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The Intimacy Experiment is a contemporary romance novel written by Rosie Danan and published in 2021. The plot centers on Naomi Grant, a former adult film star, and Ethan Cohen, an unconventional rabbi, who partner to teach a seminar on intimacy and relationships at his synagogue. The standalone novel explores themes of modern romance, faith, and acceptance, appealing to readers who enjoy slow-burn relationships and diverse character pairings. It is a companion book to Danan's previous novel, The Roommate.
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What is The Intimacy Experiment about?
Rosie Danan's 2021 romance follows Naomi Grant, a former adult-film star and sex educator, and Ethan Cohen, an unconventional rabbi. They work together on a relationship and intimacy seminar at his struggling synagogue. [Kirkus Reviews](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rosie-danan/the-intimacy-experiment-danan/)
What does Naomi Grant teach in The Intimacy Experiment?
Naomi brings sex-positive education and practical relationship knowledge to the synagogue's proposed seminar. Ethan asks her to help teach an eight-week course after meeting her at a professional conference. [Kirkus Reviews](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rosie-danan/the-intimacy-experiment-danan/)
Is The Intimacy Experiment a sequel to The Roommate?
Yes. It is the follow-up to Danan's 2020 debut novel The Roommate and was published in 2021. The books share the Shameless romance world, but The Intimacy Experiment centers on Naomi and Ethan rather than the first book's couple. [Penguin Random House](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623480/the-intimacy-experiment-by-rosie-danan/)
What is the Shameless platform in The Intimacy Experiment?
Shameless is the web platform Naomi co-runs to provide instructional material about healthier sex lives. Her professional work gives the synagogue seminar its unusual mix of sex education, faith, community building, and romance. [Kirkus Reviews](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rosie-danan/the-intimacy-experiment-danan/)
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