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The Sensual Self: Explorations of Love, Sex & Romance

The Sensual Self: Explorations of Love, Sex & Romance

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Embark on a bold and unfiltered journey through the realms of intimacy with The Sensual Self: Explorations of Love, Sex & Romance by Shobhaa Dé, India's celebrated author and social commentator. In this fearless non-fiction work, Dé delves into the complexities of sensuality, love, and desire, offering candid insights and practical advice for embracing one's sensual identity at every stage of life.

Author: Shobhaa Dé 
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Aleph Book Company
Publication date: October 7, 2025
Pages: 232
Language: English
ISBN: 978-9365234541

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About the Book

In this provocative and compelling book, bestselling author Shobhaa Dé asks you to ditch the rulebook and ‘abandon good sense’ when it comes to owning your sensuality. It doesn’t matter if you’re twenty or seventy, sensuality has no expiry date. Whether you’re nursing a heartbreak or rejection, dissatisfied with sex in marriage, or are anxious about your waning libido—Dé has got you covered.

Part manifesto, part guide,The Sensual Self is a fearless exploration of sensuality, love, and desire across every age and stage of life. Bold and unfiltered,The Sensual Self shows how you can embrace your (im)perfect curves, take charge of your sensuality, reclaim your desires, and live, love, and lust, on your own terms.

Embark on a bold and unfiltered journey through the realms of intimacy with The Sensual Self: Explorations of Love, Sex & Romance by Shobhaa Dé, India's celebrated author and social commentator. In this fearless non-fiction work, Dé delves into the complexities of sensuality, love, and desire, offering candid insights and practical advice for embracing one's sensual identity at every stage of life.

The Sensual Self challenges societal norms and encourages readers to reclaim their sensuality unapologetically. Drawing from personal experiences and keen observations, Dé addresses topics such as navigating heartbreak, understanding the nuances of modern relationships, and embracing one's desires without shame. Her empowering narrative resonates with individuals seeking to understand and celebrate their sensual selves in a world that often stigmatizes such expressions.

Whether you're exploring the intricacies of love and intimacy or seeking guidance on personal growth, The Sensual Self serves as a compelling companion on your journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.

About the Author

Shobhaa Dé is a celebrated author, journalist, columnist, and social commentator. She has more than twenty bestselling books to her name. Her works have been extensively translated into a variety of languages, including French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.

Shobhaa Dé is an Indian columnist and novelist. She graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai with a degree in psychology. After making her name as a model, she began a career in journalism in 1970, during the course of which she founded and edited three magazines – Stardust, Society, and Celebrity.

In the 1980s, she contributed to the Sunday magazine section of the Times of India. In her columns, she used to explore the socialite life in Bombay lifestyles of the celebrities. At present, she is a freelance writer and columnist for several newspapers and magazines. Dé is married to Dilip Dé, her second husband and they have six children from their first marriages. She lives in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.

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