36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
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This Book Should Be Read by Every Man and Woman in America!, April 20, 2001
By A Customer
This book is Excellent, with a capital E. I found it enthralling from beginning to end and recommend it very highly. If there was ever a book every man and woman should read, this is that book.
It deals with a topic we are all interested in, our sexuality. But it looks at it in a new way, and one we must know about, if we are to have healthier and happier sex lives, and more loving relationships.
A major aspect of the book focuses in on the role that sexual pleasure during intercourse plays in the well-being of an intimate love relationship. And that the sex organs, as designed by Nature, work to enrich our lives in two ways: (1) they create sexual pleasure, and thereby, (2) create feelings of love for our lovemaking partner. In the process of explaining this, it lifts up the bedcovers in America's boudoirs and illuminates the shocking revelation that the part of the penis that plays the most important role in creating sexual pleasure (and ultimately love)--the foreskin--is removed in infancy by circumcision and thrown in the waste basket.
I foresee the current widespread acceptance of circumcision in this country (it is not practiced in most countries of the world) dwindling quickly once the information in this book hits the fan. Especially important, it offers hope and inspiration to men who want to restore their foreskin. Yes, this was a surprising solution. Foreskin restoration, though it may seem a "far out" concept, is presented as a dignified way for circumcised men to get back their foreskin through skin expansion techniques ("regrow,"as the author states it). And the author points out that although this concept affects men directly, it will also emerge as an important women's issue, and the book presents a convincing case for why women will be highly interested in their partner restoring--increased sexual pleasure for the woman.
Even though the book deals with a weighty issue, I floated through its 400 pages like a breeze, transfixed by its revelations and captivating presentation. I especially enjoyed the plethora of personal comments from women, mostly, but also from men, who reveal details of their sexual experiences and innermost thoughts on how this issue impacts their love life. These eye-opening comments and sentiments added validation to the fascinating (often totally novel, yet clear and to the point) explanations on how the sex organs interact during sexual intercourse to initiate and elevate levels of sexual excitement. The book touched my heart and mind on a personal level in many ways.
People think that circumcision is an issue of concern only to expecting parents and that the infant is only affected by it for the short time of his operation. But Sex As Nature Intended It presents clear, unrelenting, logical evidence that in the end, it adversely affects the sexuality of both the man and his female partner throughout their lives, who are harmed by this primitive practice, held over from a bygone era. Yet, its message and encouragement for foreskin restoration appears to hold great promise for improved sexuality of both partners. The circumcision debate seems to be popping up in various places these days. And I believe this book will be elevated to landmark distinction principally for two reasons. One, the thoroughness, lucidity, and persuasiveness of its argument. Two, its inclusion of the woman, the man's female sexual partner, into male circumcision's injuriousness. Women will be struck to the core when they learn about the detriments this practice wreaks on female sexual enjoyment, a message driven home through the reporting of the book's survey of women who had had sexual intercourse with both circumcised and uncircumcised men. The results of which were astonishing.
I think this book has a powerful message that will get the sexual implications of circumcision out into the open, and in doing so, we will be a much happier people sexually by facing up to circumcision's harm. Why do many American women have trouble achieving orgasm, as reported in numerous magazine articles? Why do many experience discomfort during intercourse, as reported in a recent study? Why is erectile dysfunction in men so prevalent in this country, making Viagra a top-selling drug? The author presents a persuasive case that circumcision could be a crucial factor in all these problems.
This book expanded my consciousness on how important this issue is. And the declining circumcision rate in America, as mentioned in the book, is testament that people's attitudes are changing on this topic.
Though it focuses on sexuality, the book appears to be a complete package on all aspects of this topic. Even the medical and social myths that help promote circumcision are discussed, as well as a brief history of how it infiltrated into American culture.
Every so often a dynamic book emerges that can bring revolutionary positive change to a problem that cries out to be corrected. This is one of those books. This book should be read by every man and woman in America.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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This Book Is A "Must-Read" For Everyone!, March 4, 2001
I read Sex As Nature Intended It by Kristen O'Hara, and I enjoyed it very much. It is one of the most informative books about sex I've ever encountered, and I've read considerably on the subject. It contains a wealth of information that is vital to sexual and relationship happiness, and will help us to develop more love for our partner, and they for us.
It made a deep-felt impression on me. I can already feel that my life has been changed for the better by this book. I foresee it having a lasting impact on just about any reader. It could be the most important book you'll ever read.
Sexuality inhabits the core of our being. It defines who we are to a large extent -- our feelings, our fears, our love for others, our emotions, our spirituality. I can hardly imagine what life would be like without sexual passion and love between the sexes. In this unique book, the author talks about a particular aspect of sexuality that urgently needs to be addressed: The impact of something that is"missing" in millions of bedrooms, and how we can get this "missing something" back into our lives again. The book reveals many important facts about sex and sexuality, but most of all Kristen unlocks the secret to having great sexual relations with your lover. The information she discusses is not found in any other book on sexuality that I've come across. And she does it in such a convincing way, you know she knows what she's talking about.
This book is a "must-read" for everyone who cares about having a dynamite sexual relationship! It's very informative, very helpful, and it offers the potential to make our lives richer and more fulfilling. This book is very special to me personally because it answered many of my long-standing questions about sex and sexual relationships. I recommend this book very strongly. ...
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
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Disturbing But Enlightening, December 8, 2001
The truth is finally here. Couples in a circumcised relationship that are young and in love and having great sex, will find this book hard to relate to. For women like me, in a wonderful marraige for 20 years, and having had great circumcised sex for the first 12, (with only slight discomfort),it finally put into words, the logic and reasons for my lack of interest, and sometimes distress, about sex. Every woman should read this book. I'm sure some men will take issue with it, as no man wants to believe he is lacking anything sexually, for other men, it will stir in them well deserved anger for what was done to them. It makes so much sense to me now, as I always assumed my lack of desire was all my problem. A lot of wives out there have sex for their husbands sake, and I'm sure they wonder why they don't "feel like it" anymore. I am so sorry my husband and I have been robbed of our ability for fulfilling, NATURAL sex. I highly recommend this book.
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