Author: Hallie Lieberman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681775980
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
In the vein of Mary Roach's Bonk, a brilliant microhistory of the sex toy that ultimately tells the story of our changing sexual mores and evolving cultural values. Once only whispered about in clandestine corners, vibrators have become just another accessory for the suburban soccer mom. But how did these once-taboo toys become so socially acceptable? The journey of the devices to the cultural mainstream is a surprisingly stimulating one. In Buzz, Hallie Lieberman traces the tale from lubricant in Ancient Greece to the very first condom in 1560 to advertisements touting devices as medical equipment in 19th-century magazines. She looks in particular from the period of major change from the 1950s through the present, when sex toys evolved from symbols of female emancipation to tools in the fight against HIV/AIDS to consumerist marital aids to today's mainstays of pop culture. The story is populated with a cast of vivid and fascinating characters including Dell Williams, founder of the first feminist sex toy store; Betty Dodson, whose workshops helped 1960s women discover vibrators; and Gosnell Duncan, a paraplegic engineer who invented the silicone dildo. And these personal dramas are all set against a backdrop of changing American attitudes toward sexuality, feminism, LGBTQ issues, and more. Both educational and titillating, Buzz will make readers think quite differently about those secret items hiding in bedside drawers across the nation.
Buzz
Author: Hallie Lieberman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681775980
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
In the vein of Mary Roach's Bonk, a brilliant microhistory of the sex toy that ultimately tells the story of our changing sexual mores and evolving cultural values. Once only whispered about in clandestine corners, vibrators have become just another accessory for the suburban soccer mom. But how did these once-taboo toys become so socially acceptable? The journey of the devices to the cultural mainstream is a surprisingly stimulating one. In Buzz, Hallie Lieberman traces the tale from lubricant in Ancient Greece to the very first condom in 1560 to advertisements touting devices as medical equipment in 19th-century magazines. She looks in particular from the period of major change from the 1950s through the present, when sex toys evolved from symbols of female emancipation to tools in the fight against HIV/AIDS to consumerist marital aids to today's mainstays of pop culture. The story is populated with a cast of vivid and fascinating characters including Dell Williams, founder of the first feminist sex toy store; Betty Dodson, whose workshops helped 1960s women discover vibrators; and Gosnell Duncan, a paraplegic engineer who invented the silicone dildo. And these personal dramas are all set against a backdrop of changing American attitudes toward sexuality, feminism, LGBTQ issues, and more. Both educational and titillating, Buzz will make readers think quite differently about those secret items hiding in bedside drawers across the nation.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681775980
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
In the vein of Mary Roach's Bonk, a brilliant microhistory of the sex toy that ultimately tells the story of our changing sexual mores and evolving cultural values. Once only whispered about in clandestine corners, vibrators have become just another accessory for the suburban soccer mom. But how did these once-taboo toys become so socially acceptable? The journey of the devices to the cultural mainstream is a surprisingly stimulating one. In Buzz, Hallie Lieberman traces the tale from lubricant in Ancient Greece to the very first condom in 1560 to advertisements touting devices as medical equipment in 19th-century magazines. She looks in particular from the period of major change from the 1950s through the present, when sex toys evolved from symbols of female emancipation to tools in the fight against HIV/AIDS to consumerist marital aids to today's mainstays of pop culture. The story is populated with a cast of vivid and fascinating characters including Dell Williams, founder of the first feminist sex toy store; Betty Dodson, whose workshops helped 1960s women discover vibrators; and Gosnell Duncan, a paraplegic engineer who invented the silicone dildo. And these personal dramas are all set against a backdrop of changing American attitudes toward sexuality, feminism, LGBTQ issues, and more. Both educational and titillating, Buzz will make readers think quite differently about those secret items hiding in bedside drawers across the nation.
