Books & Puzzles

Books about sex and intimacy have a way of opening conversations that are hard to start from scratch. Whether it's an educational guide that teaches something new, a position book that sparks ideas, a quiz book that reveals preferences, or a cheeky coffee table book that gets guests talking, the written word still has its place in the bedroom and beyond.

The range includes educational guides covering technique, anatomy, and communication. Position books with illustrated suggestions. Quiz and question books designed for couples to answer together. Puzzle books with an adult twist. And novelty books that work as conversation starters, gifts, and general entertainment. Some are genuinely informative. Others are purely for fun. Most sit somewhere between the two.

Educational books are best read together and discussed. Position books work as a pick-and-try activity where you flip to a page and give it a go. Quiz books are perfect for a glass of wine and an honest conversation. Novelty books make great gifts, especially for hen parties, birthdays, and Valentine's Day. Leave a cheeky book on the coffee table and see who picks it up first.

Keep them dry. That's about it. Store on a shelf, in a drawer, or on the bedside table. If discretion matters, a plain cover or strategic shelf placement works.

Reading about sex and intimacy normalises conversation about it. Many couples find it easier to discuss what they've read in a book than to raise topics cold. A guide that suggests something new gives you both a starting point that doesn't feel like one person is making a demand. It's "shall we try this thing from the book?" rather than "I want to try this." The book does the awkward work for you.

Match the book to your relationship stage. New couples benefit from question books that help them learn about each other's preferences. Established couples get more from technique guides and position books that introduce new ideas. For gifts, novelty books and cheeky quiz books land well because they're light-hearted and pressure-free.

With books, content quality matters more than production quality. A well-written paperback guide is more useful than a beautifully bound book with thin content. Read the description and check what's actually inside before buying. For gifts where presentation matters, hardback and illustrated editions look more impressive.