The 10 Commandments of Pleasure: Erotic Keys to a Healthy Sexual Life [Hardcover]

Susan Block (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1996

A noted sex therapist and host of a radio call-in show shares the secrets of a pleasure-filled sex life, presenting ten essential rules designed to stimulate, inspire, and satisfy one's mate. 75,000 first printing. Lit Guild, Doubleday, & Doubleday Health Alt. Tour.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

According to sex therapist and erotic-philosopher Block, sexual stupidity is at the root of human problems, ranging from heartache, misery, and loneliness to prejudice, bigotry, and violence. Further, she asserts that even after the sexual revolution and contraceptive advances, a multitude of state laws and religious commandments pertaining to sexuality continue to be restrictive. She therefore offers 20 commandments?ten for women, ten for men?designed to help identify and activate both common and individual pleasure points vital to achieving sexual freedom. Together, these laws of love and pleasure embody a code that the author calls ethical hedonism. Although her advice constitutes an adequate workbook for individuals in healthy sexual relationships, it falls short of providing the detailed techniques in more comprehensive works such as Barbara Keesling's Sexual Pleasure (LJ 2/1/94). Block's sound-bite approach and irritating habit of referring to her readers as "darlings" also detract from the book's appeal. A marginal purchase for public libraries.?David Johnson, Fayetteville P.L., Ark.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Dr. Susan Block is a sex therapist with a large private practice -- the Dr. Susan Block Institute for Erotic Arts and Sciences -- in Beverly Hills, California. She hosts a weekly nationally syndicated radio and television call-in show, including a new pilot on HBO. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 177 pages
• Publisher: St Martins Pr; 1st edition (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312144296
• ISBN-13: 978-0312144296
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,901,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never too late to learn!, May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ten Commandments of Pleasure (Audio Cassette)

The audio-tape of this book was excellent and very worth the money! At first, I didn't realize it was on tape, I thought I bought a book. Since it wasn't available in any other medium, I went ahead and listened to the tapes - and they were awesome! I'm in my 40s and this tape taught me new things to make my husband happy and he's noticed the difference. It also was right-on in telling the woman's point of view for my husband to hear; this tape said things I hadn't been able to. It's a great couple communication tool and just plain fun to hear. Enjoy!

29 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has changed my life!, July 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ten Commandments of Pleasure (Audio Cassette)

Before I'd ordered this book, I was a sexual miscreant, abusing my precious sexuality in ways to horrible to mention here. However, after delving into Susan Block's masterpiece I emerged a sexual dynamo, crackling with the newfound libidinal energy unleashed through her detailed and easy to follow techniques. If you're interested in giving your sex life a swift kick in the pants, then this book is for you!

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Read!, August 23, 2011

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This review is from: Ten Commandments of Pleasure: Erotic Keys to a Healthy Sex Life (Kindle Edition)

Wow is all I can say. This book helped me learn so much about myself and helped out my relationship with between my partner and I. This is a must read!!!