.26 MB·English

by  Winston

About The Center for the Intimate Arts SHERI WINSTON’S CENTER FOR
THE INTIMATE ARTS is dedicated to providing empowering, enriching and
entertaining erotic education.
We envision a world where sex is understood, honored and free from shame,
where our bodies’ ecstatic potential is explored and celebrated, and relationships
are based on integrity, compassion and love.
The Center offers a curriculum of over 45 intimate arts classes, all of which
are available as in-person classes and workshops, offered throughout the United
States and beyond. Online classes will be available starting in 2010.
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©2010 Sheri Winston / Mango Garden Press
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ISBN: 978-0578-033952

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Testimonials

Discover Why Sex Experts Are Saying:

“What I especially love about Women’s Anatomy of Arousal is that it’s fun,
funny and packed with fabulous information. Guaranteed to inspire and enhance
your love life! The book has a fantastic collection of illustrations, the likes of
which I have not seen before. Sheri Winston is a delightful and creative sex
educator.”
ANNIE SPRINKLE, PH.D.—Sex-ecologist, Artist, Author, Dr. Sprinkle’s
Spectacular Sex
“I am a sex educator and author and I couldn’t believe all the information
that I learned from this book. Sheri Winston is a very talented genius. If you
really want to know how to arouse a woman, then I highly recommend this book.
If you are a woman, plain and simple then you should buy this book right now—
there’s a whole world of pleasure yet to discover and this book provides the
keys!”
JAIYA—New World Sex Education, Author, Red Hot Touch—A Head-to-Toe
Handbook for Mind Blowing Orgasms
“Winston is an amazing, articulate, accessible teacher. Her book takes you on
a joyous and illuminating journey into empowerment and ecstatic awareness.”
LASARA FIREFOX ALLEN, MPNLP—Creator of Gratitude Games and
Author, Sexy Witch
“For more than 20 years I have been an ardent student of sexuality, sexual
energy and sexual pleasure. I can say without hesitation and all enthusiasm that
this is THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ ON WOMEN’S SEXUALITY
—bar none. Sheri’s voice comes through on every page—brilliantly,
comfortingly, soothingly, encouragingly, tauntingly, lovingly. Thank you, Sheri,
for your gift to women and the world.”
PAT PARISI—Sex Educator, Sexuality & Relationship Counselor, Retreat
Facilitator, Healer

“Brings our recognition of the depth and subtleties of feminine anatomy out of
the fog and into the 21st Century. This one-of-a-kind revolutionary new book
should be required reading for every woman (and her partner) with a true desire
to take her pleasure to the next level . . . and beyond!”
to take her pleasure to the next level . . . and beyond!”
PATRICIA TAYLOR, PH.D.—Author, Expanded Orgasm and Expand Her
Orgasm Tonight!

“Useful, intelligent sex education requires clear explanations about how
sensual pleasure and procreation are connected. Sheri Winston’s book is a
monumental step in that direction—and a wonderful gift to the world!”
RICHARD ANTON DIAZ—Founder of Sexy Spirits and Taontric Massage

“Winston is one of the most interesting, engaging and unique sex educators
out there. Her work in book form is as riveting as her live workshops. Whether
you’re a man or a woman, you’ll definitely learn something new. I know I did!”
JAMYE WAXMAN, M.ED.—Author, Getting Off: A Woman’s Guide to
Masturbation
“This easy-to-read, enlightening book is like a good novel, a good friend, a
big sister and a knowledgeable, understanding lover rolled into one! It’s packed
with information your health professional could never explain with such ease or
detail.”
CARLYLE JANSEN—Sex educator and founder, Good for Her sexuality
boutique

