Hump: True Tales of Sex After Kids (Paperback)

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Journalist Ford's debut, a collection of essays about how sexuality changes after children are added to the marital equation, is a flaccid affair. Despite the abundance of steamy vernacular, the author's tepid and detached delivery—and fondness for third-party reportage—make her come across as removed and impassive. Ford is a clunky stylist; her choice to refer to couples in her bawdy anecdotes as baby Nate's mom and Lucas' young dad stunt much of the book's comedic—and carnal—potential. Moments that should have left readers hooting and blushing—such as an explosively flatulent infant in bed with a couple engaged in vigorous lovemaking—fail to deliver. The chapters Pleasure Party and Kinderotics do entertain in their descriptions of women-only crowds attempting to reclaim or augment their sexual prowess through erotic dancing and myriad sex toys. Ford is capable of movingly depicting the pure doggedness of lust after childbirth and child-rearing and inspires with stories of rekindled passion; when she goes for laughs, however, her book falls flat. (July)
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“A thoughtful and engaging dive into the post-partum bedroom. I found myself surprisingly inspired and heartily concurring with the passionate Ms. Ford!”—Christie Mellor, author of The Three-Martini Playdate and Were You Raised by Wolves?

“Hot and hopeful, Hump shows us that post-partum sex is not only possible, but a beautiful thing to be desired in itself. This book should be on every tired mommy’s night stand, next to her vibrator.”—Erika Schickel, author of You’re Not the Boss of Me

“Hide it where the kids won’t find it! This bawdy memoir, written by a self-described ‘pro-sex’ mom, is what every parent needs to spice up the daily dose of diaper changing and drool. A celebration of sex in the context of marriage, Ford’s Hump will inspire more adult playtime and greater intimacy with your spouse.”—Jennifer Margulis, author of Why Babies Do That

“Racy, fun and intelligent, this book should be required reading for new parents. It’s a sure-cure for even the worst case of wilted libido.” —Cindy La Ferle, award-winning journalist and author of Writing Home

“Hump is like an invitation to the circle of friends every mother needs…the women who make her feel safe, challenged, respected, and most of all, entertained.”—Martha Brockenbrough, author of It Could Happen to You: Diary of a Pregnancy and Beyond

“Written with honesty, style and wit—Ford’s stories assure us that a lifetime of passionate humping can be ours!”—Brett Paesel, author of Mommies Who Drink: Sex, Drugs and Other Distant Memories of an Ordinary Mom

“Finally a book about sex after children that isn’t a saccharine, maudlin, mess.” —Pepper Schwartz, author of Prime: Adventures and Advice on Sex, Love and the Sensual Years

“Blunt and funny, Hump is California-Kim’s definitive antidote to post-partum depression, detailing the frankly explicit solo and partnered thrills of sex. She invites us to appreciate her evidence: our reproductive imperative enhances rather than impedes healthy genital friction.” —Lynn Margulis, Distinguished University professor, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Department of Geosciences, co-author with Dorion Sagan of Mystery Dance: On the Evolution of Human Sexuality

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Product Details Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (July 8, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312376820 ISBN-13: 978-0312376826 Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #544,718 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #84 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Sexuality > Therapy

