Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting to Know Sex Magic 5
CHAPTER 1: Sex Magic 101: What It Is (and Isn't) 7
CHAPTER 2: Reviewing Sacred Sex and the History of Sex Magic 17
CHAPTER 3: Uncovering the Fear, Power, and Politics of Pleasure 37

Part 2: Building Your Own Foundation 57
CHAPTER 4: Reclaiming Your Body as Sacred Space: The Human Altar 59
CHAPTER 5: Exploring Candle Magic, Spells, and Ritual Tools 77
CHAPTER 6: Enhancing Desire with Aphrodisiacs and Sacred Adornments 107

Part 3: Practicing Sex Magic 127
CHAPTER 7: Performing Solo Sex Magic: Masturbation as Ritual 129
CHAPTER 8: Engaging in Partnered Rituals 151
CHAPTER 9: Practicing Energy Exchange and Sex Safety 175

Part 4: Deepening Your Work 201
CHAPTER 10: Finding Sex Magic in Art, Culture, and Daily Life 203
CHAPTER 11: Timing It Right: Astrology and Sex Magic 225
CHAPTER 12: Investigating Shadow Work: What Desire Can Reveal 241

Part 5: The Part of Tens 263
CHAPTER 13: Ten Common Mistakes When Performing Sex Magic 265
CHAPTER 14: Ten Simple Rituals to Try Tonight 271

Glossary of Erotic and Occult Terms 277
Index 285