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Summary: An updated edition of a classic sex guide
Review: As a forty-something year old guy, I'm just as interested in sex as much as the next guy (or woman), so naturally I do sometimes wander to the Relationships section at the local book emporium and check out the guides on lovemaking. Yes, there are many such books out there (Anne Hooper seems to have made a good career for herself with her own series of "how-to" guides!), but the late Alex Comfort's The New Joy of Sex is by far the best.Updating his 1972 bestseller for the 1990s as a result of the AIDS crisis, Comfort supplements his always helpful advice from the 1970s edition with new sections in which he discusses safe sex, the importance of sharing and respecting a partner's needs or fantasies. Even better, Comfort uses language that is both informative and pleasing to the ear. He also avoids being overly clinical; knowing how most people talk about sex, he doesn't shy away from using colloquial [phrases] when referring to genitalia. Best of all, Comfort advises his audience that sex is something very human and essential to any meaningful relationship, so it should indeed be a source of joy. Beautifully illustrated throughout with photos by Clare Park and drawings by John Raynes, The New Joy of Sex should be read at least once by any couple seeking to enhance their relationship.
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Summary: Nothing wrong with body hair
Review: I am a 40 year old guy who has Dr. Comfort to thank for his suggestions in "Joy of Sex" that women should not shave their armpits. Too many people who should know better have made the mistake of equating armpit hair with body odor and this simply is not the case. My partner of the last 15 years has never shaved any of her body hair and has always been attractive to me.
She used to feel uncomfortable about it sometimes and was considering shaving for the first time in her life and then read "JoS". Combined with the text of that publication and fully realizing how much I appreciated her natural look made her much more comfortable and at ease with herself. This book was informative and entertaining in what may be called an "old fashioned" way but hey it was written in the early 70's. If there is a criticism it may be that some of the sexual intercourse positions may be unattainable for lesser endowed men which fortunatley I don't have to worry about but all in all was a wonderful read and I would advise anyone and everyone of legal age who has even the slightest interest in sex to read it and even for those of us who are vastly experienced, it could still provide some very interesting advice and ideas.
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Summary: More writing and talking about sex, than how to do it
Review: I picked up this highly priced book for my collection of "sexual techniques" books. I wont go as far as saying that its terrible, or that its wonderful. I thought that it had way to much writing in it, just random talking about history of sex and other stuff like that. It needs to have more about how to go about doing the possisions etc. The pictures are all drawings, other than a few in the beginning, but the drawings are old looking and a little dull. One good thing that I found about the book is the slang that they used in it though. It is hard to find a book that uses slang terms rather than the correct way. I have quite a few sex books, and this is the only one that goes far enough to use [modern phrases], rather than, "vagina" and "penis". I mean, come on, we all know that most people in bed dont use the term "vagina". If you are looking for more of a history on sex, get it. If you want detail, pass it up.
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Summary: More writing and talking about sex, than how to do it
Review: I picked up this highly priced book for my collection of "sexual techniques" books. I wont go as far as saying that its terrible, or that its wonderful. I thought that it had way to much writing in it, just random talking about history of sex and other stuff like that. It needs to have more about how to go about doing the possisions etc. The pictures are all drawings, other than a few in the beginning, but the drawings are old looking and a little dull. One good thing that I found about the book is the slang that they used in it though. It is hard to find a book that uses slang terms rather than the correct way. I have quite a few sex books, and this is the only one that goes far enough to use [modern phrases], rather than, "vagina" and "penis". I mean, come on, we all know that most people in bed dont use the term "vagina". If you are looking for more of a history on sex, get it. If you want detail, pass it up.
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Summary: Why is this book so highly praised?
Review: I remember when this book was re-issued, it got lots of press. A couple years later, my buddy suggested it to me, saying that he heard it was great and so on and so forth so I picked it up. There was nothing earth-shattering in there. The author gives some suggestions about things to try in bed, but there was very little that I couldn't figure out on my own. I also strongly disliked the preachiness of the book. He takes the attitude that what is right for him, is right for everyone, which came across as being very closed-minded. For example, we hear about why the woman shouldn't shave her legs or armpits, why deoderant is bad, and in the section on anal sex, rather than explain how to do it more painlessly for the woman, I got to read 2 pages on how dangerous it is with AIDS so "prevelant" among heterosexuals. Well, I don't like women who don't shave; I don't like body odor, and I enjoy a little backdoor action once in a while from a monogomous partne! r. If you can get past the preachiness of the book, you may find one or two useful tips in the 200-odd pages it contains. Not recommended.
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Summary: Nothing New Here
Review: On the plus side, this book has nicely artistic erotic sketches and a few tasteful photos, but on the whole, unless you know nothing about sex and are starting off from scratch, you won't find much new in this book. The book was considered hot stuff when it first came out, but let's not forget it was also still taboo to have a good heart to heart about S-E-X. This is a nice book to page through in a book store, but don't waste your money buying it.
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Summary: not bad
Review: seller had said that the book was almost new. but, it had a tear in the back cover. however, the transaction was good.
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Summary: EDUCATTIONAL
Review: This book filled me with smarts on the subjact matter of sex. I'm thrilled to have read this here book. my net book to read will be Battlestar Galactaka or the Return of the Kings.
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Summary: EDUCATTIONAL
Review: This book filled me with smarts on the subjact matter of sex. I'm thrilled to have read this here book. my net book to read will be Battlestar Galactaka or the Return of the Kings.
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Summary: Safety guide.
Review: Though the cookbook-style chapter headings held over from the original -- 'Appetizers,' 'Main Courses,' and so on -- continue to proclaim the pleasures of the feast, the book is starting to read like a Food Safety guide.
Also recommended: Sex and the perfect lover by Mabel Iam
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