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Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
ISBN13: 9780060012748
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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For a new century and a new generation of readers comes a fully revised and expanded edition of a classic guide to gay sex, love, and life. Invaluable as a sex guide, a resource on building self-esteem, and a trusted aid for coming out of the closet, The Joy of Gay Sex covers the ins and outs of gay life alphabetically from "anus" to "wrestling." Noted psychologist Dr. Charles Silverstein has collaborated once again with critically acclaimed novelist Felice Picano on this third edition, updating every single entry and adding nearly thirty new entries. The authors provide positive and responsible advice on safe sex in all its varieties; on emotional and relationship-oriented issues such as long-term couples, loneliness, and growing older; and on scores of diverse topics ranging from spirituality to online dating. With fifty new line drawings by acclaimed illustrator Joseph Phillips, this landmark reference is a necessary addition to every gay man's bookshelf.
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| Broad But Not Authoritative |
| Customer Rating: 2 out of 5 |
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Please folks, if you read this book, consider it a light once-over survey and not an authoritative reference on all of the practices it attempts to cover. There are passages in here that would not be at all helpful for someone who is just exploring their Gay sexuality. There are good parts, but there are questionable parts as well. If there is a specific topic that you want to know more about please, don't let this be your only source.
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| How does bestiality have a place in this book? |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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So here goes-- my first "one-star" review. But in this case, it is richly deserved.
What were the authors thinking? Adding bestiality (yes, there it is, right between Sex with straight men and sexually transmitted diseases). I read this book at a friend's house and I just could NOT believe it!
How many gay men have sex with animals? Would this even be acceptable in a "straight" sex book or a book for lesbians? I can just see it now... The NEW Lesbian "Joy of Sex" includes a chapter on how to have sex with your cat (or dog, if you prefer).
Were the authors drunk? Who decided this was a good idea?
The American public doesn't need any help looking for reasons to find homosexuals an aberrant group. It's completely unacceptable that bestiality was included in this book. Bestiality is a sick aberration and just seems so out of place, uncalled for, so unacceptable. Since they decided to go that route, the authors should have also added in a dash of pedophilia and a splash of necrophilia to top it off. Why include sex with animals at all?
I've got a great idea. If you own this book, return it. If you can't take it back, burn it.
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| Best edition ever of this classic |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I first came across this 30 years ago in the first edition. What they have done in this edition is nothing short of brilliant. Clear, concise and factual, it presents vital information for a healthy, gay lifestyle and enables responsible choices and decisions. I refer to it often to refresh my resolve to live a happy, healthy life.
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| Wow. |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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A manual on how to fist and rim. Just what everyone needs!
In all seriousness, who needs a book instruction them on how to fondle or whiz on each other? That's what MTV videos are for.
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| A Great Update |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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Having read previous edition, I found this a good update on many subjects.
Gives good guidelines for a great safe-sex sex life. Keeping it in view
for everyone to read.
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