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Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships
Taormino, Tristan
Cleis Press
It's been a long time since we've had a new book on how to do polyamory
right, and, though we love The Ethical Slut with a love
that knows no bounds, we're sure that it understands that we can also
love other books on the subject just as much, and that it does not
diminish our original love for it. If that sentence sounds familiar,
intriguing or even confusing to you, you might consider checking out
Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open
Relationships. Written by the uber-awesome Tristan Taormino,
Opening Up is an updated and very thorough look at what it
takes to openly romantically love more than one person at a time. After
a very well-researched history of marriages of all types, Taormino
settles down into the nitty-gritty: from deciding if an open
relationship is for you, to the various kinds out there, to how to
create and sustain them, along with all the details and concerns that
goes along with that. Peppered throughout with stories from real-life
poly folk and written in Taormino's easy-to-read style, this is an
excellent way to figure out open relationships. (2008, 256 pp.)
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The Smart Girl's Guide to the G-Spot
Blue, Violet
Cleis Press
Finally, a straightforward, witty book about finding and enjoying your
G-spot! The Smart Girl's Guide to the G-spot was inspired
by author Violet Blue's frustration with the lack of clear information
on this hot topic; she's right, pretty much every other guide out there
wants you to call it your "goddess spot" and couches descriptions and
information in flowery spiritual language. That's great, but it's not
going to speak to the vast majority of women out there. Blue's guide has
nothing but clear, easy-to-understand, approachable information about
the G-spot. From where it is, to how it was named, from different ways
to stimulate it to different sex acts to use with it, she covers
everything you need to know about your G-spot. And there are four steamy
G-spot-centric tales by Alison Tyler to help get you in the mood to go
for the G! Our new favorite guide to the hottest spot in town. (2007,
144 pp.)
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The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio (2nd Edition)
Blue, Violet
Cleis Press
Everything you ever wanted to know about giving head — and then some!
This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn how to suck
cock (or suck cock better), and the step-by-step nitty gritty is only a
small part of what this book has to offer. With chapters on the
psychology behind cock-sucking, the anatomy of a man, hygiene, health
considerations (STDs), practicing first, positions, deep-throating (with
diagrams!) and fantasy play, every last nagging worry or naughty
question should be covered. She even has a section on how sucking a
dildo is different than sucking live cock. We especially appreciate her
acknowledgement of power-play and the section on head etiquette (don't
hold 'em down unless that's been negotiated first!). Most of the
chapters finish with a steamy little short story by Alison Tyler to help
get you both in the mood. Reading this book straight through may prove a
bit repetitive, but it's easy to find the information you're seeking
through the table of contents. And if on the off chance that this guide
doesn't answer your deepest, darkest concerns, the resource and
reference chapters in the back are a great way to find out where to look
for more information. Ready, set, go
down!
Updated Second edition includes an updated resources section
and a preface by Mary Roach (author of Bonk and Stiff.
(2010, 272 pp.)
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Tickle His Pickle: Your Hands-on Guide to Penis Pleasing
Allison, Dr. Sadie
If you'd like to get more comfortable pleasing the man in your erotic
life, Dr. Sadie Allison's Tickle His Pickle: Your Hands-On Guide
To Penis Pleasing is just the guidebook you need. With chapters
on seducing a man, hair trimming, handjobs, blowjobs, butt play and
more, not to mention sexy cartoon illustrations, this book is almost as
fun to read as it is to put into practice. There's even a recipe to make
your man's come taste sweeter! Dr. Allison knows her stuff, and this
book is great as a beginner's manual or as a refresher course (though
there are some tricks in here you might never have thought of) on making
your favorite cock stand up and, er, shout with joy.
