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The Erotic Edge
In this long-awaited, graphically intense exploration of seduction, romance, and erotic fantasy, no taboos are put on shared pleasure or the imagination of desire. Lonnie Barbach, a highly regarded professional in the field of sexuality and relationships, has collected 22 erotic and arousing stories written by both men and women. In her commentaries, Barbach examines the strong connection between men's sexual response and visual stimuli, contrasted with the importance of foreplay and mental suduction for women, and offers advice on how to use particular stories as a starting point for sexual encounters.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1994
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January 24, 2022
Interesting little stories.
August 9, 2024
I tried.
Also, CAN WE STOP INCORPORATING IMAGERY OF CHILDREN INTO SEX SCENES????? NO ONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING SEXUAL WITH "CHILDLIKE INDULGENCE". JESUS CHRIST.
Also, CAN WE STOP INCORPORATING IMAGERY OF CHILDREN INTO SEX SCENES????? NO ONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING SEXUAL WITH "CHILDLIKE INDULGENCE". JESUS CHRIST.
September 6, 2016
Wow. This is quite the collection.
It runs the gamut from great to sweet to "how not to write."
Most of the sex is pretty tame—not much in the way of freaky kinks—though graphic and fairly sexy. Some uses terminology that's embarrassing at best and takes you right out of the moment.
Though I didn't care for the stories at the end, it was an interesting section: three stories, told in six chapters, by both POVs of three couples discussing their sex lives with their partners. I hadn't seen that before.
It runs the gamut from great to sweet to "how not to write."
Most of the sex is pretty tame—not much in the way of freaky kinks—though graphic and fairly sexy. Some uses terminology that's embarrassing at best and takes you right out of the moment.
Though I didn't care for the stories at the end, it was an interesting section: three stories, told in six chapters, by both POVs of three couples discussing their sex lives with their partners. I hadn't seen that before.
July 5, 2011
A collection of short erotic stories. Some good, some not so much. The author seems to have a particular ax to grind about the difference between male authors and female authors. She also wastes no time in letting us know that female authors are far superior in every way shape and form. Still very interesting and some of the stories were definitely hot.
November 1, 2012
22 stories... some wild, some mild, and some just really strange and out there.
One thing it did try to do was point out stories written by men and those by women and the differences on which each like and seem to focus on.
One thing it did try to do was point out stories written by men and those by women and the differences on which each like and seem to focus on.
September 22, 2008
These stories are great for bedtime. They won't make you sleepy, but they will get you ready for bed!
October 15, 2012
A little bored after reading a few stories. Some of the stories I thought were dumb.
November 17, 2014
Not very good.I found it boring and rather mundane. However it might float your boat. It was way way vanilla.
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