In this groundbreaking book, Wendy Maltz, a leading expert on women's sexuality, and journalist Suzie Boss guide us through the fascinating world of women's sexual fantasies, expanding the boundaries of what we know about female desire. In the Garden of Desirereveals how sexual fantasies, much like dreams, can be seen as gateways to our inner selves. Drawing on insights from sexuality experts, workshop participants, and interviews with more than one hundred women who share their own deliciously original, sensuous, and provocative erotic stories, the authors inspire each of us to take a closer look at our own sexual imaginations and the roles fantasies play in ou lives. In the Garden of Desiretakes women on a journey of passion, pleasure, and self-discovery as it: * Describes women's most common fantasy roles and the powerful yet little understood sensory styles of lovemaking women find most arousing. * Illuminates the diverse functions of sexual fantasies in women's lives, from stimulating orgasm to improving one's self-image. * Helps women to discover their own sexual styles and to evaluate the pros and cons of how particular fantasies operate in their lives. * Offers straightforward advice for when and how to talk about fantasies with one's lover. An unprecedented guide to using the power of the imagination to heighten sexual expression, this intimate exploration will enable every woman to choose her fantasy life more fully, freely, and deliberately, for her own personal pleasure and lasting satisfaction. Enter the fascinating and uncharted territory of women's sexual fantasies: * Our Most Private Thoughts * Describing Our Fantasy Style * Where Sexual Fantasies Come From * How Fantasies Help Us * Recognizing Fantasy Traps * Deep Discoveries * Guided Explorations * Healing and Changing Unwanted Fantasies * Sharing Fantasies with Lovers * Creating Favorite Fantasies