The Happy Hook-Up: A Single Girl's Guide to Casual Sex

by Joy Alexa Sherman, Nicole Tocantins

Mindless fling, harmless hook-up, booty call, friends with benefits. Call it what you want, but let'­s be honest: more females than ever are choosing to stay single-and sleeping around has become an accepted, if not expected, part of the singles scene. But while casual sex is no longer a girl'­s dirty little secret, it'­s not always as easy as it'­s often made out to be. In THE HAPPY HOOK-UP, two 30-something women who have done hard time in the casual sex trenches address the various issues that single women face before, during, and after hooking up. Using extensive interviews with a variety of experts, THE HAPPY HOOK-UP explores the physical, behavioral, and emotional issues that go along with doing the casual deed. Accompanying the authors'­ sardonic and sage advice is an array of entertaining and educational anecdotes from women who'­ve hooked up and survived to share their enlightening tales. They shed light on such important issues as planning ahead (go easy on the alcohol-and the fiber), special engagements (celebrity screws; workplace whoopie), and the awkward moments after (the phone number exchange; breakfast in public). Featuring quizzes and checklists to gauge the reader'­s casual sex readiness as well as glimpses into getting lucky from the male perspective, THE HAPPY HOOK-UP looks at commitment-free fun from a smart and empowering perspective.A woman'­s guide to casual sex, featuring advice from relevant experts, vixens in the know, and a few well-chosen guys. Appeals to the same sassy gals who watch Sex and the City, read Cosmo, and use Blue Q'­s "Dirty Girl" and "Virgin/Slut" beauty products. A recent U.S. study showed that almost 50 percent of adults have had a one-night stand.

312 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really a book I needed to read, but it was funny. If I was really interested in casual "you-know-what," it would have been a wonderful book, however. Personally, I find the reality of it too scary! I did find the definitions of made-up words hilarious. I'd leave examples, but I'd hate to offend anyone.

[Timmytheninja · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was really funny (and at times crazy) but what I really love about this book is that me and my friend started answering questionnaires, then later find out who's the real slut. Hahaha try to answer with friends to make it more interesting.

Oh, yeah forgot to say I bought this book out of a flea market. Great score, great quality, but wouldn't buy it brand new.

[Dudadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

really funny although hard to relate

[gudetamama · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. A bunch of Cosmo anecdotes about exploits. Not much new.

[Genevieve · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am borderline evangelical about this book. Why aren't there more books like this out there?

[Daniel Grunfeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

I suspect that I am in this book... Nicole?