Secret Sexual Positions [Paperback]

Kenneth Ray Stubbs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 1999

More than 100 erotic illustrations grace this step-by-step guide to the ancient secrets of sexual pleasure.

This new, lavishly illustrated guidebook by the bestselling author of Erotic Massage takes readers on a unique tour of sexual practices throughout the ages.

Drawing on a rich variety of cultures and eras, Secret Sexual Positions provides the methods that can open us to forgotten or undiscovered sensations and feelings, leading to a more profound and pleasurable sexuality.

The book's magnificent illustrations depict the lovemaking of both ancient and modern lovers, and invite the reader to experience a new dimension of bodily and mental pleasure. Using sexual wisdom from sources as diverse as the Kama Sutra, the Song of Songs, and the Ishimpo, Secret Sexual Positions provides an unprecedented journey through the sexuality of the ages--all made easy and available to the couples of today.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"Sex is good. Sex is holy. Celebrate it!" begins Secret Sexual Positions: Ancient Techniques for Modern Lovers. This book of more than 100 erotic illustrations celebrates and reveres sex, drawing from eroticism of the art and literature of many cultures across the centuries.

You know this isn't an ordinary sex guidebook when "A Word of Caution" at the beginning includes, "Some of the positions were accomplished only after years of yogic practice... Please don't get stuck in a position you can't get out of." And indeed, a few of the splendidly illustrated positions demand a degree of strength and flexibility we may find only in our fantasies. Picture a man and women engaged in mutual oral sex, the man sitting back comfortably with legs extended, the woman in a backbend over him, her legs straddling his chest, her arms straddling his thighs, face tucked into his groin. How long could you hold that, if you could get into it in the first place? A few acrobatic positions aside, most of the positions are enticing and, shall we say, accessible.

Talented illustrator Kyle Spencer is the star of this show. Her illustrations reflect four distinctly different artistic styles: realistic drawings of modern lovers, line drawings reminiscent of ancient Asian and Indian erotic art, illustrations from Indian temple sculptures, and classic Japanese erotic art. Unless you read the introduction, you won't guess that such varied illustrations are all by the same artist.

The text is snippets of the history of sexuality through the ages, with biographical notes from the author. Who would have guessed from his quick and inept first sexual experience at age 20 (in a bathroom at the camp where he and his companion were counselors) that he would become a sexologist and massage therapist? Quotes from modern lovers accompany each illustration. Although all the illustrations show male-female partners, the author points out (and the quotes support) that same-gender couples can enjoy most of these positions as well. --Joan Price

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher (May 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874779723
• ISBN-13: 978-0874779721
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #885,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensual, inviting, humorous and instructive -always fun!, May 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Secret Sexual Positions (Paperback)

I found this book to be very enjoyable, inviting wonderful conversations with my partner and opportunities to explore more intimately the joy of sex and pleasure while marrying the sense of the sacred in all of it. The illustrations are beautiful and warm; the text humorous, honest and real. I appreciated the diversity of the quotes and illustrations. . . they speak to the allowance of exploring the wide variety of sexual expression. I highly recommend this book.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars simple, but fun and visual, April 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Secret Sexual Positions (Paperback)

I like this book because it has simple drawings with very little text. As well, I like the fact that it has images from around the world through time and cultures. I recommend this book especially for women wanting more easy sexual information. Definitely not a porn book for men- this is done soley for the purpose of positions with a healthy,loving view of sex. Not a lot of new positions for me/us but very fun to view with a partner! The positions are quite do-able if you are in relatively good shape and not a couch potato. This is one of my favorites because of its simplicity and great pictures.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Turn Off, April 9, 2001

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"juebula" (WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secret Sexual Positions (Paperback)

Don't let the editoral review or other reviews fool you. This book is not worth your time. The illustrations attempt to represent real people part of the time, but not always. Much of the genitalia is exaggerated, wrinkled, and very displeasing to the eye. The pictures are actually a huge turn off. My partner and I flipped through this book and found that most of the positions they suggest aren't that creative and the few news ones are only meant for acrobats, I'm sorry but not everyone's bodies can bend in the ways this book wants you to. Additionally, this book isn't very long, only 134 pages and quite a few of those are illustrations depicting artwork in ancient temples and paintings that do not include descriptions. Don't waste your money here, spend your $... on something else!