false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255873629m/4630124.jpg 4630124 3 <i><p> Why are women biologically driven to find Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome?<br> Can more sex help ensure a safe pregnancy?<br> What effect does pornography have on a man's fertility?<br> </p></i> <p> In this compelling follow-up to the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Survival of the Sickest,</i> Dr. Sharon Moalem takes us on a trip from prehistory to the forefront of cutting-edge medical research, and through a bedroom or two, to tell the story of how human sexuality has developed over time. <i>How Sex Works</i> challenges common perceptions about our bodies and provides astonishing discoveries from the frontiers of science as it traces the transformation of sex across species and through time to its current role in human societies. </p> <p> Find out the answers to such provocative questions as: </p> <p> <ul> <li>Can the birth control pill influence the type of men women are attracted to? </li> <li>What do men and honeybees have in common when it comes to sex? </li> <li>Why do hourglass-shaped women tend to be especially fertile? </li> <li>When are women most likely to cheat? </li> <li>Can twins have different fathers?</li> </p> <p> </ul> </p> <p> From the composition and function of human sex organs to the fascinating biochemistry behind sexual attraction, <i>How Sex Works</i> presents captivating new ideas and surprising answers to questions about contraception, fertility, circumcision, menopause, STDs, homosexuality, orgasms, and more. This is an entertaining, comprehensive exploration of culture, biology, and history that takes us far beyond our common understanding of sex. </p> 4680179 1 2 2009 How Sex Works: Why We Look, Smell, Taste, Feel, and Act the Way We Do total:62|5:10|4:18|3:22|2:10|1:2| 62 210 130 27 2 0 false false Tue May 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu May 14 19:33:03 -0700 2009 Thu May 14 19:34:21 -0700 2009 How Sex Works takes us on a tour of sex – its biological costs and benefits, its anatomy, why we’re attracted to the people we’re attracted to, homosexuality, and the genetic disorders that result in ambiguously sexed individuals. Reading this was like being allowed to smell your favorite foo...more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Jul 06 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jun 26 06:17:16 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 06 06:19:09 -0700 2009
How Sex Works was a First Reads that delving into a foray that I don't typically read. If I was well versed in the science of sex, I may not have been as impressed. ...more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Jul 13 10:40:59 -0700 2009 Fri Jun 26 08:45:44 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 13 10:40:59 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Jul 17 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 15 17:49:46 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 19 11:02:47 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Jul 27 11:52:02 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 27 12:58:49 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 1 false false Tue Aug 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 25 13:28:23 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 25 13:30:54 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Tue Jul 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 20:17:28 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 20:21:45 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sun Sep 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 11 14:36:24 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 20 19:08:00 -0700 2009
The first half of the book was fascinating. Every few sentences an interesting fact would pop up and I'd have an involuntary "Hey! That's cool!" reaction. I found the subject fascinating however the second half of the book didn't have the same feel as the beginning. The qual...more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Sep 28 23:03:20 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 28 23:05:22 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 10 17:01:20 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 18 21:10:13 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Wed Sep 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 02 06:38:13 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 02 06:39:09 -0700 2009 4 1 false false Wed May 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 09:43:02 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 09:45:28 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri Apr 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 11 18:11:55 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 11 18:14:07 -0700 2009 1 0 false false Tue May 05 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed May 06 05:29:57 -0700 2009 Wed May 06 05:30:14 -0700 2009 http://bookaweekwithjen.blogspot.com/200...]]> 0 0 false false Wed Oct 14 20:49:11 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 14 20:49:54 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Jun 24 03:37:02 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 25 06:20:57 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri Oct 23 07:14:29 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 23 07:14:29 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Fri Jul 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 17 21:18:06 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 10 13:52:02 -0700 2009
However, the only thing I really learned is how adept I am at filling my head with useless science trivia. I don't think there was anything other than maybe some 2007 or 2008 research that I hadn't already heard about.]]> 0 0 false false Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 01 12:00:46 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 01 12:00:46 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Jul 08 11:37:16 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 16 12:52:54 -0700 2009 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=4630124