ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Janalee Beck is a lifelong learner, author, and champion of personal growth. She holds a Master’s degree from Arizona State University and has worked as an adjunct faculty member, social worker, licensed Legal Document Preparer, and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Through her writing, teaching, and seminars, she has spent decades helping others build stronger relationships and more fulfilling lives.

Her first book, How to Have Multiple Orgasms (Avon Books, 1993), explored women’s capacity for deeper pleasure and became an international success, selling more than 56,000 copies and translated into Spanish and Chinese. Sensible yet empowering, it introduced practical steps for women seeking more satisfaction and intimacy.

In 2023, Janalee released Moving Toward Intimacy: Essential Ingredients for Passion & Pleasure, an eBook guiding couples back to the heart of true intimacy through a mind-body-spirit approach. It challenges the common idea that striving to please your partner is the best path to love—instead, she teaches that intimacy grows from kindness, humor, acceptance, and vulnerability. She is currently developing a companion guided journal for women, with prompts, self-audits, and reflections to encourage deeper self-understanding and connection.

Her other works include Sextastic! Improve Your Love Life in Seven Weeks, a practical guide for rekindling romance later in life, now available on Amazon.

Beyond writing, Janalee finds joy in lifelong learning as a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), exploring culture, history, and literature. She treasures her two adult children, enjoys a committed relationship, and makes her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her passions include traveling, swimming, piano, meditation, playing poker, and time with family.

Q: What inspired you to become an author?
A: I’ve kept journals and diaries all my life. In 1993, after encouragement from a partner who believed I could help others, I published my first book, How to Have Multiple Orgasms. Sharing knowledge and empowering women became my mission.

Q: What do you most enjoy writing about?

A: I love exploring the three dimensions of love: self-love, romantic love, and familial love. Writing energizes me—I often lose track of time when I’m immersed in it.

Q: What qualifies you to write about intimacy and relationships?

A: I’ve spent more than 20 years as a teacher, trainer, and seminar leader. I’ve also conducted hundreds of surveys and workshops, blending research with personal insight to help people navigate love, sexuality, and connection.

Q: How do couples often sabotage intimacy?

A: Anxiety, distraction, and lack of self-awareness are common obstacles. Guilt, fear of rejection, religious shame, or inexperience can also block pleasure. Many people simply haven’t learned to stay present and open to discovery.

Q: What challenges do men and women face, and how can they overcome them?

A: Insecurity, mismatched desires, or lack of confidence can create barriers. Women may avoid certain acts out of discomfort, while men may struggle with performance concerns. Same-sex and LGBTQ+ couples face similar challenges. The key is communication, openness, and celebrating love in all its forms.    

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