The guide to getting it on pdf free download

Does that clarify the issue? The scenarios vary, but a reoccurring dream involves some post coital humanoid running on a treadmill. They collapse onto the moving belt which launches them across the room into a pile of free weights. This is called the Ted Nugent.

And it is nowhere to be found in here. View all 22 comments. A sex guide as big as a telephone book; a page turner, yet somehow oddly disappointing in many respects. My greatest frustrations with this book--achievement though this tome may be and it is quite a feat --are that it repeats a number of facts and motifs over and over, and seems to do so because there is no apparent logical order to the overall presentation.

It gets to be quite fatiguing after a few hundred pages. The book is meant to be digested in small compartmentalized bits. The voice is be A sex guide as big as a telephone book; a page turner, yet somehow oddly disappointing in many respects. The voice is bemused and humorous, but quite often I found author Joannides' urges to make jokes about the topics under discussion strained and possibly undermined the facts he was writing about.

The book tries to find a balance between facts, conjecture, philosophy and humor to keep itself from becoming academically boring though many sources are aptly cited , but sometimes I think the conjectures and the quips go too far. The definition of trophy wife in the book's "Goofy Glossary", for instance, is mainly editorialized satire that seems to cynically dismiss a man's second marriage outright without making any concession to genuine feelings and motives, and is sexist to boot.

Most intelligent readers should be able to discern between Joannides' flip opinions and actual facts, but sometimes the line is blurred to the point of annoyance. Is it necessary to have an entire two pages devoted to showing a first-timer how to insert a tampon, and then have a section that jokes about Viagra and dismisses its users rather than talking more about the facts of what Viagra does?

Is it necessary on page to give the exact same advice about using condoms as was already detailed earlier in the book? Why does the book insist throughout that the best thing to do when contemplating or having sex is to talk to your partner about what each of you wants, but then have an entire chapter way back on page about "Talking to Your Partner About Sex"?

Shouldn't this chapter be on page 1? In the chapter on anal play on page , why does Joannides mention gerbiling as one kind of kink without then elaborating on it or condemning it, since, as he notes elsewhere, there are sexual rights and wrongs? In one section he rather courageously and gingerly raises the question of interfamial desire, but then seems at sea in explaining it.

Why include letters from average people asking about sex topics that in many cases have already been addressed in the book? Overall, I found this pop guide to be like taking a balloon ride over the landscape of sex with an eccentric balloonist tour guide, getting caught in crosswinds and drifting again over previously flown-over territory.

I did learn some things, including a few practices I was not aware of, and would recommend it to people who think they know it all and who usually botch their lovemaking as a result.

There are some gems throughout. It was interesting to learn about an exercise in which women are observed taking the man's on-top thrusting role and being barely able to handle it for 3 minutes, resulting in many exclamations of "How do men do it? An accomplished lover is a wise grasshopper who implores a partner to give him copious amounts of advice.

View all 3 comments. Because everyone should have a sex guide book that quotes The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This is an excellent, general guide to sex and is designed as an all-in-one introduction. It covers such topics as: basic biology, oral sex, hand sex, anal sex, masturbation, sex toys, sexual safety, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual orientation, and pregnancy.

Roughly equal weight and attention has been given to both the female and male perspectives on all topics.

All topics are discussed clearly Because everyone should have a sex guide book that quotes The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. All topics are discussed clearly, calmly, and in an engaging manner. The publisher of this book also maintains a website www. This review is of the third edition published in View 1 comment. Jul 14, Manny rated it liked it Shelves: science , too-sexy-for-maiden-aunts , well-i-think-its-funny.

A sort of cross between The Kama Sutra and Modern Chess Openings , this book is a portable, one-volume guide that explains clearly and helpfully how to have any kind of sex you can think of with any partner you can think of: male, female, neuter, yourself, or combinations of the above.

If you like doing it and it's not listed here, you're either a remarkably imaginative person or in urgent need of psychiatric help. I'll leave it to you to decide which. Shelves: favorite-books-ever. This book is not just a how-to manual on "getting it on. I credit this book and this book only with the massive accomplishment of getting me to stop being afraid of sex. It even includes chapters you don't want to read, but you prolly should know anyway.

Dangers of it all. And above all, it prefaces the whole thing with a warning that if you are not ready to have a baby a This book is not just a how-to manual on "getting it on. And above all, it prefaces the whole thing with a warning that if you are not ready to have a baby and make those life choices, you prolly shouldn't be having sex in the first place.

Smart warning. The entire chapter about consent is how heterosexual men can avoid the legal consequences of rape.

