The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women [Paperback]

Tristan Taormino (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1997

Many women are intrigued by the idea of exploring anal eroticism, but may be uncertain how to proceed or hesitant to discuss the issue with a partner. User-friendly, sexy, honest and fun, The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women offers comprehensive information on all aspects of anal eroticism for all women--heterosexual, bisexual or lesbian.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A book that's long overdue!The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women is informative, sexy, and inspirational." -- Betty Dodson, Ph.D., author, Sex for One

"An essential how-to for beginners and a valuable reference for enthusiasts." -- Cathy Winks, co-author, The New Good Vibrations Guide to Sex

"An outstanding example of what I think a modern 'sex manual' should be: it covers a topic that the author knows in depth on a personal level, it is factually accurate and conveys all the information the readers might need, it manages to capture the pleasure and passion which the author finds in her chosen subject, it provides guides to more advanced topics for more advanced and/or adventurous readers, and it contains a solid resource guide for folks who wish to learn more. The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women is also typeset and bound very well, and is nicely interspersed with sidebars and "testimonials" from folks who responded to a survey by the author about anal sex. Aside from being informative, this book is a true pleasure to read. I highly recommend The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women." -- SOCIETY FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY

"At last! A frisky girl's manual for satisfying anal eroticism. Tristan Taormino has put together a wealth of taboo-busting insight, erotic technique, health and safety information" -- Pat Califia, author of Sensuous Magic and Public Sex

"Bring pleasure, confidence and comfort to all your anal encounters with thg help of The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Womendishes out tips, debunks myths and evenm offers erotic inspiration." -- Good Vibrations

"Everyone needs this book..." -- POP SMEAR

From the Publisher

The first self-help manual for women about anal sex, this is the book that many in the book industry thought we could not publish. What readers would feel comfortable purchasing a book with the words "anal sex" in the title. Surprise, surprise: The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women is a bestseller at Cleis Press. Recommended in the Playboy Advisor (1/98 and 4/98) and by Howard Stern (12/9/97) and featured on Lovelines (4/10/98), The Ultimate Anal Sex Guide for Women has kept our phones ringing off the hook since December. By the way, The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women is illustrated by Fish, that wonderful catroonist who illustrated The Topping Book and The Bottoming Book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Cleis Press; 1st edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573440280
• ISBN-13: 978-1573440288
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tristan Taormino is an award-winning author, columnist, editor, and educator. She is the author of four books and editor of eighteen anthologies, including the Lambda Literary Award-winning series Best Lesbian Erotica. Her popular Village Voice column 'Pucker Up' is nationally syndicated. Tristan has been featured in over 250 publications including The New York Times, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Entertainment Weekly, Details, New York Magazine, and Men's Health. She has appeared on The Howard Stern Show, Loveline, Ricki Lake, and on HBO, CNN, MTV, and The Discovery Channel. She lectures at top colleges and universities and teaches workshops around the world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

163 of 170 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great beginner guide and more!, February 22, 2004

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girldiver "Enjoy!" (tangled up in blue.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women (Paperback)

In 144 pages Ms. Taormino covers this subject completely in a very matter of fact and enthusiastic point of view. If you have never tried this kind of eroticism this is a great book to get. One of the reasons I liked this book was it was written by an enthusiast of anal eroticism and everything in the book she has a behind the scenes perspective that is very refreshing. Also, Ms. Taomino writes so casually, like a girlfriend giving you inside need to know information.

The book is organized and concise from the Introduction to the Resource Guide in the back. No matter what your experience is with anal eroticism you can learn from this book. Each chapter gives you more insight and understanding on this taboo experience. I enjoyed the whole book.

The Author does a great job dispelling the myths associated with this practice and delivering important information for making this experience pleasurable for the novice and experienced. There are 12 chapters excluding the introduction and the resource guide the book covers myths, anatomy, emotional and psychological aspects, tools of the trade, hygiene, heath aspects to the practice, and some of the funniest illustrations I've ever seen in a sex book.

If you want to learn more about this practice this is a great book to get, it delivers the information in a relaxed, humorous, and matter a fact way. The book is a great guide for women and men wanting to expand their repertoire in the bedroom.

girldiver:)

118 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and complete, both sexy and informative., February 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women (Paperback)

My search began with a quest for information as to how to pursue the subject of anal sex safely and with enjoyment. Although my spirit was willing, my flesh was weak upon first experimentation. After reading Taormino's manual, I have a new comfort level, both physically and mentally. Now I know that I was attempting too much, too soon. I learned that, physiologically, the process must be very gradual in order to be accomplished successfully. Every question I had was completely covered, and I now proceed with confidence. Worth far more than it's price!

151 of 166 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its like asking a friend for advice...., August 6, 2000

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Felix Matathias (Manhattan, NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women (Paperback)

This is a very pleasant book for a very tricky subject. I really enjoyed it. I read it within a few hours. Actually it didnt feel like reading but more like chating with a close friend while having coffee. The author really has the ability to write in a friendly way, giving advices on the topic like a good friend would.

The book treats the subject in a very distinct way. Its humorous at times and on the same time it treats the subject in a scientific kind of way. For example the book has nice graphs of the human anatomy that explain lots of things.... It also has information about all the :gadjets: that someone may need for this kind of sex, like lubricants etc. At the end there is also a very helpful appendix with webpages of shops on the internet that can provide all the rellevant stuff.

The book is fun and I really recommend it to people that are interested on the subject but are embarased to talk about it. And as I said before, reading the book is like asking a friend. I think that both parties that will be involved in the act should read the book for better results. Have fun.