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Good Vibrations Guide to Sex: The Most Complete Sex Manual Ever Written Paperback – November 11, 2002

by Cathy Winks (Author), Anne Semans (Author)
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For ALL readers--women and men, heterosexual or lesbian, gay, or bisexual--this candid, upbeat guide offers expert advice on all aspects of sexuality:
  • How to talk about sex and keep your relationships sizzling
  • Orgasms--G-spot, female ejaculation, and multiple orgasms for both men and women
  • "If you want the job done right, do it yourself"--Expanded section on masturbation
  • NEW! Sex Over a Lifetime--Growing up, coming out, pregnancy, parenting, midlife cycles, and aging
  • NEW! Teens Sexual Bill of Rights
  • Real stories--Hundreds of real people talk about real sex
  • NEW! Dealing with disability, depression and other medical issues
  • Fantasy--Favorite themes, games, and power play
  • Comprehensive guide to erotica....in print, on screen, and on the internet
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    Cleis Press
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    November 11, 2002
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  6. ISBN-10
    1573441589
  7. ISBN-13
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"Useful for absolutely everyone. Old, young, fit, disabled, gay, straight or working out the details, this book tells you, shows you and reassures you." --O, The Oprah Magazine--Reviews

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Why did you write this book?
We were inspired to write the first edition of this book when we worked in the women-owned vibrator store Good Vibrations. Many customers requested a comprehensive, up-to-date sex manual, but we simply couldn’t find one that spoke to a diverse audience, addressed a wide variety of sexual activities, and celebrated sex toy use. So we wrote it ourselves. Since its publication in 1994, The Good Vibrations Guide to Sex has sold over 100,000 copies, so we know we're on to something! It is used in health clinics and college sexuality courses, is recommended by sex therapists and medical professionals, and has helped women and men enjoy more satisfying sex lives.

Who is it written for?
Well, as one reviewer puts it, "It’s strange but true that your mother, your father, your celibate sister, and the teenage boy who mows your lawn could all benefit from this book." We write for Good Vibrations’ wide range of customers--gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, young, old, novices, old-timers, singles, partnered, multi-partnered, the physically challenged, and the sexually jaded, to name a few. And we write for the many people who are too shy to enter stores like Good Vibrations. Even those who don’t have the slightest interest in sex toys will find enlightening advice and information in The Good Vibrations Guide to Sex, which covers anatomy, desire, sexual technique, communication, and more.

Why have so many reviewers called this sex manual "the best"?
It’s the complete guide to a healthy sex life for people of all ages and sexual orientations, written in a friendly, inclusive, and nonjudgmental style. We offer advice, instruction, definitions, anecdotes, and validation for a variety of sexual interests and activities. We’re convinced that access to good sex information leads to greater health and happiness, and we hope to provide readers with all the encouragement they need to explore the wide world of sexual pleasure.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cleis Press; 3rd edition (November 11, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1573441589
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1573441582
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.88 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.89 x 11 inches
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PattyRatty
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2019
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Anything written by Betty Dodson on sexuality is worth reading. She presents the material so matter-of-factly and at the same time, with a good bit of humor. Even with topics a bit out of your comfort zone, she is factual without being clinical. Everyone can learn something new. Her hand-drawn illustrations are explicit and at the same time, artistic and well done.
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Educating Adults about Sex
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
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After I learned that my boyfriend had no formal sex education, I rushed to the Internet to find this gem. I learned everything I needed to learn from a relative's copy of the book, and I leave it around for him to flip through whenever he's bored. It covers everything from self-esteem to anatomy and more. It's a great reference tool for WGSS papers as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars It's easy to follow and simple language so that was a ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
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I bought this book because it was required reading for a class. It's easy to follow and simple language so that was a nice change in comparison to most of my university textbooks!
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Anonymous
3.0 out of 5 stars Good information, but a little dry
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2010
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This is one of the better sex advice books I've read. I found a lot of interesting information and it's my understanding that the author is quite versed on the topic. However at times (and maybe this is due to the size of the book) I felt that I was back in college reading a textbook. It's definitely not a book that you sit down to read cover to cover, so I guess it's good they included a helpful index. Okay so where's the g-spot again? My husband hasn't found it yet. :P
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Mara
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Well Written
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2018
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I had to buy this for a lecture hall I am taking on Sexuality. One of the best purchases I will ever make for college. This book is not only thorough, but offers a different perspective on sex.
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Threw away
1.0 out of 5 stars Too broad of audience
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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In some of the opening pages, they talk about creating this book to be (like the title) the most complete book. However I do not believe that is appropriate for the topic of sex and think they went way too far.

The authors go into detail about their opinions about sexual activity within young/pre-teens.

They give their personal opinion about how child pornography is not really a thing and a conspiracy by religious prudes to ban all porn.

As someone in a heterosexual relationship, I do not want to see pictures depicting same-sex positions.

While I don't disagree they should be able to print what they want, I don't want this in something for my situation of a monogamous heterosexual relationship. I went to return it and Amazon credited me back without actually sending it back. So I threw it away.
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David Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great comprehensive book
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2013
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This book was very comprehensive and has a diversity of representations. If you are looking for facts and options this is the way to go. I am involved in a sexual education program and this book has given some great ideas and provided to answer questions that I never even considered.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I had to read this for a college class but ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2016
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I had to read this for a college class but this should be required reading for everyone; it's of the most positive, comprehensive, and inclusive books on the subject ever. Packs more information than any online source I've found.
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M. D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introductory sex guide
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2019
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When I read this as a teenager I bought this book in a bookstore. I remember reading the testimonials written in italics of the people who answered their surveys and their age. I remember on the section on pre-orgasmic women a woman aged 57 gave a testimony that her first orgasm was at the age of 53 after divorcing her husband. She sounded happy, writing that she's since been trying to catch up for all those gone by, but I felt angry for her. It was at that moment when I realized I sort of had a weird kind of 'secret knowledge' with this book and books like these and I became interested in learning more about human sexuality & relationships.
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Tracey Carmen
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2016
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fast delivery, exactly what I needed
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Mike A
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2014
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Not as good as I hoped it would be
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Goetz Schildt
4.0 out of 5 stars complete it is
Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2014
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The "most complete" says it all from anatomy to communications and most other subjects in between. I think this 3rd edition may even be better than the 2nd, which I got from the library, but I have not got that far yet.
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