Orgasms, sexual inventions, spirituality, high-tech porn, gender-blending, hustling, masturbation, politics, airplane sex, disabilities, sex magick...
read full description
reviews
Dec 17, 2009
Nikki
rated it: 
I reviewed this back in the porn days of yore. The essays are totally absorbing (and often hilarious), but what I appreciated most was the inclusion and non-freakification of an impressive array of sexuality-related interests, performances, jobs, beliefs, etc. One of the few books I reviewed that was worth keeping (unlike, say, the horrid "Tickle His Pickle," the reading of which was like leaving my eyes to soak overnight in idiot marinade).
0 comments
like
(1 person liked it)
Apr 24, 2010
Jan
rated it: 
An uneven but fun anthology of writing about sex. I enjoyed articles by my cinematic/literary idols and Facebook friends Tristan Taormino, Bill Brent, Susie Bright, Joani Blank, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Carol Queen, Lori Selke, Audacia Ray, Violet Blue, Greta Christina, Cecilia Tan, Simon Sheppard, Patrick Califia and Annalee Newitz. The one which pushed my envelope the most was the weirdly sweet "Profile of a Zoophile: Bill Brent Interviews Clive Grace." Skip around, have some fun, read
More...
Oct 11, 2011
Christopher
rated it: 
I have it on good authority that sex is not supposed to be boring. So why is this book so, SO boring? There were a few articles that were of interest, mostly the historical and ethnographic pieces. But do I care that Preston Peet was so strung out on H that he allowed a rich guy to give him a blowjob for more drug money? Not really; in fact, I think he was kind of a bonehead, and, for all the reflection he gave to the event (nil), I'm puzzled why it was included in the section on "Sex Work.
More...
Feb 13, 2009
Jared
rated it:
For a book that purports to be an edgy look at the fringes of everyone's favorite topic I found it to be pretty tepid. It's a collection of articles about the more esoteric forms of sex (fisting, bestiality, fetishes, etc). If you want to be shocked you're probably better off reading Nin. On the other hand, this isn't a bad book. It actually seems fairly balanced (the necrophilia article is, thankfully, pretty down on the subject, while the anal fisting article is fairly upbeat). In the end, I t
More...
Sep 23, 2007
Allison
rated it:
found this in a 5 dollar bargain bin. Full of article length pieces i'll read and then think "man, i've gotta xerox this and send it to so-and-so."
Lots of frank first hand accounts of sexual experiences: nuns, strippers, middle age and elderly women, and many statistics you won't find in Time magazine.
My favorite articles:
One on sexuality during and after pregnancy and one about male genital mutilation and how circumcision effects sexual performance for both the ma More...
Lots of frank first hand accounts of sexual experiences: nuns, strippers, middle age and elderly women, and many statistics you won't find in Time magazine.
My favorite articles:
One on sexuality during and after pregnancy and one about male genital mutilation and how circumcision effects sexual performance for both the ma More...
Feb 05, 2010
Noah
rated it:
Every essay is a goldmine of interesting ideas and viewpoints. I can't recommend this one enough for anyone who enjoys sex.
Dec 16, 2009
ooo, this books' got everything. For real, you think that sex book you're reading has it all? As opposed to every other ad, movie, book, picture, and anything else you ever wanted to help you out but never quite did the job...this book will blow your mind
Feb 13, 2010
Margaret
rated it:
The essays on sex and pregnancy/motherhood are pretty enlightening; should be read by all expecting mamas.
Jan 01, 2008
Robert
rated it: 
I like to think that I knew a lot about sex, but not according to this book.
Feb 05, 2012
Feb 05, 2012
Jan 22, 2012
Jan 21, 2012
Jan 19, 2012
Jan 15, 2012
Jan 12, 2012
Jan 09, 2012
Dec 30, 2011
Dec 28, 2011
Dec 21, 2011
Dec 20, 2011
Dec 15, 2011
Dec 05, 2011
Nov 29, 2011