Vibrator Nation
Author: Lynn Comella
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822372673
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
In the 1970s a group of pioneering feminist entrepreneurs launched a movement that ultimately changed the way sex was talked about, had, and enjoyed. Boldly reimagining who sex shops were for and the kinds of spaces they could be, these entrepreneurs opened sex-toy stores like Eve’s Garden, Good Vibrations, and Babeland not just as commercial enterprises, but to provide educational and community resources as well. In Vibrator Nation Lynn Comella tells the fascinating history of how these stores raised sexual consciousness, redefined the adult industry, and changed women's lives. Comella describes a world where sex-positive retailers double as social activists, where products are framed as tools of liberation, and where consumers are willing to pay for the promise of better living—one conversation, vibrator, and orgasm at a time.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822372673
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
In the 1970s a group of pioneering feminist entrepreneurs launched a movement that ultimately changed the way sex was talked about, had, and enjoyed. Boldly reimagining who sex shops were for and the kinds of spaces they could be, these entrepreneurs opened sex-toy stores like Eve’s Garden, Good Vibrations, and Babeland not just as commercial enterprises, but to provide educational and community resources as well. In Vibrator Nation Lynn Comella tells the fascinating history of how these stores raised sexual consciousness, redefined the adult industry, and changed women's lives. Comella describes a world where sex-positive retailers double as social activists, where products are framed as tools of liberation, and where consumers are willing to pay for the promise of better living—one conversation, vibrator, and orgasm at a time.
Sex Toys of the Gods
Author: Christian McLaughlin
Publisher: Dutton Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Jackie Collins meets Armistead Maupin in this wickedly funny satire of life in Hollywood by the author of the bestselling 'Glamourpuss'.
Publisher: Dutton Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Jackie Collins meets Armistead Maupin in this wickedly funny satire of life in Hollywood by the author of the bestselling 'Glamourpuss'.
The Little Black Book of Sex Toys
Author: Theia M. Powers
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
ISBN: 1441306064
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Unlock your body's potential with the Little Black Book of Sex Toys! If seedy, tasteless sex shops come to mind when you think of sex toys, FORGET what you think you know! the sex toy world has drastically changed and chic shops and boutiques around the world now carry beautiful, high-quality accoutrements. This book will gently guide you through more than 50 different toys—from vibrators to massagers, from dildos to insertable g-spot multi-taskers—to help you discover what you (and your partner) may like. Also includes a helpful resources chapter with further reading and shopping guidance. Up to 70 percent of women are reportedly unable to reach orgasm through intercourse alone. Sometimes you need a little help from your friends! and with all the stress in life, why not add a bit more playfulness to the mix? MATURE CONTENT.
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
ISBN: 1441306064
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Unlock your body's potential with the Little Black Book of Sex Toys! If seedy, tasteless sex shops come to mind when you think of sex toys, FORGET what you think you know! the sex toy world has drastically changed and chic shops and boutiques around the world now carry beautiful, high-quality accoutrements. This book will gently guide you through more than 50 different toys—from vibrators to massagers, from dildos to insertable g-spot multi-taskers—to help you discover what you (and your partner) may like. Also includes a helpful resources chapter with further reading and shopping guidance. Up to 70 percent of women are reportedly unable to reach orgasm through intercourse alone. Sometimes you need a little help from your friends! and with all the stress in life, why not add a bit more playfulness to the mix? MATURE CONTENT.
The Big Book of Sex Toys
Author: Tristan Taormino
Publisher: Quiver
ISBN: 9781592333554
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Use Sex Toys to Turn Up the Excitement! Are you looking to take your sex life from everyday to extraordinary? The Big Book of Sex Toys covers the hottest hardware for taking your sex life to the next level. Whether you’re looking to liven up solo sex, hit hot spots more easily, give your partner new sensations or add new twists to classic positions, inside you’ll find every toy imaginable from mild to wild. Inside, you'll find: —Wearable vibrators that give you a buzz all day long —Double-ended dildos that give simultaneous penetration for him and her —Sex furniture and swing-sets that make your bedroom the ultimate playground —Fun accoutrements that put the sizzle in sensation play Sexy photos take the guesswork out how to integrate toys with positions, oral sex, and hand moves as well as how to get in and out of strap-ons, slings, and swings like a pro. Renowned author, sex expert, and adult film director Tristan Taormino has put together the ultimate guide to choosing, buying, and getting the most sexual satisfaction from your sex toys. Whether you’re a curious novice or an advanced aficionado, The Big Book of Sex Toys offers recommendations and advice for the top toys in every category from vibrators to butt plugs to bondage and tells you everything you need to know but were too shy to ask.
