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Description
Our culture is (not so) secretly obsessed with sex. People are aching for information to address the hidden worries they are carrying as a burden every day. In a world where most intimacy courses, books, and professionals focus on "unleashing sexual power" or "becoming sexual god/desses," this book caters to individuals who yearn for a starting point and a safe space to address and understand their sexual difficulties without overwhelming expectations. It provides the bridge from poor sexual health education to sexual empowerment from a credible source.
Based on personal and clinical experience, the author understands that deep down, people desire an end to the disappointment they often associate with their sexual experiences. Their true yearning is for accessible solutions that enhance intimacy, build confidence, and foster genuine connections on the most fundamental levels.
Above all, readers of this book are seeking the reassuring knowledge that they are not inherently "broken" when it comes to sex.
In this groundbreaking sex and intimacy book, readers embark on a transformative journey that challenges the one-size-fits-all view of sexual arousal. Drawing on extensive research, trauma-informed neuroscience, and clinical expertise, Kayna Cassard, MA, LMFT, introduces a revolutionary model to navigate the complexity of sexual arousal and desire.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1. Foundational Necessities: Somatic Practices, Mindfulness, and Growth Mindset
Chapter 1. Science of Change: Neuroscience for Lifelong Sexual Transformation
Chapter 2. Somatics and Sex: Using Your Body to Work for You, Not Against You
Chapter 3. Sexual Mindfulness: A Mindful Practice Will Make Better Sex Easier
Chapter 4. Pleasure Mindset: Harnessing the Power of Mindset Work for Sexual Wellness
Part 2. Let's Get Geeky: The Science of Your Arousal Potential
Chapter 5. Your Brain: Paving Pathways for Arousal and Pleasure
Chapter 6: Your Body: Building Confidence with Sexual Anatomy and Pleasure Science
Chapter 7. Your Energy: Developing Holistic Sexual Wellness
Part 3. The Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 8. Arousal Architecture TM: The Framework for Your Unique Arousal System
Chapter 9. The Sexual Stimulation Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 10. The Embodied Experience Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 11. The Mental Headspace Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 12. The Energetic Connection Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 13. The Erotic Exploration Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 14. Arousal Architecture TM Design and Exploration Examples
Part 4. Implementation and Application: Practical Suggestions for Even the Busiest Schedules
Chapter 15. Everyday Integration: How to Use Your New Transformational System in Daily Life
Chapter 16. Dating and Partnered Folks: How to Talk About Sex More Effectively
Chapter 17. Afterword and Additional Resources
Product details
| Published | 22 Jan 2026 |
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| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 272 |
| ISBN | 9798765160817 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 10 Tables |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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Arousal, Answered is a powerful, much-needed book that dismantles harmful myths about desire and centers pleasure as a right, not a luxury. With compassion and science, Kayna Cassard offers a groundbreaking framework to help readers embrace their unique arousal needs and communicate them with clarity, confidence, and joy.
Laurie Mintz, Ph.D, Author of A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex & Becoming Cliterate
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I've collaborated with Kayna since 2015 and witnessed her help countless patients rediscover pleasure after pelvic pain. Arousal Answered bridges neuroscience, somatics, and mindful embodiment with compassion and scientific rigor. This book isn't just about better sex-it's about reclaiming pleasure as an essential part of health, healing, and wholeness.
Stephanie Prendergast, MP, Co-Founder, Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center, Former President, International Pelvic Pain Society & Faculty, International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health
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Kayna Cassard combines science, heart, story and practical tools in an informed and enlightened read. This is a book that expert and lay person alike are bound to return to over and over again. What a gift.
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, Author of Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish As You Age
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There's so much to learn - and unlearn - about sex, pleasure, and our bodies, and Arousal, Answered offers tangible and accessible tools that support readers along the way. Whether you're just starting your journey or are well on your way, this book should absolutely be included in your 'must read' stack.
Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE, Sex & Relationship Educator & Author of Speaking from the Heart: 18 Languages for Modern Love
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Arousal, Answered is a powerful reminder that pleasure belongs to all of us, in every body and every story. Kayna Cassard offers an empowering, inclusive framework that helps readers release shame, embrace their unique arousal, and claim intimacy as an act of self-trust.
Elle Chase, CSE, Author of Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower Your Sex Life
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In Arousal, Answered, Kayna Cassard offers a nuanced, practical way to understand desire. Her Arousal Architecture® model reveals how body, mind, and energy interact: sometimes harmoniously, sometimes not. Rather than chasing a “normal” libido, she invites curiosity, reconnection, and a more authentic relationship with ourselves.
Ashley Manta, ABS, Award-Winning Certified Sexologist, Creator of CannaSexual, & Author of The CBD Solution: Sex

























