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Summary: Irresponsible Advice
Review: As a Registered Nurse, I was very concerned when I read this book. In fact, it made me so nauseated that I threw it in the trash.The book subtly promotes drinking, social drug use, and multiple sex partners--talking about how much fun it is to go out and get plastered and go to work the next morning still intoxicated and how much fun it is to have random sexual encounters. The author does not address, however, how much fun it is to live with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Alcoholism, or any other complications that arise from living such an irresponsible lifestyle. Folks, be yourselves. Just because you're gay doesn't mean you have to live/promote the stereotype that society holds of us. Be safe and have fun. I do not recommend this book to anyone!
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Summary: Irresponsible Advice
Review: As a Registered Nurse, I was very concerned when I read this book. In fact, it made me so nauseated that I threw it in the trash. The book subtly promotes drinking, social drug use, and multiple sex partners--talking about how much fun it is to go out and get plastered and go to work the next morning still intoxicated and how much fun it is to have random sexual encounters. The author does not address, however, how much fun it is to live with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Alcoholism, or any other complications that arise from living such an irresponsible lifestyle. Folks, be yourselves. Just because you're gay doesn't mean you have to live/promote the stereotype that society holds of us. Be safe and have fun. I do not recommend this book to anyone!
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Summary: Dan Anderson's "Direct Approach" Scores Big
Review: Dan Anderson has masterfully captured the essence of the rituals of gay relationships. This is must reading for any gay man who wants to spruce up his love/sex life. Being recently divorced and not sure of my long forgotten dating skills, I decided to read his book for a few pointers. I also though I could use a few laughs this summer. I was not dissapointed on either front. After reading Dan's chapter on "The Direct Approach", I gave it a shot myself. While I am no Michael, I did manage to get three phone numbers and I got laid twice. With advise like this, Dan should have his own talk show!!
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Summary: Offensive Sex Tips for ... Gay Guys
Review: I'm guessing that the intent of this book was to be humurous and informative. Instead it ends up being offensive and useless. Unless you are a gay man that has lived in a cave for the last 20 years and likes to be referred to as a "poof", there is no need to buy this book. Dan Anderson's advice is both trivial and wrong. Does anyone need to be told to circulate (or as he calls it, "twirl") around a bar in order to meet people? And if I followed his advice to just up and leave a bar when it's time for me to leave, without telling my friends, I would be one friendless guy. Even the cover of the book is offensive, depicting every gay male sterotype that there is. You'd be much better off using the money for this book to go buy yourself a cocktail or 2 and see what happens.
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Summary: Exceptional with exceptions
Review: Is it supposed to be funny? That is something I've asked myself again and again as I read this book. Not being male and not being homosexual, I still felt a bit uncomfortable as I read page after page of stereotypes. The book represents the "gay male culture of big cities" as primarily a hunting ground for sex -- which it may be at some level but still not all gays are out looking to get laid every night. There is some discussion about safety, both emotional and physical, and some suggestions for how to find and date someone, then how to please them. This focus on "your partner" was probably the best part of the book because it breaks that stereotype that gay men are self-absorbed (except for those "types" of guys who are really focused on themselves). The basis of the book is that if you are a gay man, you are looking for sex. The book was very witty, sometimes on purpose but sometimes I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be funny. If you are a gay man (or know gay men) in a big city this may be more understandable to you; frankly in the small city I'm in, most of the gay and bi men I talked to didn't recognize some of the terms or find it all that funny. If you don't buy it to be a serious guide, I think you'll enjoy it a lot more.
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Summary: Is it supposed to be funny?
Review: Is it supposed to be funny? That is something I've asked myself again and again as I read this book. Not being male and not being homosexual, I still felt a bit uncomfortable as I read page after page of stereotypes. The book represents the "gay male culture of big cities" as primarily a hunting ground for sex -- which it may be at some level but still not all gays are out looking to get laid every night. There is some discussion about safety, both emotional and physical, and some suggestions for how to find and date someone, then how to please them. This focus on "your partner" was probably the best part of the book because it breaks that stereotype that gay men are self-absorbed (except for those "types" of guys who are really focused on themselves). The basis of the book is that if you are a gay man, you are looking for sex. The book was very witty, sometimes on purpose but sometimes I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be funny. If you are a gay man (or know gay men) in a big city this may be more understandable to you; frankly in the small city I'm in, most of the gay and bi men I talked to didn't recognize some of the terms or find it all that funny. If you don't buy it to be a serious guide, I think you'll enjoy it a lot more.
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Summary: Exceptional with exceptions
Review: Ok so there are two areas in which I have to take Mr. Anderson to task over. One is the ref. to the south sticking Tobacco into babies formulas...that's just wrong, the other is with regards to the ref of one car that a prospective dated would own having a "My Other Car is a Broom" and then intimating that it probably belongs to a woman...excuse me Dan, I'm quite male, and quite a Celtic Pagan. Get over it. Other than that, it's a wonderful book, filled with humourous bit and bites. Yes it pokes fun as us, makes us laugh at ourselves, even to those who do the twirl occassionally. But the book is worth the price and the read. Recommend it as it USDA Prime!
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Summary: Needed to cover other areas
Review: The book was surprisingly involving, and brought back some memories from first time experiences. However, It could improve by being more adult orientated (not ...) but more ...discussions and size matters i.e
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Summary: Very funny!
Review: This was a funny book, blending truth and humor. Although there was too many pages devoted to "types" of gay men, most of the book is right-on and written with a sly sense of humor. I don't know if any of these tips would actually work in the real gay world, but it was a fun read.
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Summary: "A Pleasant Surprise"
Review: When I first saw this book I said, "Oh, no! Not another book about Gay Sex! Don't they think we know anything? Well, one look at that homoerotic cover and I couldn't wait to shell out the money and order it. And what a pleasant surprise this book is, it really has a lot to offer for the new gay guy just coming out or the guy with tons of experience like myself (so I thought till I read this book). This is really a book loaded with tons of info about all aspects of gay sex and dating. There's a lot of good advice here. "Master" Anderson has written a very hilarious and funny book. Even if you think you know everything already, you'll learn something new from this book. Or you should just buy it for the humor, it will keep you in stitches. I couldn't stop laughing when I read about "Sex with a Drag Queen" and "Sex with a Bossy Bottom." There's a chapter for every possible sex partner you could think of. I read this book in one setting. After the first couple of chapters, I just couldn't put it down. This is truly an entertaining journey through the nuts and bolts of gay sex. This is a welcome edition from the author who brought us "Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man." So next time you're in a bar give a "Twirl" and then head straight home with your new man for some "M&M's." You might even get a "Pearl Necklace" out of it. Read this book and you'll know what I mean!!!
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