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Sex Lives of Wives — Holly Hollenbeck

“In every generation there is a book which opens a new level of understanding in the sexuality field. In 2006, Sex Lives of Wives is that book. This informal book has the crucially important role of helping women find their own sexual voice, with a special emphasis on playfulness and passion.” says Barry W. McCarthy, Ph.D., a well-known sex expert and author of Rekindling Desire. When Holly Hollenbeck, a former practicing attorney, began to miss the passion that characterized the early stages of her marriage, she shared her concerns with her closest friends, only to find that they had similar experiences. Recognizing that “stalled intimacy affects much more than just the bedroom,” Holly embarked on a mission to discover ways to reclaim the passion and keep it alive. She organized the first Passion Seekers’ support group. She then started a website survey and an online exchange of ideas, and conducted workshops and hundreds of interviews. In an effort to share the countless inspiring stories she heard from women across the country, Sex Lives of Wives: Reigniting the Passion was born.

Exactly what can women do to reignite the passion in their marriages? In Sex Lives of Wives, Hollenbeck tells of the powerful, moving, and sometimes provocative journeys of real women. By sharing her collection of real life stories, anecdotes, and advice, Holly has helped many to avoid the pitfalls and successfully seek and reignite the passion in their relationships, resulting in a profoundly positive effect in their lives as a whole. She covers the full spectrum of possibilities including insight into some of the risky alternate routes that some women take, such as cybersex, swinging, and affairs, and examines the risks involved. From the plentiful tips she uncovered including “Bedroom Date Night” ideas, creative mind play, bedtime stories to tell, fun adventures to take, and more, Hollenbeck found that “Monogamy does not have to mean monotony.” Sex Lives of Wives serves as a series of inspirational and motivational tales and tips that will help any long-term relationship to reignite the passion and keep it alive.

“People have asked me why I decided to write this book and reveal so much about the sex lives of wives. The answer is simple: there are millions and millions of women (and men) in long-term relationships who miss the passion of those early days and wonder what else to try,” Hollenbeck says. Sex Lives of Wives speaks to you as if you were talking with a close friend. It is the real-life version of shows such as Desperate Housewives — a suburban sex guide that demonstrates how to turn passion into a priority. Popular novelist Jo Beverly, says, “The emotional journeys of these women make for an inspiring and fascinating read.” Indeed, the wisdom of the wives in this book offers passion enhancing solutions for any relationship.

—Ellen Assimos

Sex Lives of Wives was featured on The Today Show on Sept. 8 th and is recommended reading by Library Journal and Good Housekeeping. Visit Holly’s website and blog at http://www.passionseekers.com/