Arousal, Answered

Unlock the Science of Desire-Your Path to Authentic Pleasure Starts Here
Our culture is obsessed with sex-but beneath the glossy headlines and quick fixes, countless people are quietly struggling with disappointment, anxiety, and shame around intimacy. Arousal, Answered offers a radically different approach: one that begins with compassion, science, and the truth that there is no one-size-fits-all formula for desire.
Drawing on trauma-informed neuroscience, cutting-edge sexual science, and nearly two decades of clinical expertise, Kayna Cassard, MA, LMFT, introduces the Arousal Architecture(TM), a groundbreaking model that helps you understand your unique pathways to pleasure. Through five dimensions-Sexual Stimulation, Embodied Experiences, Mental Headspace, Energetic Connection, and Erotic Exploration-Cassard provides a personalized roadmap to unlock authentic arousal and liberate your sex life from outdated norms.
This isn't another book about becoming a sexual god/goddess or chasing unrealistic ideals. Instead, Cassard offers practical tools, exercises, and communication strategies to overcome sexual anxieties, heal from painful experiences, and build confidence in your intimate relationships. With an inclusive lens that honors gender diversity, non-monogamy, kink, and the impact of oppression on sexual wellness, you will be empowered to rewrite their sexual narratives-without shame, fear, or pressure.
Whether you're seeking to reignite desire, deepen connection, or simply understand yourself better, this book is your invitation to a new era of sexual well-being: one that is expansive, empowering, and deeply personal.

Kayna Cassard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sex therapist, and founder-CEO of Sex, Answered(TM). She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband. Learn more at www.cassardcenter.com.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1. Foundational Necessities: Somatic Practices, Mindfulness, and Growth Mindset
Chapter 1. Science of Change: Neuroscience for Lifelong Sexual Transformation
Chapter 2. Somatics and Sex: Using Your Body to Work for You, Not Against You
Chapter 3. Sexual Mindfulness: A Mindful Practice Will Make Better Sex Easier
Chapter 4. Pleasure Mindset: Harnessing the Power of Mindset Work for Sexual Wellness
Part 2. Let's Get Geeky: The Science of Your Arousal Potential
Chapter 5. Your Brain: Paving Pathways for Arousal and Pleasure
Chapter 6: Your Body: Building Confidence with Sexual Anatomy and Pleasure Science
Chapter 7. Your Energy: Developing Holistic Sexual Wellness
Part 3. The Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 8. Arousal Architecture TM: The Framework for Your Unique Arousal System
Chapter 9. The Sexual Stimulation Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 10. The Embodied Experience Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 11. The Mental Headspace Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 12. The Energetic Connection Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 13. The Erotic Exploration Dimension of the Arousal Architecture TM
Chapter 14. Arousal Architecture TM Design and Exploration Examples
Part 4. Implementation and Application: Practical Suggestions for Even the Busiest Schedules
Chapter 15. Everyday Integration: How to Use Your New Transformational System in Daily Life
Chapter 16. Dating and Partnered Folks: How to Talk About Sex More Effectively
Chapter 17. Afterword and Additional Resources