The Penis Book: An Owner's Manual for Use, Maintenance, and Repair [Paperback]

Margaret Gore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

A man will usually read the owner's manual of anything he owns, whether it's his car, stereo system, or computer software. He wants to know how it works, what he can do with it, and what to do if things go wrong. However, when it comes to getting information about his most prized possession - his penis - a lot of men don't know where to go. The Penis Book explodes the myths of male sexuality, explains the plumbing and what can go wrong, discusses sexually transmitted diseases and how to avoid them, and sexual problems and how to overcome them. Using frank and engaging language, The Penis Book answers questions men are often too embarassed to ask, and presents the facts in a manner easily accessible to males of all ages, from teenage boys to senior citizens.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

You would think that the mythology of male sexuality is a thing of the past, that most men know that from time to time their penises won't achieve or sustain erections, and that guys have just as much right as women to occasionally not be in the mood. But images of hyperdrive masculinity still exist in popular culture, and as long as guys take them to heart, they'll continue to freak out over the smallest malfunctions. Thus, The Penis Book is a comfort object, a small and easily concealable guide to how the penis works and why it occasionally doesn't, how men can effectively prevent impregnating their partners, and how to deal with the real problems that occur, including STDs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited (Australia) (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864483296
• ISBN-13: 978-1864483291
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,415,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of time and money, January 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Penis Book: An Owner's Manual for Use, Maintenance, and Repair (Paperback)

Well, as the book is too thin, it doesn't say anything. You can have all the info that is there by just asking a common person and surfing the internet. Other books are better, if you're a beginner this is OK. But if you need deeper answer or understanditng, this is a waste.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Book, May 29, 2001

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"-lochlan-" (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Penis Book: An Owner's Manual for Use, Maintenance, and Repair (Paperback)

The Penis Book gives an understanding of the male genitalia, clearly written. It is helpful for any man, from puberty to senior years. This book helps tell you how to have sex, how to keep from getting STD's, and about everything a man needs to know. From testicular cancer to erections, and from the testicles to sex drive, this book helps.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Penis Unvarnished, July 3, 2003

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Chaz Worthington (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Penis Book: An Owner's Manual for Use, Maintenance, and Repair (Paperback)

We American guys think we know everything about penises. But the truth is we know about our own--not the penises of our friends or men of other races and cultures. This book shows how circumcision can negate sensation. While USA guys love to parade our penises on nude beached in Europe oh so proud of the so-called superior beauty of a circumcised penis WHEREAS our European friends with their so-called UGLY uncut penises are having the last laugh as they get more of a thrill from their "tool" then we do with ours. The book shows us that the old rant about size NOT mattering is the bunk every guy has always known. Size matters to heterosexual women not to gay men as much. Read this to learn that a penis needs maintenance like an old wooden tennis racquet and needs to "breath" like fine wine.