Publisher: Quiver
ISBN: 9781592333554
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Use Sex Toys to Turn Up the Excitement! Are you looking to take your sex life from everyday to extraordinary? The Big Book of Sex Toys covers the hottest hardware for taking your sex life to the next level. Whether you’re looking to liven up solo sex, hit hot spots more easily, give your partner new sensations or add new twists to classic positions, inside you’ll find every toy imaginable from mild to wild. Inside, you'll find: —Wearable vibrators that give you a buzz all day long —Double-ended dildos that give simultaneous penetration for him and her —Sex furniture and swing-sets that make your bedroom the ultimate playground —Fun accoutrements that put the sizzle in sensation play Sexy photos take the guesswork out how to integrate toys with positions, oral sex, and hand moves as well as how to get in and out of strap-ons, slings, and swings like a pro. Renowned author, sex expert, and adult film director Tristan Taormino has put together the ultimate guide to choosing, buying, and getting the most sexual satisfaction from your sex toys. Whether you’re a curious novice or an advanced aficionado, The Big Book of Sex Toys offers recommendations and advice for the top toys in every category from vibrators to butt plugs to bondage and tells you everything you need to know but were too shy to ask.
Make Your Own Sex Toys
Author: Matt Pagett
Publisher: Crombie Jardine
ISBN: 9781905102945
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Giving new meaning to the expression "take pleasure into your own hands,""Make Your Own Sex Toys" is a witty yet practical guide featuring how-to directions for 50 inventive DIY accoutrements. Readers can whip up the Knitted Willy Warmer for cold winter nights, get turned on with the Electro Stimu vibrator, or assemble the Mutual Member double-dildo to cheer up a lonely friend. Practical information plus easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams ensure professional results even for the crafting novice. With quick-reference sidebars, crafty improvisation ideas, and handy shortcuts, "Make Your Own Sex Toys" is sure to get the creative juices flowing.
Publisher: Crombie Jardine
ISBN: 9781905102945
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Giving new meaning to the expression "take pleasure into your own hands,""Make Your Own Sex Toys" is a witty yet practical guide featuring how-to directions for 50 inventive DIY accoutrements. Readers can whip up the Knitted Willy Warmer for cold winter nights, get turned on with the Electro Stimu vibrator, or assemble the Mutual Member double-dildo to cheer up a lonely friend. Practical information plus easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams ensure professional results even for the crafting novice. With quick-reference sidebars, crafty improvisation ideas, and handy shortcuts, "Make Your Own Sex Toys" is sure to get the creative juices flowing.
The Adventurous Couple's Guide to Sex Toys
Author: Violet Blue
Publisher: Cleis Press
ISBN: 1573445703
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Feeling adventurous? In this witty and well-informed consumer guide, best-selling author and sex educator Violet Blue shows couples how to choose and use sex toys to play and explore together — and have mind-blowing sex. She leads readers through the maze of sex toys on the market, explaining the many options available, including different materials, care and cleaning, and how to see through exaggerated marketing claims. Along the way Violet offers tips on creative usage and ideas for introducing sex toys to a relationship: how to ask your boyfriend to use the blindfold in your bedside drawer or how to surprise your wife with a saucy gift without getting your face slapped (unless that was the point). The Adventurous Couple’s Guide to Sex Toys takes a practical, sex-positive approach to pleasure, with plenty of safety advice and a list of websites for savvy online shopping. But why stop with the basics? Care to enact a threesome fantasy with two people? Set up the sexiest lighting for a webcam show? Dream of owning a steel cage dining table for captivating dinner parties? From the tried-and-true to the truly spectacular, you’ll find it here in The Adventurous Couple’s Guide.
