The New Joy Of Sex and More Joy of Sex: A Gourmet Guide To Lovemaking For The Nineties

by Alex Comfort

The New Joy Of Sex; More Joy Of Sex. 2 Vols.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sexuality, Relationships, Erotica

Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Alexander Comfort, M.D., Ph.D. (10 February 1920 – 26 March 2000) was a medical professional, gerontologist, anarchist, pacifist, conscientious objector and writer, best known for The Joy of Sex, which played a part in what is often called the sexual revolution. He was also the author of many other books on a variety of topics.

Reviews

[Bookcase Jim]

First saw The New Joy of Sex in a bookstore when I was a 12 yr old boy. I got a pre-teen boner looking at the pictures and somehow remained obsessed with it -or rather with the images. There was no internet at the time so I'd go back to the store when I could and sneak furtive looks at the hand drawings of 'La Negresse' or 'the Wheelbarrow'.

Fast forward another twelve years and the obsession is long-gone, the internet and my social life are proving to be adequate outlets for sexual thrills. Then one day, my dad just hands it to me. "You might learn a thing or two" he said. I laughed and put it aside a few years before finally reading it. I'm glad I did.

It's an impressive book. In today's pornography-driven sexuality this book is 'the light'. It approaches the sex act somewhat academically, but not without lightness and a fair bit of humour. Alex Comfort knows what women want -and what men want too, obviously. Did it change my sex life? Yes, to some extent. It's a book that promotes sexual values driven by love, respect, mutual understanding, and an open-mind to exploration. It sounds simple, but adhering to these makes a difference -and it makes everyone involved very happy.

[May-Ling]

i'm not sure the word new should have been added, although this was redone in the 90s. i've never taken a human sexuality class, so i picked this up more as a basic textbook - what am i missing? the book itself doesn't feel relevant for where the world is today in terms of fluid gender and sexuality. it's also not a factual book in that the authors take a stand on types of sex, what's right and what gets covered. i think the joy of sex should stay where people think it is, which is more of a moment in time for historical reference, rather than imparting helpful knowledge for living in today's world.

[S 9]

Less body hair edition. I had the original as a kid. It’s unclear whether it helped me become the excellent lover I am or whether it was a combination of factors, such as plenty of practice.

A sensible, not overly graphic, primer on intercourse.

[Elizabeth]

hard cover w dust jacket

[Ashti]

Another must read for the sex-a-holics !!!