The Oy of Sex: Jewish Women Write Erotica

by Marcy Sheiner (Editor)

From Erotique Noire to On a Bed of Rice and Pleasure in the Word, ethnically themed collections are becoming more and more popular among readers of erotica. The Oy of Sex represents the first anthology of Jewish women's erotica by mainstream authors including Joan Nestle (author of A Fragile Union); Robin Bernstein (editor of Bridges, a journal of Jewish feminist culture and politics); and Judith Arcana (author of Grace Paley's Life Stories, A Literary Biography). The stories in The Oy of Sex are laden with Jewish symbols, holy days, customs, and cultural references -- along with zaftig women, tempting food, and a hefty dose of Yiddish humor!

Genres: Erotica

219 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Born in the Bronx. Stuck in California with the New York Blues.


M. Sheiner is also the editor of several anthologies of women's erotica.

Reviews

[Daemon Grendl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This anthology is entirely by Jewish women. So, not surprisingly, many of the stories revolve around Jewish holidays and customs. But don't let that discourage you. All the stories are hot, entertaining, and usually very funny. There's even a glossary to explain the Yiddish words and other stuff. I especially liked the Jewish Personal Ads - way too funny!

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a gift.