“Winston has a unique ability to convey information about anatomy and
physiology in playful and accessible terms. Essential reading for women and
those who love them.”
MARK A. MICHAELS and PATRICIA JOHNSON—Authors of The Essence of
Tantric Sexuality and Tantra for Erotic Empowerment Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
FIRST AND FOREMOST, I THANK my love, Carl Frankel. Many authors
acknowledge to their partners that they “couldn’t have done it without you,” but
in this case, it is quite literally true. Without his writing expertise, editing skill,
organizational wizardry and vision of excellence and beauty, this book would
not be what it is. Carl, you are a brilliant wordsmith, an exacting editor and a
wise counselor. Your fortitude and dedication to making this dream a reality
have buoyed me through this arduous birth.
Many contributed to this book’s incarnation. I am immeasurably grateful to
Tilman Reitzle of Oxygen Design. I also thank Cindy Spitzer, Amanda Giles,
Sherry Williams, Val Vadeboncoeur, Constance Angelo, Paul Cohen, Georgia
Dent, Joe Spieler, Deirdre Mullane and Ed Butler.
Over the years, many people have supported the vision of Wholistic Sexuality.
I am deeply grateful to Alisa Starkweather, Carlyle Jansen, Ceara Foley, Corrina
Woods, Emily Ruff, Kiana Love, Michael Tiner, Richard Anton Diaz, Viktoria
Kalenteris and the many others who have hosted classes and sponsored events.
Gratitude goes out to all—space constraints don’t allow me to thank each of you,
but your generosity and support are much appreciated.
I am deeply grateful for the support and love of my friends: Alexandra, Ann,
Arlene, Ben, Brent, Carla, Carol, Dana, Dave, Devorah, Diana, Gustavo, Hrana,
Ivan, Jeff, Joe, Julie, Ken, Krysia, Lindya, Liz, Marc, Martha, Michelle, Mikki,
Regena, Rhianna, Rio, Roberta, Ruth, Sara, Sil, Tara, Teeni, and Wendy.
I thank my many teachers and mentors in the healing and birthing arts,
including every woman who birthed with me or came to me for care, for helping
me learn what’s true and see the natural wonder of birth. Cory, my son, thank
you for choosing to get born to me! Thanks to my family for your love! Yummy
juicy thanks to my intimate partners—deliciously sexy, brilliant and devoted
learners of the erotic and relationship arts. Special appreciation, love and
gratitude to Scott, my “wusband” and learning partner of twenty years. And
special thanks to sweeties Rob, Brian and Gary.
If I’ve neglected to mention anyone else who contributed directly to the book
or to my wonderful life, please accept my apologies. It reflects a failure of
memory, not a lack of appreciation.
Finally, I again want to thank my life partner and beloved consort, Carl. While
this book would not be what it is without you, more importantly, my life would
not be what it is without you. Beloved, I am so glad, so very glad that you have
come.
THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED to the bold and the brave who take the risk of
questioning the status quo; to the pioneers and visionaries who see beyond the
scrim; and to the adventurers who explore the edges, seek treasure and bring
back riches for our enlightenment.
Table of Contents

Section One
Maps, Models and Mistakes
ONE: Sex, Sex, Sex—It’s All About Sex
TWO: A Tale of Cultural Confusion
THREE: A Wholistic Sexuality Primer
FOUR: The Red-Hot Dance of Yin and Yang
Section Two
Journey to the Origin of the World
FIVE: Welcome to the Yoniverse
SIX: An Erector Set of Her Own
SEVEN: The Inner Sanctums
EIGHT: Circuits and Cycles, Conduits and Connections
Section Three
Becoming an Erotic Virtuoso
NINE: Head Games and Heart-Ons
TEN: Coming to Your Senses
ELEVEN: Energy Magic and Smart Slut Tricks
TWELVE: The Easy Girl’s Guide to Making It Easy for Guys
Notes
Bibliography
End Notes
JEAN AUGUSTE DOMINIQUE INGRES—Venus Anadyomene

A Woman Waits for Me
(excerpt)
BY WALT WHITMAN

A woman waits for me,
she contains all, nothing is lacking,
Yet all were lacking if sex were lacking,
or if the moisture of the right man were lacking.

Sex contains all, bodies, souls,
meanings, proofs, purities,
delicacies, results, promulgations,
songs, commands, health, pride,
the maternal mystery, the seminal milk,
all hopes, benefactions, bestowals,
all the passions, loves, beauties, delights of the earth,
all the governments, judges, gods,
follow’d persons of the earth,
These are contain’d in sex as parts of itself
and justifications of itself.
Without shame the man I like knows and avows
the deliciousness of his sex,
Without shame the woman I like
knows and avows hers.