
About this Event
Join us for the launch of From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess—the debut memoir of New York–based therapist Alisa Kriegel that explores relationships, sex, pleasure, and desire—which includes a special "Ask the Sex Therapist" Q&A.
Alisa Kriegel will be joined by writer and cartoonist Ted Rall for a reading, discussion, (anonymous) "Ask the Sex Therapist" Q&A, and signing.
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About the book
Is it ever too late to connect to the sexual part of yourself? At forty-eight years old, after her husband announced he had fallen in love with a man, Alisa Kriegel was determined to finally figure out this essential part of herself. As a psychologist, she had the tools to help others; now, it was time to help herself.
Alisa’s bold and vulnerable story told with honesty and humor, shows us that it’s possible to have a sexual awakening—and to experience the thrill of feeling desired—at any age. Letting go of decades of shame and giving herself permission for pleasure was just the beginning of jumping into a series of adventures in online dating, sex, and romance. From sex clubs in New York City to a canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness, this memoir offers readers an insight-filled journey into one woman’s mid-life discoveries about sex, love, and relationships—and a behind-the-scenes, in-depth analysis of women’s sexuality.
Advanced Praise for From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess
“A bold and audacious memoir that takes us behind the curtain of a psychotherapist. And what’s there is a story that’s authentic, vulnerable, relatable and ultimately filled with both the joy and pain of what it means to be sexually alive.”—Ian Kerner, sex therapist and New York Times best-selling author of She Comes First
“In From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess: A Memoir, psychologist Alisa Kriegel, PhD, offers a compelling and unflinchingly honest account of her personal and professional transformation. Confronting the emotional and physical realities of a sexless marriage, Kriegel turns inward, applying clinical insight to navigate a journey of rediscovery, empowerment, and sexual awakening. With intellectual rigor and emotional depth, she explores the intersections of identity, desire, and self-actualization. This memoir is a powerful testament to resilience, personal growth, and the importance of embracing one’s whole self—body, mind, and spirit.” —Jessica Fahey, Manhattan Book Review
About the author
Alisa Kriegel is a psychologist with a thriving private practice in New York City working with adults and couples. She is on a mission to give people permission to seek pleasure and believes everyone deserves to experience incredible, mind-blowing sex. This is her first memoir. Her podcast, Let’s Talk About Sex, Really, is on all platforms. She lives in New York, NY.
About Ted Rall
Ted Rall is a syndicated editorial cartoonist, journalist, radio host, and author with over twenty books. His work has appeared in the Village Voice, the New York Times, LA Times, and numerous publications over his 35+ year career. His graphic novel-style biography of Bernie Sanders, Bernie, was a national best seller (2020, Seven Stories Press). His autobiographical graphic novel, The Year of Loving Dangerously (NBM Publishing), is the story of his experience with the commodification of sex and the questioning of pleasure and his values in the process.
Event Venue
Lofty Pigeon Books, Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA, United States
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