Maryann Karinch

About

Maryann Karinch is the author of 31 commercially published books, most of which are about human health and behavior. Of those books, nine were co-authored nine with doctors and therapists. Her books include Mature Sexual Intimacy (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019), Sex and Cancer: Intimacy, Love, and Romance after Diagnosis and Treatment (co-author Saketh Guntupalli, MD, Rowman & Littlefield, 2017), The Art of Body Talk (co-author Gregory Hartley, Red Wheel/Weiser, 2017), Forging Healthy Connections (co-author Trevor Crow, LMFT, New Horizon Press, 2013), The Wandering Mind (co-author John A. Biever, MD, Rowman & Littlefield, 2012), and Empowering Underachievers: New Strategies to Guide Kids (8-18) to Personal Excellence (co-author Dr. Peter Spevak, New Horizon Press, 2000 and 2006).

Books by Maryann Karinch

Recent Posts

A Sensual Love Letter Can Be a Hope Letter

Write love letters (or texts) to your partner that project possibilities, as well as what you already enjoy together, your common goals, and the joy of your connection.

How Pelvic Floor Health Affects Intimacy

Painful sex has several major causes. One of them can result from illness or general deconditioning. You can discreetly address one of the causes through an exercise.

How the Fear of Death Can Impact Intimacy

How does a young mother overcome an 8 percent chance of living to raise her newborn son and sustain the health of her marriage?

How and Why You Can Enjoy Golden Dating

Whether you like or hate "The Golden Bachelor," it’s hard not to empathize with the people over age 60 who are looking for a sexual spark and not “just” companionship.

The Geometry of Your Sex Drive

Different parts of your brain have to want sex if you want full enjoyment. You need the wild animal part as well as the thinking parts for the best outcome.

Boost Your 'Happy Hormones' to Fight Sadness and Anxiety

Are you sad or anxious and don't feel like having sex? The happy hormones stimulated by sex help to lift your spirits.

The Value of Direct Communication About Sex

Do you wish you could tell your partner what would improve your sex life? A bit of dialogue coaching might nudge you toward a good outcome.

How Disabling Challenges Can Enhance a Couple's Sex Life

The sudden acquisition of a catheter, stoma bag, or other medical device can interfere with sex. But embracing the difference—and even having some fun with it—can help couples keep intimacy alive.

Red Alerts for Narcissistic Lovers

Do you wonder if the person you love is a narcissist? Here are red flags from an expert and a survivor.

Sex After Your Partner Dies

Mourning the loss of sexual intimacy when your partner dies is called sexual bereavement, and it's a normal experience.