Reviews
"Barbara's work is essential reading for anyone who wants to lead an ecstatic life, and indeed for anyone who wishes only to live a happier one." -- Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson , authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality and Tantra for Erotic Empowerment, "Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans folks, and queers have been gathering under an ever-increasing and unwieldy alphabet moniker. Finally--thanks to Barbara Carrellas's new book--there's one letter that includes all of us and more. All sex and gender positive people can claim E for ecstatic!" -- Kate Bornstein, author of A Queer and Pleasant Danger, "This book is essential reading for anybody trying to attain new levels of intimacy and intensity, not only in their sex lives but in their lives as a whole." -- Janet W. Hardy, co-author of Radical Ecstasy and The Ethical Slut, "In 1990, when Barbara appeared in my first Bodysex Workshop video, I had no idea she would go on to become a sexual pioneer in her own right. In Ecstasy Is Necessary, readers will find important, unexpected doorways to undreamed-of sexual pleasure." - Betty Dodson, Ph.D., author of Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving, "If you long for connection to sacred joy, to the extraordinary, and to the healing power of full aliveness, then you'll love this book." -- Cheryl Richardson , author of You Can Create an Exceptional Life, "One of THE most brilliant books written on sex and relationships." -- Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Intuitive Advisor, "The exact book we need for these troubled, and troubling, times. Cultivating ecstasy as a spiritual practice, far from being selfish or shallow, allows us to live more fully in the world, with energy and love to spare, and share. More, please!" -- Nina Hartley, author of Nina Hartley's Guide to Total Sex, " Ecstasy Is Necessary is destined to be a classic. Simply reading it is an ecstatic experience." - Denise Linn, author of Secrets and Mysteries: The Glory and Pleasure of Being a Woman, "Barbara Carrellas is a true visionary. This book will give you the tools to create a bolder, more authentic, and satisfying sex life, but it goes much deeper: it's a road map for living a fuller, more conscious, and joyful life." --Tristan Taormino, author of Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, "Barbara's grounded, open-hearted, and respectful approach leads you to discover your own personal ecstasy. This is an important book!" - Jean Haner , author of The Wisdom of Your Face, "Barbara's grounded, open-hearted, and respectful approach leads you to discover your own personal ecstasy. This is an important book!" -- Jean Haner , author of The Wisdom of Your Face, "Barbara's work is essential reading for anyone who wants to lead an ecstatic life, and indeed for anyone who wishes only to live a happier one." - Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson , authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality and Tantra for Erotic Empowerment, "This informative, fun, irreverent book was a joy to read." - Judith Orloff M.D., author of Positive Energy, "If you long for connection to sacred joy, to the extraordinary, and to the healing power of full aliveness, then you'll love this book." - Cheryl Richardson , author of You Can Create an Exceptional Life, "This informative, fun, irreverent book was a joy to read." -- Judith Orloff M.D., author of Positive Energy, "Barbara Carrellas has given us a beautifully adventurous and useful work; be prepared to journey in delight just reading this lovely book." - Dossie Easton, marriage and family therapist, co-author with Janet Hardy of Radical Ecstasy and The Ethical Slut, "The exact book we need for these troubled, and troubling, times. Cultivating ecstasy as a spiritual practice, far from being selfish or shallow, allows us to live more fully in the world, with energy and love to spare, and share. More, please!" - Nina Hartley, author of Nina Hartley's Guide to Total Sex, "This book is essential reading for anybody trying to attain new levels of intimacy and intensity, not only in their sex lives but in their lives as a whole." - Janet W. Hardy, co-author of Radical Ecstasy and The Ethical Slut, "Barbara Carrellas has given us a beautifully adventurous and useful work; be prepared to journey in delight just reading this lovely book." -- Dossie Easton, marriage and family therapist, co-author with Janet Hardy of Radical Ecstasy and The Ethical Slut, "One of THE most brilliant books written on sex and relationships." - Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Intuitive Advisor, "Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans folks, and queers have been gathering under an ever-increasing and unwieldy alphabet moniker. Finally-thanks to Barbara Carrellas's new book-there's one letter that includes all of us and more. All sex and gender positive people can claim E for ecstatic!" - Kate Bornstein, author of A Queer and Pleasant Danger, " Ecstasy Is Necessary is destined to be a classic. Simply reading it is an ecstatic experience." -- Denise Linn, author of Secrets and Mysteries: The Glory and Pleasure of Being a Woman, "Barbara Carrellas is a true visionary. This book will give you the tools to create a bolder, more authentic, and satisfying sex life, but it goes much deeper: it's a road map for living a fuller, more conscious, and joyful life." -Tristan Taormino, author of Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, "In 1990, when Barbara appeared in my first Bodysex Workshop video, I had no idea she would go on to become a sexual pioneer in her own right. In Ecstasy Is Necessary, readers will find important, unexpected doorways to undreamed-of sexual pleasure." -- Betty Dodson, Ph.D., author of Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving, "Barbara Carrellas is a brilliant writer. To Barbara, being sexual is as normal and comfortable as breathing, and she would like all of us to feel this way." - Louise Hay, "Barbara Carrellas is a brilliant writer. To Barbara, being sexual is as normal and comfortable as breathing, and she would like all of us to feel this way." -- Louise Hay
