It was sex that made Bettina Arndt famous
As one of Australia's first sex therapists, Bettina spent her early career writing about sex and talking on television and radio. She went on to become a leading social commentator through her writing and work on government advisory committees. Read Bettina's articles.
Her international best-seller, The Sex Diaries, uncovered the night-time drama played out in bedrooms everywhere - she dreads the hand creeping over, he spends his life grovelling for sex. The Sex Diaries was based on fascinating research involving 98 couples writing diaries about how they negotiate their sex supply. Read introduction.
Her latest book, What Men Want – in bed was also based on diaries, with 150 men writing about why sex matters so much to them. Their painfully honest, confronting, often hilarious stories explain their quest for sexual adventure, their secret delights, the thrill of giving pleasure, why some men turn to pornography and men's delight in the Viagra revolution. With every second man over fifty dealing with erection problems, Bettina offers advice on the new treatments giving men a new lease of sexual life. Read Introduction. Both books are available in all good bookshops and as ebooks.
Bettina is all set for another big year of speaking events, following her many exciting engagements last year. See her talk at the Happiness Conference with the Dalai Lama.
She already has talks planned for 2012 across the country – all public talks will be listed on this website. You can soon attend events at: The Hunter Valley; Perth; Sunshine Coast; Albury and Sydney. If you would like to have her speak in your area, there's an exciting new opportunity now available. Bettina is now putting on her own events – having started late last year with a great girls' night out, the funniest and sexiest Christmas party that Mittagong has ever seen. If you would like something similar in your neighbourhood, all you need is a large venue, an interested community and a good network to get things rolling – and Bettina and her friends will do the rest. Contact Bettina.
See Bettina's exciting new project – as a dating adviser on Wendy Harmer's hoopla.com.au.