Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation [Paperback]

Jamye Waxman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 2007

Masturbation is like tuning a radio—you don’t know what frequencies you’ll enjoy until you play with the knobs. Masturbation has a complicated stigma attached to it; everybody is doing it, but not everybody talks about it. Some were told that touching oneself would cause cute kittens to die, some were told masturbation led blindness. Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation is here to debunk those masturbation myths, and reinforce the truth.

Masturbation is a totally natural and normal way for women to connect with and find pleasure in their bodies.

Fun, informative, and illustrated, Getting Off provides women with a wealth of masturbation knowledge—its history, the mechanics of it, the joys of sexy toys—plus clear, concise tips on getting off.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Seal Press (November 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580052193
• ISBN-13: 978-1580052191
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jamye Waxman, M.Ed. is a writer, author, educator, movie maker, talking head and cat owner. Her work has been featured in places like Men's Health, Women's Health, Zink and Playgirl. She has produced/directed erotic movies and has her own line of educational adult videos called Personal Touch. She is the President of Feminists for Free Expression and has a Masters Degree in Sx Education from Widener University in Chester, PA.

Jamye spent five years selling adult toys at the world-famous shop Babeland (formerly Toys in Babeland) in New York City. She is the former radio producer for Bob Berkowitz, Joan Rivers and Alan Colmes, and a former producer of one popular metro TV show that has a word in the title that she can't mention here. Her website is www.jamyewaxman.com

Customer Reviews

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jayme Waxman does a huge service to her gender!, March 13, 2008

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Mina Laia (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation (Paperback)

Everyone will learn something from this book. It's packed with interesting and useful information (from very basic to sophisticated) and contains a huge list of resources if you want to know more (or, want to buy some of the great gadgets Jayme writes about). In addition, Jayme peppers the book with quotes from real women so you can know what the rest of us are thinking without having to ask.

If you're a woman, Jayme will teach you what you need to know about your sexual biology and how it can make you happy (or happier). If you're a man, you will understand womens' bodies (and minds) in a way that will make you a better lover.

Jayme writing is smart and fun. You'll feel like you're talking to one of your girlfriends at a slumber party. Most importantly, she tells it like it is without apology. Sex is fun! Get this book and let Jayme show you how to make it even better!

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre book, April 7, 2008

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Love to Learn (Ovid, MI United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation (Paperback)

This book may have been better when I was 18, but at 54, no new info provided. It was pretty well written and had good graphics to teach the proper name/location for things. If you're young and just studying this information, it would be a good book. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother buying it.

14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just do it., November 20, 2007

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Elizabeth A. Bartasius "Radio Show Host" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation (Paperback)

Jayme is brilliant, funny, and fabulous! You want to buy and devour this book. Every women should have the joy and pleasure of fulfilling our her desires. And this book is your ticket to fun, self-love, and a great time.
I especially love all the tidbits of history and the how-tos for the different toys. Women are amazing creatures and Jayme's book is a must-have for any women who truly wants to be empowered, loved, and honored.