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 | Sex — Edited by Stephen Bayley "Along with more than 250 rare illustrations, Bayley delights in sharing the little-known facts about the evolution of getting it on. Among the books most captivating chapters are 'The Sin of Virginity: Sex and the Bible' and the highly contentious thesis: 'Asian Sensuality: Why East Beats West When It Comes to Sex.' " (from a review in Playboy magazine). |
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Government Vs. Erotica — by Philip D. Harvey & Nadine Strossen This book tells the scary but important tale of how one man chose to fight the U.S. Justice Department at great personal cost rather than give in to "Operation Postporn." This was an effort by the U.S. government to drive major "adult" mail-order companies out of business by targeting them for prosecution in multiple jurisdictions. Although they knew that most of the material these businesses were selling didn't violate the Supreme Court's obscenity standards, these religious fanatics in federal clothing happily destroyed several firms by threatening long prison sentences. Read it and remember. More Info at Amazon.com |
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Origins and Intimate Things — by Charles Panati This 432-page book will fully equip you to chat your way through your next 50 dinner parties. Where did the word "love" come from? Has there ever been a gay pope? Who invented the condom? How did Valentine's Day originate? From the lascivious to the romantic, from the hard-core to the scientific and the scholarly, this engaging and eye-opening compendium of little known facts about sex is both informative and endlessly entertaining. Without flinching, winking, or talking down to his audience, Panati offers straightforward explanations of terms and practices that are of widespread interest to humans yet not commonly discussed. He also helps clarify many confusing and controversial issues of human sexuality. Filled with facts and historical anecdotes that are sure to surprise even the most informed reader, this rich new collection of browsable information is as fun and provocative as its subject matter. More Info at Amazon.com |
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A Woman's Right to Pornography — by Wendy McElroy A superb book on censorship and sexuality from a woman's point of view. McElroy makes it very clear how censorship is used most often to deny women rights to information about their own sexuality and reproductive options. While unflinchingly and unapologetically debunking anti-pornography feminist arguments, McElroy builds a sensible and broad-minded testimony for tolerance, and for the right of women everywhere to enjoy their sexuality. More Info at Amazon.com |
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Pleasure & Health — by Jack Morin This is the first and only research-based guide for the millions of men and women, of all sexual orientations, who want to include the anal area in their erotic exploration. Updating his findings for the 21st century, author Jack Morin, Ph.D., explains how to replace negative emotions and beliefs about the anus with positive attitudes; how to simultaneously enjoy anal stimulation and promote anal wellness; how to know and communicate your requirements for satisfying anal experiences; and how to contribute to your own healing when you have medical problems. More Info at Amazon.com |
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Century of Sex — by James R. Petersen This book is packed with tons of stuff everyone of us should know about the history of American sexual culture and politics in the 20th century. The concentration is on sexual hypocrisy and censorship. The color plates in the middle of the book are a captivating visual synopsis, as the images get franker and more provocative. More Info at Amazon.com |
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Guide to Getting It On — by Paul Joannides A comprehensive and playful how-to book. It is used as required reading in sex ed classes at more than 30 colleges and universities, and is said to have been responsible for cracked plaster in bedroom ceilings all across America. The Guide makes reading about sex almost as much fun as doing it. Has wonderful comic book style illustrations. Perfect for older teenagers, but most every adult will learn from and enjoy this book. More Info at Amazon.com |
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Mind of Its Own: A Cultural History of the Penis — by David M. Friedman Friedman convincingly suggests that humankind's various and contradictory attitudes toward the penis have been instrumental in mapping the course of both Western civilization and world history. The book is informal, but well researched (and documented), entertaining but not cute, wide-ranging but not sketchy, and simultaneously irreverent and respectful. More Info at Amazon.com |
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Disasters (And How To Survive Them) — by Charles Moser, Ph.D. M.D. and Janet Hardy, Ph.D. Humorous, helpful look at the scary side of sex. Top sex educators and a consulting team of attorneys, cops, EMTs, therapists and sex educators team up to create an enjoyable--and factually accurate--guide to surviving awkward moments in the bedroom, back seat, or bushes. Learn what to do about: • a jammed handcuff • a short-circuited vibrator • a cop peering in your car window Plus: Extremely Complicated Instructions For Simple Stuff: Get To Know Your Condom, A Man's Guide To Menstruation; A Woman's Guide To Erections, and more. . More Info at Amazon.com |