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Tricks... To Please A Woman
Wiseman, Jay
Greenery Press
This is a collection of some of the author's favorite tricks from the
popular Tricks series (most of which are now sadly out of
print). Loads of suggestions for fun, cool, sexy, innovative things to
make women enjoy themselves more in bed . Some of these tricks made us
slap ourselves on the forehead and say "Why didn't WE think of that?"
and a few made us go "Duh! We knew that already!", but overall this is a
fine collection of spiffy ideas for making sex more fun. We especially
like #62 (and can't wait to try it — with our own variations! — at
home!). There are even some sections on some of the basics of sex, like
"how to clean toys after use" and "tips for responsible power exchange
play." A neat little book to get your own ideas flowing, with plenty of
room in the margins for notes (such as "ooh, honey, let's try this one"
and "Mmmm, I bet that would work really well on me"). Buy your
own copy and mark it up today! (2002, 148 pp.)
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The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men
Brent, Bill
Cleis Press
Not just another good guide to playing with your butt, Bill Brent's
The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men covers all the
basics of anal play and then some. There's a whole chapter devoted to
debunking the myths of anal sex as they pertain to men (including "Only
Gay Men Do It" and "Nothing Was Meant to Go in There") and another on
anatomy and exercise that mentions side-benefits of anal play (such as
the health benefits of prostate massage). Written in a very clear,
readable style, the information contained in this book covers pretty
much everything you could want to know about anal sex — communication,
tools and toys, hygiene and diet, latex and lube, analingus, penetration
and positions (for both giver and recipient, and includes info on
dildo-fucking), fisting, anal health — and some things you might not
have even thought of — extreme sex (SM, gender-play, scat-play) and
recreational drug use. The book is directed at men, but Bill Brent does
take into consideration some women's issues (especially female anatomy
as it pertains to anal sex), and could certainly be used by women as
well (although The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women
deals more directly with women's concerns and might be more reassuring
for nervous female novices). In fact, the only complaint we have about
this impressive book is its skimpy resource section and lack of an index
(though the book's chapters are clearly laid out, so finding information
is less of an issue). Illustrated by Zanne and Fish (Fish did the
illustrations for The New Topping Book and The New
Bottoming Book, as well as The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex
for Women). Highly recommended. (2002, 200 pp.)
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The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women: 2nd Edition
Taormino, Tristan
Cleis Press
An excellent how-to book written for women of all preferences — hetero,
lesbian, bi or other — who want to enjoy anal sex, or who already enjoy
anal sex but want to find out more about it. (And about time, too, say
the Blowfishies — although actually, while the book is directed at
women, it's a fine guide on the subject for men as well.) Clearly
written, with a chatty, readable style, it covers a substantial range of
topics, from how to buttfuck safely to how to maximize your pleasure. It
includes information on both receiving and giving a wide variety of
types of anal sex, including rimming, dick-fucking, dildo-fucking,
butt-plugs and fisting. And it spends an entire chapter demolishing the
myths about anal sex — especially the myth that no woman really likes to
get it up the butt. This revised, 2nd edition includes new or expanded
material on male anal eroticism, power play, fisting and has a
question-and-answer section on all aspects of anal pleasure. Illustrated
by Fish, the marvelous illustrator of The New Topping Book
and The New Bottoming Book. Definitely
recommended.
Also available — the Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex
for Women videos! Look under Videos, in the
Documentary and Educational section. (2006, 220 pp.)
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The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians
Pepper, Rachel
Cleis Press
Yes, we know, it's not about sex per se — but sex has been known to
lead to pregnancy on one or two occasions, so we decided to include this
useful and informative book in our catalog anyway. Whether you're
lesbian, bisexual, or heterosexual, if you're a woman who wants to get
pregnant without a male partner, you'll find this book a big help.
Includes info on many aspects of pregnancy — physical, legal,
emotional, and logistical, to name but a few — from pre-conception
(does thinking about getting pregnant count as a "pre-conceived
notion?") to early babyhood. Thoroughly researched, clearly and
humorously
written.
Revised and Updated Edition (2005, 270 pp.)
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