Publisher: Cleis Press
ISBN: 1573445703
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Feeling adventurous? In this witty and well-informed consumer guide, best-selling author and sex educator Violet Blue shows couples how to choose and use sex toys to play and explore together — and have mind-blowing sex. She leads readers through the maze of sex toys on the market, explaining the many options available, including different materials, care and cleaning, and how to see through exaggerated marketing claims. Along the way Violet offers tips on creative usage and ideas for introducing sex toys to a relationship: how to ask your boyfriend to use the blindfold in your bedside drawer or how to surprise your wife with a saucy gift without getting your face slapped (unless that was the point). The Adventurous Couple’s Guide to Sex Toys takes a practical, sex-positive approach to pleasure, with plenty of safety advice and a list of websites for savvy online shopping. But why stop with the basics? Care to enact a threesome fantasy with two people? Set up the sexiest lighting for a webcam show? Dream of owning a steel cage dining table for captivating dinner parties? From the tried-and-true to the truly spectacular, you’ll find it here in The Adventurous Couple’s Guide.
Sex Toy Tales
Author: Anne Semans
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
You're never too old to play with toys -- and so demonstrate the women and men whose true-life sex toy tales and outrageous fiction fill the pages of this engaging erotic anthology.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
You're never too old to play with toys -- and so demonstrate the women and men whose true-life sex toy tales and outrageous fiction fill the pages of this engaging erotic anthology.
How to Save the World by Recycling Your Sex Toys
Author: Noel O'Hare
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN: 9781869662660
Category : Advice columns
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"How to save the world is a fierce and funny satire on green grumbles. 'Agony aunt' letters from concerned citizens of the environment pitch a host of bizarre and deliciously cheeky questions about how they might become more environmentally friendly. Resident eco-warrior 'Dr Green' offers suitably scorching replies that use real-life examples of eco-daftness. A typical question: 'My partner has IBS and farts a lot. Is he contributing to global warming and how can he reduce his emissions?'"--Publisher's website.
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN: 9781869662660
Category : Advice columns
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"How to save the world is a fierce and funny satire on green grumbles. 'Agony aunt' letters from concerned citizens of the environment pitch a host of bizarre and deliciously cheeky questions about how they might become more environmentally friendly. Resident eco-warrior 'Dr Green' offers suitably scorching replies that use real-life examples of eco-daftness. A typical question: 'My partner has IBS and farts a lot. Is he contributing to global warming and how can he reduce his emissions?'"--Publisher's website.
50 Things to Do with a Rabbit & Other Sex Toys
Author: Daisy Valetta
Publisher: Carlton Books
ISBN: 9781780978024
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
No, not that kind of rabbit For couples play as well as "alone" moments, this saucy but sensual guide to the wonderful world of sex toys will provide hours of entertainment and help you fully explore your erotic side. It has a rundown on the different types of vibrators to try out and their plus points, as well as techniques and positions for you and your partner to try together . . . or for you to go solo. For anyone who wants to spice up her love life and add a little spark to the bedroom--or any other room--50 Things to Do with a Rabbit is a must-have.
Publisher: Carlton Books
ISBN: 9781780978024
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
No, not that kind of rabbit For couples play as well as "alone" moments, this saucy but sensual guide to the wonderful world of sex toys will provide hours of entertainment and help you fully explore your erotic side. It has a rundown on the different types of vibrators to try out and their plus points, as well as techniques and positions for you and your partner to try together . . . or for you to go solo. For anyone who wants to spice up her love life and add a little spark to the bedroom--or any other room--50 Things to Do with a Rabbit is a must-have.