Going Down: The Esssential Guide to Oral Sex [Paperback]

Ben R. Rogers (Author), Joel Perry (Author), Instinct Magazine (Editor), David L. Kelly (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002

From the highly sexed editors of the irreverent Instinct Magazine comes a painstakingly thorough and hysterically illuminating guidebook to perfecting the oft misunderstood art of a good blowjob. Whether you are a straight woman or a gay man, chances are you have either done it or been asked to do it. The question is, did you suck? Well, class is in session as hundreds of surveys conducted with givers and receivers of both sexes, lead to interviews with subjects on how to go from knob slob to blow job champ. 15 chapters and 20 black and white illustrations cover every inch of this topic, while color commentary , and hints and tips from sexologists, porn-stars and sex-workers round out what could be the greatest gift to happy relationships ever published.

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About the Author

Joel Perry is also the author of "Funny That Way" and "That's Why They're in Cages, People!" He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Alyson Books; 1ST edition (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555837522
• ISBN-13: 978-1555837525
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,065,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Talk about oral exams!, March 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Going Down: The Esssential Guide to Oral Sex (Paperback)

Who could guess that among the annals of self-help books is one to enhance the pleasure of oral sex? Well, here it is and, if you can get beyond the turn-on feeling from the descriptive narrative, there might be a lesson to be learned in giving better sex, man or woman. Approaching oral copulation from an instinctual rather than mechanical perspective, "Going Down" offers reasons why oral sex is usually perfomed with an effort on the conscious "mechanics" that go into making it a pleasureable experience but which can actually make it less so by weakening the spontaneous instincts that accentuate it. For as silly as that might sound, anyone on either end might be surprised by how tantalizing some of the suggestions in the book can be, like deep-throating and massaging pubic hairs. One bit of silliness in this book, though, is the black and white drawings. Real-life models would have been a lot more educational! Still, for those of us whose pleasure comes more from giving rather than receiving, the improved reviews will give you a sense of satisfaction. For those who get off by getting it, you might be surprised by what you might be missing.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thank God For On-Line Shopping!, March 18, 2003

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"kellyb73172" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Going Down: The Esssential Guide to Oral Sex (Paperback)

I have to admit, I probably wouldn't have purchased this book in a "physical" bookstore, so I'm greatful for Amazon.com. This book helped me refine my technique, and it taught me a few new tricks, too. I like the humorous approach the authors used in "handling" this subject, and it's quite informative. All-in-all I think I came away with some great ideas and I learned a few interesting tidbits about the male genetalia along the way. My boyfriend gives it two thumbs-up! Not a bad purchase for someone looking to spice things up.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Yeah!!!, November 4, 2003

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"mdubb2181" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Going Down: The Esssential Guide to Oral Sex (Paperback)

What can I say. After I bought this book, and went through it, my love life took a drastic turn for the better. Thanks to the techniques in this book, my partner just keeps coming back for more, and more, and more. I love it, and reccomend it to anyone who's love life needs a lift.