Secrets of Sexual Body Language [Paperback]

Martin Lloyd-Elliott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1996

This fascinating guide shows how to understand the sexual implications of body language--from the touching of hair to the positioning of feet. Color photos on every page illustrate sexual body language of both men and women and how it applies to real-life situations. A powerful new tool for cross-gender communication.

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About the Author

Martin Lloyd-Elliott is a chartered counselling psychologist and psychotherapist, who has studied at the London Institute of Human Sexuality. His work is frequently cited in newspapers and magazines and his insights into the human psyche make him a popular guest on television and radio. He works in London as a therapist in private practice. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 143 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569750602
• ISBN-13: 978-1569750605
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,094,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Where's The Beef..., July 7, 2000

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Frank Verdi (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets of Sexual Body Language (Paperback)

Body language & non-verbal communication fascinate me, so I figured to love this book - Besides, from reading its title, I expected this book to be one up on secret sex stuff so how could I go wrong.

Unfortunately, no such information exists in this book - For what it's worth, the author's presentation is totally devoid of detail or information - On a scale of 1-100 rating subject content, this book is worth a 5 - Next to nothing on page after page after page.

For example, the author writes one statement about how someone's automobile is an extension of his body and therefore an important indicator of self image - Great, but that is the sum entirety of the author's comments in that area - No specifics, examples, analysis, nothing - Just knowing cars are important is good enough I guess - The whole book is that way.

The idea of an authoritative book relating body language to sexual content and non-verbal communication is a great idea - If the author knows anything of such matters, he should write one.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Psychology without the Psycho-babble, May 11, 2000

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This review is from: Secrets of Sexual Body Language (Paperback)

This book was written by a clinical psychologist. However, unlike many other books of this type, there is no pop-psychology jargon or grating "feel the love -let's sing Kumbaya" tone either. I got the feeling reading this that it was originally a textbook for an undergrad college class-no bad thing, the author clearly has taught this subject before and knows how to communicate it. This is NOT about manipulating people or making someone become attracted to you who otherwise would not. Instead, it's more of a decoder-ring intrepretation of visual cues people make when looking at someone whom they find attractive (or not). You really can observe the behaviors the author discusses in any social situation; it really does work. Be warned though, that the blurb in the Amazon writeup is a little misleading; the book does not laundrylist gestures and meanings it's simply not laid out that way. Worth getting if you're single, or simply interested in people watching.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sexy, informative, funny, witty, entertaining and worthwhile, May 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Secrets of Sexual Body Language (Paperback)

this excellent book is thoughtful and insightful. the author is a psychologist who obviously values sound research over pseudo psychobabble. there are numerous practical examples of everyday encounters between men and women and the ways in which people can learn to communicate more effectively. the book is sexy witty and makes a refreshing change to most of the contemporary sex books available on the market.