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointed, September 3, 2008 By  D. Fastert "Mom to Sarah" (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I chose this book due to a rave review in a mommy blog I read and the five star reviews here on Amazon, and had high hopes for some "creative" ways to improve our monogamous, post-baby sex life. I am, apparently, the only disappointed reader so far. In the introduction, Kimberly (I can't seem to call her Mrs. Ford after having read so much about her personal life) uses the word F**K more times than I have seen in print, ever. There is a chapter on vibrators, and the clear opinion that EVERYONE needs one, or rather MANY, on hand for all intimate moments. Having used one, I can say with experience, "Yes, they have a place." But so does a husband who takes the time to learn just what to do, and does it. Another chapter discusses pornography as a way of spicing up your marriage. I am sad to say I know more than a few wives whose husbands are addicted to pornography and it has damaged their marriage, and their intimacy, irreparably. Kimberly is not advocating pornography as an addiction, but I doubt these men intended it that way at the beginning. I think it would take a strong man to only view with his wife, and therein lies the problem. A couple of useful chapters, if you know little about your own body, are the ones on "self exploration" and the one on masturbation. The chapter on vasectomies (Snip) and abortion (Snap) were mostly well done. But the chapters on bikini waxing as a way to "improve sensation" and the one on "pleasure parties" and her experience with a professional lap dancer were more than a little strange. I appreciate her honesty, and her sense of humor. But, I guess I was looking for something different. I personally am not comfortable with using pornography (I have watched in the past, and it isn't my thing.) I have no desire to learn to lap or pole dance, and I don't have girl friends with whom I am comfortable practicing, and I don't find a drawer of various vibrators necessary, personally. So, if you are looking for fun stories about married "mommy sex", this may be for you. If you are looking for practical advice on how to improve sex and intimacy with your husband, keep looking. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars You owe it to yourself, July 12, 2008 By  Kelly Corrigan "Kelly" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews Well, you knew, at some point, you were gonna have to make more of an effort in the bedroom. You just needed a little nudge. A little inspiration. So here you go. I blushed, I smiled, I looked at the clock to see how much longer 'til my husband got home. Kimberly Ford is thinking and empathetic woman as well as a clever writer. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny for dads . . . , July 23, 2008 By  RMJ (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews As evidenced by the first line of the book (not printable here?), this is a great book for husbands. It's not quite Dave Barry, but there are some definite "laughed so hard I couldn't speak" moments here. Whether it was the experiences with Zing Cream, the chapter about not getting "snipped", couples are creating "private time", or one couple's "top 10 reasons to have sex", I found myself laughing out loud over and over and over again. Everyone knows that a healthy sex life makes for a better marriage and happier partners, but most of the time the only advice we get is "you gotta schedule it". I found HUMP to be about all the interesting, creative, and very very funny ways that a group of real people bring sexuality into the daily (and nightly) craziness of parenthood. About 10 years ago, Paul Reiser (remember the TV show Mad About You w/ Helen Hunt?) wrote a hilarious but G-rated book called "Parenthood". This is the R-rated version . . . and it's probably funnier and more meaningful at the same time. The only thing that's missing from this book? We need an Afterword to explain how that one guy can tell when his wife is ovulating. That's a talent we all need!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone! Kimberly Ford has really encapsulated every aspect of this delicate topic with her book HUMP. Each essay reveals a meaningful angle on the subject, blending both humor and heart... Read more Published 4 months ago by UWS Mom of 2 5.0 out of 5 stars fun entertainment I absolutely had fun reading this book. It has personal views about many a subject in a post-baby family - and how this author is regaining and reclaiming herself as a woman and a... Read more Published 8 months ago by Mia Shani 4.0 out of 5 stars A Guy's Perspective There is a lot more to this book than meets the eye, and that is why I enjoyed it. Yes, sex is the unifying theme, which is certainly a great hook, but it's really just one... Read more Published 9 months ago by DJ Marmot 5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring! This book is really great and inspiring. It is smart and sexy and fun! I laughed a lot while reading it and even used some of the advice... Read more Published 10 months ago by Adi 2.0 out of 5 stars Not as fun as I anticipated... This book was chosen for our Book Club, most of whom have no children. Speaking as a 20 something Mother of 3, this book was not what I expected. Read more Published 11 months ago by T. Rothstein 5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Kimberly! As a mom who has generally lost track of my sex life, I needed a call back to the intimacy and goodness that the sexual connection with my partner provides. Read more Published 12 months ago by Mrs. Arnold 5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, Inspiring and hilarious! Hump in an honest account of how to find the time and energy for sex during the craziness of parenting young children. Read more Published 13 months ago by Anonymous Parent 5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, Inspiring, Intelligent and Funny Kimberley Ford's HUMP shares true tales of real moms and dads who are caught up in the fray of life with kids but still want to nurture and excite themselves and their sex lives... Read more Published 13 months ago by Wordgirl 5.0 out of 5 stars What more could a parent want? In "Hump" Kimberly Ford has a given us readers a truly winning book: smart, funny, sexy, eminently readable--and downright practical. Read more Published 14 months ago by Lisa C. Harper 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! Kimberly Chisholm has written a funny and sensitive book about womanhood. I laughed out loud and even shed a few tears. What a fun group of women! Read more Published 14 months ago by Adrienne Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (July 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312376820
• ISBN-13: 978-0312376826
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #544,718 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointed, September 3, 2008

