From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess: A Memoir
By Alisa Kriegel, PhD
In this fearless and unflinchingly honest memoir, Dr. Alisa Kriegel takes readers on a compelling journey from the emotional and physical realities of a sexless marriage to profound sexual awakening and radical self-acceptance. A powerful testament to rediscovering desire, identity, and embracing your whole self at any stage of life.
Early Readers Review
From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess
“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
“This memoir felt like a breath of fresh air, raw and beautifully honest. I loved how the story explores themes of shame, freedom, and the power of giving yourself permission to want and to be wanted. It’s a reminder that desire does not fade with age, and that intimacy can be reinvented at any stage of life. The mix of personal adventure and thoughtful reflections on women’s sexuality made this memoir feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. The writing style is warm and engaging, inviting readers to not only witness Kriegel’s growth but to reflect on their own relationships with pleasure and connection. It filled me with hope and excitement for what it means to embrace desire beyond society’s expectations. It’s a beautiful celebration of courage, self-love, and the thrilling freedom that comes from truly owning your sexual self.”
“I picked this book up expecting something provocative… But as I started reading, I realized it was something more profound: a raw, unflinching memoir about sexual rediscovery in midlife… Dr. Alisa Kriegel’s story isn’t just about reigniting passion; it’s a coming-of-(middle)-age tale… Her honesty, vulnerability, and eventual transformation into a woman unapologetically embracing desire is refreshingly different… The memoir’s strength lies in its relatability. It’s not a clinical analysis; it’s one woman’s messy, courageous journey… As a conversation starter about aging, marriage, and female desire, it’s a compelling read.”