Books like Mating in Captivity

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel reads as insightful, provocative. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Erotic Mind

Jack Morin · 1995

Both explore sexuality & desire

78% genome match

The state of affairs

Esther Perel · 2017

Both explore relationships & desire

79% genome match

Attached

Amir Levine · 2010

Both explore relationships & intimacy

66% genome match

Come as you are

Emily Nagoski · 2015

Both explore sexuality & relationships

67% genome match

Getting the love you want

Harville Hendrix · 1988

Both explore relationships & marriage

63% genome match

The seven principles for making marriage work

John Mordechai Gottman · 1999

Both explore relationships & marriage

61% genome match

Hold Me Tight

Sue Johnson · 2008

Both explore relationships

61% genome match

The joy of sex

Alex Comfort · 1972

Both explore sexuality & intimacy

67% genome match

How to make love to a woman

Michael Morgenstern · 1982

Both explore sexuality & intimacy

61% genome match

The Sexual Healing Journey

Wendy Maltz · 1991

Both explore intimacy

58% genome match

Position of the day

Emma Taylor · 2003

Both explore intimacy & relationships

53% genome match

Erotic fantasies

Phyllis Kronhausen · 1970

Both explore sexuality & desire

71% genome match