Not how to respect a partner, how and why to communicate, etc. I'll leave you with this gem: "Even if a woman didn't say no to sex, you can still be charged with sexual assault.

The same is true if a woman said yes, but suffer's buyer's remorse and it becomes her word against yours. But he chooses to criticize the current cultural conversation that calls on men to take more responsibility for their sexual actions rather than teaching all his readers about the essential and wonderful nature of consent.

I did skim some other chapters, a very heterosexual take on most things. Sometimes relying on tired narratives on men and women and how they relate to sexuality. There are probably useful, educational parts to the book. But I'm not sticking around to find out. Want answers to sex questions without having to speak to a person? Don't want to read a book on sex that seems like it was written by your professor or grandparent?

Then this is your book. The author covers a large variety of topics that will answer any question you have- and will likely provide answers to questions that you didn't know you had. The book is laid out in a chapter format, so it is possible to read only the chapters that interest you.

The layout is engaging and the author is both a Want answers to sex questions without having to speak to a person? The layout is engaging and the author is both a skilled writer and quite funny. Jan 29, Josh rated it it was amazing Shelves: nonfiction , mind-blowingly-good.

Snicker all you want - this is the best book on sex we sell in our bookstore. Here's my blurbish review of the book from Brews and Books a while back. Equally fitting on the shelf of a couple or as the text in a sex education class, the nearly-1, page book talks about sex frankly and with a sense of humor.

Published in over a dozen languages, 6 editions, and a winner of multip Snicker all you want - this is the best book on sex we sell in our bookstore. Although the tone is hip, light and informal, the Guide to Getting it On is meticulously researched and covers every sexual topic under the sun, from the benign to the kinky.

The book deserves a place on the shelf of anyone who has had sex, is currently sexually active, or thinks they will be in their lifetime. Aug 18, Megan rated it it was amazing Shelves: i-own. Sweet, cute, funny, humorous. Definitely recommended for anyone interested in having sex, even if you've been doing it for years.

This book is amazing. It covers about everything you can imagine, and when it doesn't cover something thoroughly, it tells you, and gives you recommendations for other books to read on the subject. It has served as a great resource, reference and just a straight up entertaining read. Unlike a lot of other books about sex this book has a frank, but humorous tone to it.

Giving a practical guide to just about every aspect of sex you can think of, from anal sex to family planning and even how to explain sex to kids. Fans of the penis do not despair. The dick gets a spotlight too. One of my favorite part is the awesomely titled The Zen of Finger Fucking, where an entire chapter is dedicated to digital stimulation. A similar detailed approach is taken with handjobs, oral sex and of course intercourse, or Horizontal Jogging as it is called in the book.

There are even chapters on how to masturbate, pick a sex toy, homosexuality, bisexuality and even kink. The Guide to Getting It On is a great resource for anyone curious about sex. Mar 11, Nick rated it really liked it Shelves: books-i-own , sexuality-and-sensuality. Such a fun light read about one of the greatest thing to spent our time, sex! Quite an extensive one, at more than pages. Almost every subject can be found in this book, from vanilla to the very kinky.

A lot of modern subjects internet pornography for example have a place in this vast tome, and rightly so. You can read it in its entirety, but it's possible to go to the specific subjects that interest you.

Or skip the parts which are not relevant to your personal sex life. Personally I lov Such a fun light read about one of the greatest thing to spent our time, sex! Personally I loved the for me not so relevant chapters as well, as it gives a look into the world of sex, and all of the diverse ranges of experiences within it.

Would I let my hypothetical children read this book? It talks about sex in a very openminded manner. Very informative, though with lightness and humour. There are few taboos in this book, and I'm sure this read can help teens with developing a healthy view on sex and sexuality. It can be a start to a conversation about the important subject. We should talk more about sex on this planet. Quintessential to life, we would not exist without sex, often it's still a theme in people's lives accompanied with strong feelings of shame and guilt.

I hope we can overcome this as society, and I think this book can be a fun element to use in this quest. Mar 23, Jess rated it it was amazing Shelves: history , sexuality. After I started reading this book, I had a difficult time putting it down! It has some really great information that I've yet to find in other books about sexuality.

However, most of the information was about heterosexual relationships. The author spent some time discussing other sexual orientations and was certainly gay-friendly, but again it is geared towards heterosexual sexuality.

The book also had some really great chapters that looked at sex and sexuality from a historical perspective and After I started reading this book, I had a difficult time putting it down! The book also had some really great chapters that looked at sex and sexuality from a historical perspective and was written in a way that anyone could understand it.

