Sex In Recovery

Healthy sexuality within the context of recovery is rarely discussed openly, in part because the broader culture limits the space needed to name our experiences in an open, honest way. Matesa gives us that space by bringing the language of recovery to this more hidden part of our healing, allowing us to truly put these principles into practice in all our affairs.

Sexuality within the context of recovery is rarely discussed openly, in part because our broader culture can keep us from sharing our true experiences. For some, the prospect of sober sex feels like uncharted territory - in the past, we rarely had sex without first sedating ourselves with drugs and alcohol. What does it mean to have an intimate relationship when you are sober? Exploring that question deepens our recovery journey.

With this groundbreaking work, Jennifer Matesa reveals the challenges real people face when they begin to take their clothes off-without drinking or using to do so. Offering readers an encounter between the covers, Matesa blends first-hand stories courageously shared by various members of the recovery community, insights from experts, and her own perspectives. The result is a book that creates space for a vital, new dialogue about sexuality and intimacy. When we find a common language for this more hidden aspect of our healing, we can truly put these principles into practice in all our affairs.