By	D. Fastert "Mom to Sarah" (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I chose this book due to a rave review in a mommy blog I read and the five star reviews here on Amazon, and had high hopes for some "creative" ways to improve our monogamous, post-baby sex life. I am, apparently, the only disappointed reader so far.

In the introduction, Kimberly (I can't seem to call her Mrs. Ford after having read so much about her personal life) uses the word F**K more times than I have seen in print, ever. There is a chapter on vibrators, and the clear opinion that EVERYONE needs one, or rather MANY, on hand for all intimate moments. Having used one, I can say with experience, "Yes, they have a place." But so does a husband who takes the time to learn just what to do, and does it.

Another chapter discusses pornography as a way of spicing up your marriage. I am sad to say I know more than a few wives whose husbands are addicted to pornography and it has damaged their marriage, and their intimacy, irreparably. Kimberly is not advocating pornography as an addiction, but I doubt these men intended it that way at the beginning. I think it would take a strong man to only view with his wife, and therein lies the problem.

A couple of useful chapters, if you know little about your own body, are the ones on "self exploration" and the one on masturbation. The chapter on vasectomies (Snip) and abortion (Snap) were mostly well done. But the chapters on bikini waxing as a way to "improve sensation" and the one on "pleasure parties" and her experience with a professional lap dancer were more than a little strange.

I appreciate her honesty, and her sense of humor. But, I guess I was looking for something different. I personally am not comfortable with using pornography (I have watched in the past, and it isn't my thing.) I have no desire to learn to lap or pole dance, and I don't have girl friends with whom I am comfortable practicing, and I don't find a drawer of various vibrators necessary, personally.

So, if you are looking for fun stories about married "mommy sex", this may be for you. If you are looking for practical advice on how to improve sex and intimacy with your husband, keep looking.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You owe it to yourself, July 12, 2008

By	Kelly Corrigan "Kelly" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

Well, you knew, at some point, you were gonna have to make more of an effort in the bedroom. You just needed a little nudge. A little inspiration. So here you go. I blushed, I smiled, I looked at the clock to see how much longer 'til my husband got home. Kimberly Ford is thinking and empathetic woman as well as a clever writer.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny for dads . . . , July 23, 2008

By	RMJ (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

As evidenced by the first line of the book (not printable here?), this is a great book for husbands. It's not quite Dave Barry, but there are some definite "laughed so hard I couldn't speak" moments here. Whether it was the experiences with Zing Cream, the chapter about not getting "snipped", couples are creating "private time", or one couple's "top 10 reasons to have sex", I found myself laughing out loud over and over and over again.
Everyone knows that a healthy sex life makes for a better marriage and happier partners, but most of the time the only advice we get is "you gotta schedule it". I found HUMP to be about all the interesting, creative, and very very funny ways that a group of real people bring sexuality into the daily (and nightly) craziness of parenthood.
About 10 years ago, Paul Reiser (remember the TV show Mad About You w/ Helen Hunt?) wrote a hilarious but G-rated book called "Parenthood". This is the R-rated version . . . and it's probably funnier and more meaningful at the same time.
The only thing that's missing from this book? We need an Afterword to explain how that one guy can tell when his wife is ovulating. That's a talent we all need!