Although the book was great overall, the author often had some really corny jokes that were either really bad or pretty funny depending on what the reader's sense of humor is like. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about sex. View 2 comments. Aug 05, Alicia rated it it was amazing Recommended to Alicia by: Meredith.

I'm not ashamed, I read this book, and it's great. My friend Meredith gave it to me as a present on my 21st birthday. What I liked: -The honest, approachable, humorous, and unflinching writing. This book is never intimidating or threatening. It passes no judgments on peoples' preferences. A good example of this is the letter a reader wrote about including breastfeeding into sexual activity. My initial reaction was, "Eww, why would you ever want to do that? He offered information on the mechanics of the activity, on why some What I liked: -The honest, approachable, humorous, and unflinching writing.

He offered information on the mechanics of the activity, on why some couples find it enjoyable, and resources for learning more. By the time I finished the letter, my reaction had transformed from "Eww" to "I'm glad there are people out there who enjoy this. Sex is natural and sex is great!

I loved the enthusiasm. I was psyched to learn that this book wasn't aimed just at heterosexual couples. That said, I do think the book used a heterosexual couple as the "standard" pairing in most chapters, and I would have liked to see more gender neutral wording. Specifically, I appreciated the variety of responses that reaffirmed the meaning of "different strokes for different folks.

More on that later. I did not particularly find these useful, but they did break up the text a bit and add even more levity. I would advise any parent to read this chapter. What I did not like: -The chapter about abortion was abysmally short and gave very little information about what the different procedures are, how much they cost, and where to obtain them. It did not give advice on how to support a partner or friend who chooses to have an abortion.

This chapter did not even include testimonials from survey contributers like most other chapters did. It annoyed me that this subject was glossed over so tritely. For a book that did a pretty good job validating people of all orientations, sexes, and genders, it ignored pansexual individuals and only mentioned bisexuality.

To those who are confused, "bisexual" generally refers to individuals who are attracted to males and females, whereas "pansexual" rejects the gender binary and refers to individuals who are attracted to all sexes and genders.

I was extremely disappointed by this. I especially noticed this in the chapter about penis size. The featured responses became an echo chamber of "size doesn't matter at all! Personally, I think size matters I would have liked to see at least one testimonial that preferred sex with a larger penis. The one-minded chorus seemed phony to me. I also think parents could use this book as an educational tool for their kids if talking about sex makes them squeamish. Mar 10, Adman rated it it was ok.

One of my favorite part is the awesomely titled The Zen of Finger Fucking , where an entire chapter is dedicated to digital stimulation. Reviewer: Jeanne Dec 31, Jennifer rated it really liked it Shelves: reads. Vernacchio's class - frank, open, and all-inclusive - was everything the sex education classes I'd had to sit through in my life never were.

This is perhaps less than surprising given that a solid half of those were taught in Catholic school. Though to be fair, I don't remember the sex ed unit in my public high school Back in November of , The New York Times ran an article called "Teaching Good Sex" that featured a class taught in a Philadelphia private school by a guy named Al Vernacchio.

Though to be fair, I don't remember the sex ed unit in my public high school Health class being any great shakes either. Reading that piece left me feeling a little cheated in the knowledge department, and when Laurie Abraham moved the focus of her article from Vernacchio's classroom to Paul Joannides and his book, I decided to check it out. Frankly, the title's a bit misleading.

There are, God knows, many and more books on the market devoted to the best ways to get it on looking at you, Anne Hooper and Laura Corn! Sure, there are several chapters dealing with sex in all its marvelous variations and those chapters certainly include some pointers, but if you're simply looking for How To's this isn't the place to find them. What you will find is a wealth of information about the male and female bodies, contraception, menstration, masturbation, pregnancy, and, yeah, sex and some of the accoutrements you might choose to accessorize it with - in short, everything a Sex Ed class should tell you, but frequently doesn't for political reasons.

More than anything, what makes this book is the tone, which is at all times supportive, upbeat, and frank. Joannides's text celebrates the possibilites our bodies offer, providing advice and information in a way that leaves the reader feeling not only comfortable but empowered. Funny how knowledge tends to do that. I'm giving slight demerits for poor editing since I caught several obvious type-os, but if you can overlook that and possibly the illustrations, which may or may not appeal , you may start to feel that the Guide to Getting It On is the most important book currently not on schools' required reading lists.

I know I oughtn't blame it for reflecting cultural norms. I do anyway. As a queer female-bodied dominant, this book was not speaking to me. Five stars for it's near-unflinching dedication to honesty and for addressing nearly every conceivable area of human sexuality. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser.

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