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Summary: Excellent book for those who are larger
Review: and for those who love larger people. This book is cutting edge and I'm certain will cause a stir from people who preach that "thin is the only sexy" but guess what, most people don't look like models or movie stars so this is really a book for the majority of Americans. There are six chapter which cover everything from personal identity issues, dating, community groups, health, and sexual suggestions for a more fulfilling intimate life. I have two complaints about this book (thus the 4 stars instead of 5): facts without citation (yup, I know she did a survey but still there are facts tossed about that need evidence) and a jumping around between "fat people" and "fat admirers" that can make things a bit confusing. It could also really use some diagrams for some of the positions she discusses in chapter six -- if we can't assume that the existing sexuality books address "fat" needs, how can we assume that larger people know what a certain position looks like?
Rating:
Summary: Excellent book for those who are larger
Review: and for those who love larger people. This book is cutting edge and I'm certain will cause a stir from people who preach that "thin is the only sexy" but guess what, most people don't look like models or movie stars so this is really a book for the majority of Americans. There are six chapter which cover everything from personal identity issues, dating, community groups, health, and sexual suggestions for a more fulfilling intimate life. I have two complaints about this book (thus the 4 stars instead of 5): facts without citation (yup, I know she did a survey but still there are facts tossed about that need evidence) and a jumping around between "fat people" and "fat admirers" that can make things a bit confusing. It could also really use some diagrams for some of the positions she discusses in chapter six -- if we can't assume that the existing sexuality books address "fat" needs, how can we assume that larger people know what a certain position looks like?
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Summary: It's about time...
Review: As a fat woman in today's "thin is in" society, I've been continually told by society that I am not attractive and that I would be without a mate all my life. Of course, if you care to really read between the lines, they were also saying that nobody would ever want to have sex with me. In fact, many people made me feel "sexless"... like someone who was invisible when it came to romance. Once I realized that they were WRONG, I still felt "out of it" because every piece of erotic work, every movie, every "how to do it" book focused on thin. Some even flat out said that if you were fat, forget what we're telling you.This book breaks all those rules and IT'S ABOUT TIME! Of course, having limitations, whether they stem from size, physical disabilities, whatever, sometimes mean that you have to be "inventive" when having sex. Up until now, nobody talked about that - which gave the impression again that something was "wrong" with those of us who are experiencing those situations. Big Big Love spells out how to overcome those "problems" in plain English. It also reinforces that what a hell of a lot of us already knew. Big folks are having sex and they're ENJOYING IT! Now, we can enjoy it even more because the taboos are taken away and the pointers on how to overcome things like "flexibility problems" are there for us to see and put into practice! This books has been something that's been needed for a long time. I'm so glad it's finally here!
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Summary: A Great book for people of size
Review: First off, I'd like to say that this book was witty and well written. It is easy to read and touches on a lot of those concerns we fat people may have. Health, Love, and yes, Sex. There are also fantastic references in the back of the book that lead to clothing retailors and personal boards among other things. It's a nice reference book to have around. ...It makes light of what this book is truely about. Love. Loving oneself and loving others. Buy Big, Big Love. You won't regret it.
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Summary: Great Book to gain Fat Acceptance and Sexual Satisfaction
Review: First,let me say I LOVE Greenery Press, although I am a gay man,I love their library of books.Ethical Slut was my first,and their books have some crossover appeal to a gay audience.
Hanne Blank does a wonderful job laying out the flabulous facts for me,a person of size.
The First Chapter covers the myths many people still have about fat people(ie.we are hiding under fat,we aren't sexual,we aren't able to have sex,etc) and points out new ways of dealing with friends,family,and acquaintances who would try to stifle you.Best of all she gives resource listings for people with reach problems,hospital gowns,etc.this alone is worth the price of the book.
The Second Chapter deals with size acceptance organizations,community and culture.Everything from straight,bi-sexual,and gay are covered,(including chubs and chasers for the uninitiated.) One of the highlights of this chapter is the essay from SeaFATle on how lesbians,gays,bisexuals and transgendered people are similar to fat people. The next part of this chapter on Internet surfing,nettiquet,and so forth are enlightening and mentions several good sites,and how to use for the computer unfamiliar.
Chapter Three deals with how to flirt,meet people,emphasis your best attributes and describe yourself,personal ads, and dating complications(ie.theatre seats)
Chapter Four is GREAT,again worth the price of the whole book.Deals with overcoming the nasty little voice from HIGH SCHOOL,self doubt,parental and friend manipulations,arousal,desire,self-confidence,limits,being a sex object,and snappy retorts and comebacks. The quotes of real people throughout the book ad wonderful grounding and a feeling of belonging,they express thoughts for many of us.
The rest of the book,Chapters 5 and 6, deals with health,fetish's and toys. She also includes the survey she did as research for this book.There is also a Resource listing for ANYTHING you could possibly imagine,(well,some of you may have kinkier minds than I do)
I give this 5 flabulous snaps in queer formation.
Hanne Blank's pic on the back of the paperback version makes me want to be straight,once at least....well almost.
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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: I highly recommend this book for any BBW or ssBBW! Excellent and very entertaining writing! This chix has really done her home work. You will not be disappointed ;)
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Summary: Not bad, not bad at all.
Review: Not bad, but not insanely good. It was very informative, and I felt that the author really made an effort to appeal to the sexual needs of all of her readers - male, female, gay, bi, sexually dominating or submissive, ect. I thought I really knew everything there was to know, but I didn't. Frottage? Who knew?
The first couple of chapters may be a source of frustration for those of us who are already hard-core size acceptance people because it's making the effort to first and foremost dismiss a new readers self-hatred. But a chapter or two isn't much against an entire lifetime of cultural brain washing, and it was necessary for size-acitivism rookies.
I didn't find it particularly engrossing though. I was able to put it down. And skip around in it. However, I certainly don't regret buying it and it has a proper place in my library. I give it my recommendation.
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Summary: A fabulous celebration of sexuality
Review: This book is dead-on. Why so many women (and, I'm noticing more, men too) count themselves out of being sexual beings because they don't look like movie stars is beyond me. Whatever one's size, shape, or looks, you can find who truly appreciates you the way you're meant to be. This is a practical guide for both women and men who know that size only matters in a good way. High time this book was written and read!
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Summary: Excellent, Bravo!!!
Review: What a wonderful, light-hearted book! I was a bit intimidated when I first picked it up since I rarely see this subject held in a POSITIVE manor. I was absolutely thrilled after just a few pages! I highly reccomend this book! BBW unite!
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Summary: A fabulous celebration of sexuality
Review: While much of this book does focus on fat sexuality and sex in particular, the issues Hanne Blank raises are appropriate to anyone who has suffered because they felt they were unworthy of love or desire because they didn't fit some perfect social stereotype. As a writer, Hanne is both incredibly well-informed and she has a fiesty attitude that had me laughing out loud as I was reading. Her suggested responses to people who make rude or uninformed remarks about your size fall into the category of - ooh, I wish I'd said that - except now you can! This is a great and knowledgeable resource on both size and sexuality, and I thank Hanne for writing it. Stay fabulous!
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