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Sex: A Man's Guide
Discusses male reproductive anatomy and hormones, sexual behavior and technique, family planning, and STDs
500 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 1996
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March 19, 2008
Good solid information. I think every man/woman should know.
December 22, 2021
Sex: A Man’s Guide, Stefan Bechtel, Laurence Roy Stains (tee, hee, hee — Stains), 1996
My favorite quote: “Some ancient philosophers thought that semen’s grayish froth was a little bit of the gray matter between our ears — and, therefore, not something to be indiscriminately spent.” Umm .. gray? I don’t know whose you’re looking at but, gross. And btw, I’ll spend mine as indiscriminately as I see fit, thank you very much. If God didn’t want me spreading it around, he wouldn’t have given me so much of it
Notable characters: Well, it’s non-fiction so it’s pretty much just you and your penis — if you have one
Most memorable scene: It’s been a while since I read this, but as I recall, the chapter on the male g-spot had me clutching my pearls, pretending to be scandalized in case “they” were watching me. I don’t know who “they” are but I know they’re watching, and I’d hate for them to think I’m desensitized to such heathen practices
Greatest strengths: Its heft. This book packs a punch! I know, because I once found myself hurling it at what I believed to be an intruder. Turns out it was just a moth, but I’ll tell you what: that sucker won’t mess ME again
Standout achievements: I was so drawn into the chapters on sexual positions that I found myself re-enacting them as I read along. It gave me a real feel for what my body is capable of — even if it did upset the other people on the bus
Fun Facts: This book dedicates 6 pages to the clitoris and only 1 page to sexual duration. Do with that what you will
Other media: N/A What it taught me: Honestly, not that much. Maybe if I’d read it when I was 12, things would be different, but I pretty much already had things figured out
How it inspired me: The section on STDs inspired me to take a vow of abstinence. Lamest week and a half of my life
Additional thoughts: I don’t even know why I read this book. All I remember is that one day, I was walking through a bookstore and I saw the word SEX in bright red letters beckoniong me from the shelves. The next thing I knew, I was at home reading it — which, I’m sure, is exactly how “they” planned it all along …
Haunt me: alistaircross.com
My favorite quote: “Some ancient philosophers thought that semen’s grayish froth was a little bit of the gray matter between our ears — and, therefore, not something to be indiscriminately spent.” Umm .. gray? I don’t know whose you’re looking at but, gross. And btw, I’ll spend mine as indiscriminately as I see fit, thank you very much. If God didn’t want me spreading it around, he wouldn’t have given me so much of it
Notable characters: Well, it’s non-fiction so it’s pretty much just you and your penis — if you have one
Most memorable scene: It’s been a while since I read this, but as I recall, the chapter on the male g-spot had me clutching my pearls, pretending to be scandalized in case “they” were watching me. I don’t know who “they” are but I know they’re watching, and I’d hate for them to think I’m desensitized to such heathen practices
Greatest strengths: Its heft. This book packs a punch! I know, because I once found myself hurling it at what I believed to be an intruder. Turns out it was just a moth, but I’ll tell you what: that sucker won’t mess ME again
Standout achievements: I was so drawn into the chapters on sexual positions that I found myself re-enacting them as I read along. It gave me a real feel for what my body is capable of — even if it did upset the other people on the bus
Fun Facts: This book dedicates 6 pages to the clitoris and only 1 page to sexual duration. Do with that what you will
Other media: N/A What it taught me: Honestly, not that much. Maybe if I’d read it when I was 12, things would be different, but I pretty much already had things figured out
How it inspired me: The section on STDs inspired me to take a vow of abstinence. Lamest week and a half of my life
Additional thoughts: I don’t even know why I read this book. All I remember is that one day, I was walking through a bookstore and I saw the word SEX in bright red letters beckoniong me from the shelves. The next thing I knew, I was at home reading it — which, I’m sure, is exactly how “they” planned it all along …
Haunt me: alistaircross.com
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December 29, 2008bought 2008 trade paper
2,514 respondants to survey from Men's Health Magazine
c 1996 p247-50 bondage and discipline, eroticized power play, ref's June Reinish of Kinsey Institute and Nancy Friday --
776 written responces to survey mailed to 3000 randomly selected subscribers
twelve opened questions printed in the magazine answered by 1800+ readers self selected including a few women
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2,514 respondants to survey from Men's Health Magazine
c 1996 p247-50 bondage and discipline, eroticized power play, ref's June Reinish of Kinsey Institute and Nancy Friday --
776 written responces to survey mailed to 3000 randomly selected subscribers
twelve opened questions printed in the magazine answered by 1800+ readers self selected including a few women
OK ideas
May 28, 2012
Recommended sekali buat yang sebentar lagi menikah :-)
September 12, 2019
Even though this guide is about 25 years old, I learned quite a bit. Yet another book I would not have read but that it arrived at the thrift store and seemed a bit too graphic to be shelved in a church sponsored store, especially since the "library" area shares a room with the children's section.
June 26, 2025
Some interesting topics and matters but the constant quoting of Mailer is annoying and helps nothing in the matter. Experience in this case than a book written ad hoc by a committee or armchair know it alls ain't going to do it and I love to read.
October 7, 2019
It nice read and educational for men
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