The Pegging Book: A Complete Guide to Anal Sex with a Strap-On Dildo

by Cooper S. Beckett, Lyndzi Miller, Tristan Taormino (Foreword)

In the beginning, there was no name for it.

The act was lumped in with general anal sex and general strap-on sex. But perhaps seeing a hole that needed filling, an online contest was held to name the act. When the dust had settled, the word was clear and the world was changed.

Pegging: A sex act in which the pegger anally penetrates the pegee with a strap-on dildo.

Authors Cooper S. Beckett and Lyndzi Miller tackle all you've ever wanted to know about pegging. How do we do it? What are the right tools for the job? Does it actually feel good? I'm a straight guy, will pegging make me gay? They answer these questions and also talk about safety, male anatomy and the health benefits of being pegged.

Beckett and Miller guide you through your experimentation with this most excellent act in a friendly and conversational fashion, showing you an in-depth look between the cheeks.

Genres: Nonfiction

216 pages, Paperback

Published October 14, 2022

About the author

As a queer non-monogamous writer, Cooper S. Beckett endeavors to create characters that reflect the diverse lifestyles of his friends, his partners, and himself. From that mandate, he writes scary, silly, and sexy books and essays. Beginning his writing career as a podcaster and speaker in the sexuality education community, he wrote My Life on the Swingset, a memoir of his first five years in non-monogamy, then followed that up with two novels that take a brutally honest look at swinging and polyamory, A Life Less Monogamous, and Approaching the Swingularity. Returning to his first love, the horror genre, has been like a homecoming. From a young age, his obsession with horror movies and books seriously concerned his mother. It probably still does. Given a choice, he would rather winter at the Overlook than the Waldorf. Like Lydia Deetz, he has always thought of himself strange and unusual, be it his perspective on sexuality, monogamy, politics, or where Elder Gods ought to fall in the hierarchy.

He lives in Chicago with his wife, constant, and binary star, Ophilia Tesla, and their black cats Xander and Willow.

Reviews

[Ella Dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pegging Book is more than a sex guide, it’s a smart and compassionate exploration of pegging as a cultural and sexual practice. Cooper and Lyndzi hold the reader’s hand through an intimidating sexual act with the kindness and tact of a cool friend. This book will reframe your entire concept of what sex should look and feel like beyond PIV penetration. It tackles every question a beginner might have: What does a prostate orgasm feel like? What kind of strap-on should I buy? And, gasp, does getting pegged make you gay? The Pegging Book is a necessary addition to every sex-positive reader’s library.

[Chanel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great information for the curious mind. The pegging Book by Cooper S Beckett & Lyndzi Millier.

[Moo Allred · Rating 5 out of 5]

A funny and informative book for beginners interested in pegging. Absolutely recommend to anyone even considering the activity.

[Morgan VH · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loveddd! Great sexual representation and exploration

[Johanna Sawyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks so much for a look at this book as it definitely caught my interest. I read many books but this was my absolute first on pegging. I thought the dynamic was different but with a kind of humor.

What did I like? I thought the gender definition explanation really helpful since I’d been curious but hadn’t really wanted to google it. The difference between cis and trans and other varieties. I also found the different positions helpful. The book covers pretty much everything you’d like to know about this act. It was done in a tasteful fashion and without all that scientific garbage or medical jargon. An easy to understand book. Four stars

Would I recommend or buy? I still feel like something was missing in this book. Pegging isn’t for people on a first date but there has to be a ton of stuff you can do to actually lead up to it. Still the book has great views and it was interesting. It was a wealth of information! If your interested to know more then check it out! Thanks for the peek.

I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left this review.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Pegging Book is an informative, inclusive, and approachable guide that demystifies a topic often left out of mainstream discussions about intimacy. Cooper Beckett and Lyndzi Miller cover everything from technique to communication with clarity and humor, making the book both practical and engaging. Whether you're a curious beginner or more experienced, there's something here for everyone. The authors’ emphasis on consent and open dialogue is especially commendable.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in pegging, then you have found the only book you will need. The authors take the time to explain anatomy, the physical act of pegging, psychological and sociological aspects of pegging, and even hardware in a down to earth manner. The book really has it all with all the humor and help that you would expect in a complete guide.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thornapple Press for an ARC of this book.

[Bookish_Pixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really wished that I read this book BEFORE I started doing this on my own. I found this book informative and easy to comprehend. It is very reader friendly. Definitely something I will suggesting to others who are exploring this. I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I am the sole author of all of the opinions expressed in this review.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a helpful guide. The authors truly care about healthy and safe sex practices. The guide is super inclusive and very welcoming to all levels. The Pegging Book is not just sex positive but sex worker positive so that gets 5 stars from me instantly. Thank you, Cooper and Lyndzi, for being so welcoming and kind in this book. Definitely recommend for anyone that is curious about knowing more.