Available Now: This is Supposed to be Fun

How to Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between

A certified clinical sexologist’s radically inclusive guide to sex and dating. 

Swipe. Match. Get ghosted. Repeat. Modern dating can quickly start to feel like an overwhelming slog. It’s easy to forget the point of it all: this is supposed to be fun. Enter professional sex and dating coach Myisha Battle. Drawing on an engaging and diverse collection of client stories, This Is Supposed to Be Fun is a uniquely inclusive, sex-positive guide to help you skip past the games and get what you really want out of dating and relationships—no matter what that may be. Whether you’re trying to create the perfectly imperfect dating profile, stay true to your authentic self on dates, match with people interested in kink, or break up with compassion, Battle’s friendly, proven advice is indispensable. This Is Supposed to Be Fun will help make the world of dating and relationships more enjoyable (and bearable!) for everyone. 

Order This Is Supposed to be Fun from your favorite independent bookstore or these major retailers:

  • "A long overdue book on modern dating."

    Charyl, reader on Amazon

  • "This is the first book about love and dating I’ve ever read that made me feel seen, made me feel like I could be myself, and made me genuinely excited to date! Highly recommend, it has changed the game for me."

    Ethel, reader on GoodReads

  • "A much needed commentary and guide to modern dating! Relatable, informative and fun to read, I definitely felt seen and also came out a lot more knowledge and confidence in the dating world. Loved this book, I would highly recommend!"

    Sarah, reader on GoodReads

  • "This is supposed to be fun, right? Myisha does a great job breaking down dating, sex, communication and more. The book is very inclusive to all relationship structures and gender identities too."

    Justin, reader on GoodReads

  • "This is not a typical read for this 50 something grandmother, but I can’t say enough good things about this book. It is well written, insightful and educational. There is something for everyone in this gem, so don’t pass on this read thinking there’s nothing in it for you. You won’t regret this one."

    Sara, reader on GoodReads

What to Expect from “This Is Supposed to Be Fun”

A sneak peek into what makes this book a game changer for navigating modern dating and relationships.

  • “Know Thyself” - How to create dating goals so you can get what you want 

  • “Do No Harm” - How to turn online matches into in-person dates and access compatibility so everyone wins 

  • “Leave it Better Than You Found It” - How to gracefully move on from a match that isn’t working – or settle into a relationship offline. 

  • Exercises and questions throughout the book – help you approach dating intentionally, asking you questions like “How personal do you want to get with someone you haven’t met yet in person?” 

  • How to craft a successful profile on dating apps or online 

  • How to avoid dating burnout 

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Order This Is Supposed to be Fun from your favorite independent bookstore or these major retailers: