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Beyond
Orgasm: Respected sex educator
and therapist Dr. Marty Klein outlines how our
fear of sexuality, our obsession about orgasm,
and our inability to be honest about what we
really want from our sexual encounters has poisoned
our ability to truly experience all that a sexual
relationship has to offer.
by Dr. Marty Klein |
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The
Ethical Slut: Those interested
in exploring non-monogamy would be hard pressed
to find more charming or knowledgeable guides
than Easton and Liszt. They examine the intricacies
of managing multiple relationships, including
finding partners, scheduling dates, dealing
with partner jealousy, managing conflict, and
raising children. They manage to cover complicated
and controversial ground with humor, integrity,
and lots of personal revelations.
by Dossie Easton and Catherine Liszt |
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 Exhibitionism for the Shy: Show Off, Dress Up, and Talk Hot: Has your shyness held you back socially? Do your inhibitions keep you from being the sort of lover you long to be? Do you feel like you would just die if you tried to talk suggestively (never mind dirty!) in bed, but know your husband or boyfriend would love it? Do you hold yourself back from enjoying all sorts of things because...well, you're not sure why?
This is the book for you. Once you've figured out that you suffer from low self esteem or overactive repression or whatever it is that keeps you from enjoying yourself the way you wish you could, you want to know what to do to correct the situation. Dr. Carol Queen, trained sexologist and vamp extraordinaire provides practical answers with wit and compassion about how to face your fears, stare down your shyness, and emerge in control of your expressions--without guilt, and with a great deal of fun! |
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Fearless
Sex: A Babe's Guide To Overcoming Your Romantic
Obsessions And Getting The Sex Life You Deserve:
SmartSexTalk has featured the book How to
be a Babe by Dr. Joy Davidson in the past.
This link will take you to a place where you
can order her new and improved edition of the
same book, with more of the author's input and
finely crafted writing. Worth a second read! |
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Five
Minute Erotica: More
a fan of erotic poetry than prose, it was with
some scepticism that I opened my volume of Five
Minute Erotica, edited by Carol Queen. Yet one
story, ‘Dear Marla’, still causes me
to draw in my breath whenever I think of it. The
book is sprinkled throughout with such gems. As
with any collection of works by various authors,
the writing is uneven, but there are far more hits
than misses. One bonus is that each offering is
short enough to read to your lover as a teaser—in
fact most will fit within the time constraints
of a voice mail message (very hot!). Another plus
is that different authors bring fresh perspective
and variety. Use this slim book to fuel your masturbation
fantasies, fire up your lover, or simply to appreciate
some fine erotic prose. It’s a winner. |
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How
To Be A Babe: It was with great
excitement that I first opened my copy of How
to Be a Babe. I had read other works by Dr.
Davidson and had found her knowledge impressive
and her writing style reader-friendly. The format
of the book pleased me as well—the sidebars
were eye-catching thought-provokers and the
type was large enough to avoid eyestrain. I
found the concept appealing, especially the
cover ‘byte’ that promotes overcoming
romantic obsession and welcoming sex into my
life. I was counting on Dr. Davidson to deliver
another tome filled with sex-positive, accurate,
and non-judgemental information.
by Dr. Joy Davidson |
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Kiss
of Fire: (Excerpted from a review
by Joseph Bean, Leather Archives & Museum,
Chicago)
"The photography of Barbara Nitke easily
rises to the level of fine art, bringing a kind
of raw and real sexuality to a level that few
other artists even attempt. There is nothing
either salacious or illustrative in Nitke's
work. Using the light and shadow of life as
it actually looks (...) she makes portraits
of moments and passions, peopled by those who
lived the moments and the passions. She belongs
in the ranks of the great art photographers
such as Arthur Tress, George Dureau and Robert
Mapplethorpe."
by Barbara Nitke |
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Opening
Up: Tristan Taormino has just released
a new book about polyamorous relationships,
and it's a winner. Though I wouldn't go so
far as to say this replaces The Ethical
Slut,
Ms Taormino addresses today's hip and savvy
audience with practical answers to the most
frequently asked questions about how to negotiate
something other than sexually exclusive relationships.
Highly recommended. |
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Photosex:
Gather round, boys and girls. If you appreciate
looking at beautiful images of real people being
sexual, but are bored or offended by tawdry,
sensationalistic attempts at titillation, Photo
Sex is the book for you. Page after page of
sensuous, riveting depictions of folks doing
what comes naturally lead viewers into thoughtful
introspection about sexual possibilities and
expressions. Each image tells its own story,
yet David Steinberg’s skillful editing
hinges each to the next, compelling further
examination not only of the prints but of our
responses to them. Some of the photographs dance
on the edge while others are moodily loving
and sensual. Regardless your age, gender, size,
orientation, or sexual proclivities, you will
find something of yourself in these pages.
by David Steinberg |
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Sex
for One: One love affair can last
a lifetime: the one with yourself! So says Betty
Dodson, the author of this friendly guide to
masturbation. Dodson illustrates her enthusiastic
and informative text with her own magnificent
erotic charcoal drawings of vulvas, as well
as individuals and couples masturbating. Her
work celebrates the vital role masturbation
plays as a means of sexual self-expression,
an avenue for learning about sexual response
and an erotic treat for couples who want to
expand their sexual routine.
by Betty Dodson, Ph.D. |
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Sex
with the Lights On : 200 Illuminating Sex Questions
Answered :
Ducky’s style is inviting,
straightforward and engaging. She uses both clinical
and street terms, explaining sexuality respectfully
and casually. She stresses how individual we
all are and encourages open and frequent communication
to learn how to become good lovers. What a wonderful
contrast to the customary climate of uneasiness
regarding sex! |
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The
Survivor's Guide to Sex: Survivors
of child sexual abuse can learn how to make
room for pleasure. Haines, a sex educator and
somatics practitioner, delivers thought-provoking
recipes for sexual empowerment that encourage
readers to dance with -- rather than run from
-- the complexities of their libidos. Journey
into graduate-level recovery and define pleasure
zones in this guided tour through sex toys,
boundary exercises, libido-friendly resources
and body consciousness for you or your partner.
by Staci Haines |
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The
Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating
and Sex: Whatever your own dating
nightmares are, take it from the professionals,
things can get worse. Here are dozens of scenarios
covering every phase of the romantic--or not
so romantic--turn of events. Learn how to remove
stubborn articles of clothing, slip away from
a blind date, and get rid of unsightly stains.
Discover the secrets of dealing with a bad kisser
and of surviving a meeting with your date's
parents. Hands-on, step-by-step illustrated
instructions help guide you through these and
many more perils d'amor. Tasteful and useful,
and with an appendix of great pickup lines,
breakup lines, and all-purpose excuses, this
is the book you need when you wake up next to
someone whose name you can't remember.
by Joshua Piven
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