Tasting Her

by Rachel Kramer Bussel (Editor)

The primal sense of taking in the essence, taste, smell, and sexy up-closeness of a lover is a powerful aphrodisiac that affects one physically, mentally, and emotionally. Once this special connection is made, the heat of desire, passion, and lust focus before one's eyes and tie arousal directly to them. Tasting Her explores the ultimate joys of oral sex from a distinctly male point of view.

Genres: Erotica, Anthologies, Short Stories, Sexuality

200 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2008

About the author

I'm the editor of the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series and over 70 anthologies including The Big Book of Orgasms and Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica. I've also written a wide range of erotica about everything from French fries to fishnets. I write about books, culture, sexuality and relationships, teach erotica writing workshops and consult with erotica authors and sex writers to help them advance their careers. I read a wide range of genres, from erotica to romance to mystery to memoir to graphic novels and anything that strikes my fancy. See my website for my newsletter with book giveaways and writing samples.

Reviews

[Max Sebastian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an exquisite feast of erotic writing, without a single weak story among the collection, providing a range of different perspectives on an often underrated facet of human sexuality that can be so easily misunderstood by both men and women, even in this modern and liberated age. Readers will quickly know from the title whether it's for them, and while even the editor reveals an uncertainty over the topic at hand initially within her introduction, the sheer beauty and fever-inducing prose within her anthology must have put paid to that uncertainty, for her presentation is flawless.

Particular favorites of mine among the strong line-up included Craig T Sorenson's wonderful "Suspension", Adelaide Clark's filthy "Happy Hours", James Drew Dyer's quirky "Dropping the Hint" and Teresa Noelle Roberts' preconception-challenging "The Dominance of the Tongue", but any anthology that starts with a Jeremy Edwards story is holding out a great promise for the rest of the journey, and the other stories certainly don't disappoint either, including the editor's own sweetly satisfying "Cunnilingus 101".

As a collection, it's educational and enlightening, and as far as the heat factor is concerned, as mouthwatering as it gets for any reader for whom the title alone can provoke that irresistible quickening of the heart beat, and for me it will no doubt be read and re-read again as a true favorite.

[Rosalía · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every story in TASTING HER shared an interesting slice of information to both the giver and the receiver of cunnilingus. I was particularly interested in the educational tidbits from the male authors and male characters but felt enlightened by the lesbian characters as well. My favorite stories were: SNATCH by Donna George Story, SUSPENSION by Craig J. Sorensen, SPILL by Allison Tyler, and HOLD ON, I'M COMING by Kristina Wright.

[Sandy b · Rating 5 out of 5]

i want to make it clear that i am not into porn;it,s boring and a waste of time
but a great erotic read can and does add spice

this is most certainly a tome that will find a place in my library

[Arabian Prince · Rating 4 out of 5]

She tastes good, you should read it ;)

[Emilee · Rating 5 out of 5]

x

[Theresadesinyahoo.Com · Rating 5 out of 5]

cool

[Lilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Due to the title it really isn’t much of a stretch to figure out what this book is about. After reading the introduction I did think about putting this book down since the editor mentioned she didn’t much care for oral sex. It was a little jarring but I decided to carry on. I’m glad I did because every story offered something—-and all were well-written and chosen—-yet the ones I enjoyed the most were “Treatment for a Tongue Job” by Thomas S. Roche; “Rain Check” by Emerald and “Spill” by Alison Tyler.

[David Schwan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had reservations at first reading this because the editor in the introduction indicates that she does not like oral sex; that said, this book was a satisfying collection of stories.

[Rabadabango]

Okay

[The Lit Beauty Chick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked this up to cleanse my palette in between some really heavy reads. Skipped a few stories but all in all good collection to keep your mind...busy

[Brendan]

Life got in the way, so I had to ditch it.