Come As You Are Workbook

The Come As You Are Workbook serves as a practical companion to Emily Nagoski's book about female sexuality and pleasure. Through exercises, worksheets, and guided activities, readers can apply the science-based concepts from the original text to their own lives. This workbook breaks down complex topics like arousal, desire, and orgasm into actionable steps and self-reflection prompts. The material includes body mapping exercises, stress management techniques, and methods for identifying personal patterns and triggers. Readers work at their own pace through modules on anatomy, relationships, emotion processing, and sexual response. The format allows for private exploration while providing structure and evidence-based guidance. At its core, this workbook represents a systematic approach to understanding and embracing individual sexuality without judgment. The emphasis on self-knowledge and acceptance creates a foundation for readers to develop confidence in their unique experiences.

Readers say this workbook helps them apply concepts from the original "Come As You Are" book through exercises and reflection prompts. Many note it works best when used alongside the main book rather than standalone. Readers appreciate: - Clear journaling prompts and worksheets - Focus on practical application - Space for writing responses - Progressive structure building on concepts Common criticisms: - Too much blank space/padding - Repetitive content from original book - Some find exercises basic or obvious - Price high for amount of content Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (300+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (500+ ratings) From reader reviews: "The exercises helped me identify patterns I hadn't noticed before" - Goodreads reviewer "Expected more unique content beyond the original book" - Amazon reviewer "Good companion but not worth full price - wait for a sale" - Barnes & Noble reviewer "Needed more structured activities vs. open-ended questions" - Goodreads reviewer

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🧠 Emily Nagoski holds a Ph.D. in Health Behavior with a concentration in Human Sexuality from Indiana University, and has served as a sex educator at Smith College. 💫 The companion book "Come As You Are" spent 3 years in development, during which Nagoski interviewed over 1,000 women about their experiences with sexuality and desire. 🔬 The workbook is based on research showing that sexual wellbeing is created by the interactions between the brain, body, and culture—not just biology alone. 💝 Many exercises in the workbook were developed from actual therapeutic techniques used in sex therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction programs. 📚 The concept of "sexual accelerators and brakes" introduced in the book has been adopted by many sex therapists and educators as a fundamental teaching tool for understanding arousal.