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What Your Mother Never Told You About Sex [Paperback]

Hilda Hutcherson
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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Book Description

February 4, 2003

In her ob-gyn practice, Dr. Hilda Hutcherson has seen women of all ages who have questions about sex. Now, in this down-to-earth book, she answers those questions and more as she addresses every sexual matter that has an impact on the lives of women.

Combining up-to-date medical science with good old-fashioned girl talk, Dr. Hutcherson discusses sex in a lively tone that’s as educational as it is engaging. With facts on female (and male) anatomy, aphrodisiacs, fantasy, orgasm, birth control, and more, she shows how to overcome sexual problems — and achieve sensational sensual experiences.

Your mother may not have known what to tell you about sex, but Dr. Hutcherson will give you a real, honest education on sex and sexuality. And with a special chapter on talking to your daughter, you can pass your wisdom on to the next generation.


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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Hutcherson, codirector of the New York Center for Human Sexuality at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, believes that many women have unfulfilling sex lives. They may be hesitant to speak to their partners, uneasy about their appearance or, most likely, they simply have questions they've never been able to ask about sex. An obstetrician and gynecologist for more than 20 years, Hutcherson believes the key to better sex is knowledge. She offers a comprehensive look at men and women's bodies, including key information about erogenous zones, as well as chapters on different elements of sex, such as kissing, intercourse and oral stimulation. Hutcherson also discusses special topics such as sex during pregnancy and after menopause, and has a useful, albeit too brief, chapter on teaching daughters the facts. Complete with diagrams of anatomy and sex positions, this book is aimed at helping women first become more comfortable with their own sexuality, then work on their sexual relationships. Hutcherson's suggestions about massage, getting away from the kids for a weekend and being creative in bed are not unique. But her approach is so thorough and the writing so reassuring that even readers who would otherwise never pick up a sex manual will likely be comfortable with and grateful for this book.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Would that all mothers knew as much about sex as gynecologist and Columbia University professor Hutcherson! Her book, divided into five parts, is comprehensive yet neither confusing nor overwhelming. She begins with a section on female and male sexual anatomy, going into much detail about the vulva/vagina and offering a useful list of "things to do with a soft penis." Part 2 is a basic sex manual that discusses kissing, touch, outercourse, oral sex, anal sex, intercourse, and "enhancers." The next part covers keeping in shape, birth control, and safer sex, followed by a section on sex during pregnancy, aging sexuality, and talking to one's daughter. Part 5 is especially thorough, covering a wide variety of medical problems and psychological issues, from the effects of diseases and medications on sex to sexual dysfunctions. Even with all this detail, the book is a user-friendly and easy read, with sidebars and good illustrations. Although heterosexually focused, it's gay-friendly. This reviewer's only wish is for even more illustrations. If you have limited funds for updating your public library collection on female sexuality, this is the book to buy. Martha Cornog, Philadelphia
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Perigee Trade; Reprint edition (February 4, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399528539
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399528538
  • Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 5.9 x 8.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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If you are interested in sex and your body, get this book! angelface  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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41 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As the daughter of a mother who told me nothing about sex, I found this book to be very informative and insightful. I am not young but I learned things about myself I wish I had learned as a teenager. I highly recomend this book to all women, with and without children, who want to learn to appreciate their bodies and learn to have a better relationship with their significant other. This book should also be read by men who want to understand why women feel they way they do.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good reference; could be redundant December 14, 2003
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book because my sex life wasn't fulfilling -- I was frustrated and trying to figure out what might have been physical vs. my own inner state vs. issues with my boyfriend.

I think this book covers a lot of ground, but from a "technical" perspective rather than the psychological one I was particularly interested in. To me the material seemed basic -- I've grown up with fairly comprehensive sex education (at least about the mechanics & health of it all) and live amongst people where sex isn't taboo. A lot of the information gets covered in other sources, like magazines (for sex-technique tips), good internet sources on sexual health, etc.

But if you've never been exposed to this information before, this is a very comprehensive and solid book. I think it would be a good read for a teenage girl. The frank discussion about techniques to improve your sex life might seem a bit over-the-top for a 16 year old, but womens' magazines and the Kama Sutra discuss this stuff too. Seems to me that women are going to encounter sex sooner or later, and in this book it's being discussed in its entirety: the sex tips are alongside anatomical information, health & safety, emotional maturity in sex, etc. The book communicates that sex is positive but requires maturity and responsibility.

The one thing that made me feel a bit disconnected from it was that it seems to be written to people who have been conditioned to think that sex is bad, dirty, or whatever. I didn't have that, so it was frustrating that the author assumed my issues stemmed from being told by the church or whatever that sex is bad.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A reference for life! July 11, 2002
Format:Hardcover
This book is a must read for women, and men who want to be well informed about women. I am a 32 y/o woman and learned all sorts of new fun and interesting information from this book about sex and my body. I have also highly recommended it to friends with daughters because I wish my Mom would have had this tool. There is a chapter dedicated to talking to girls about sex.

I look forward to additional books by Dr. Hutcherson.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Written for us "timid" ones
I grew up in a large, homeschooled family, and never really got the "birds n bees" talk. I bought this book a few years ago, shortly after getting married. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Tennyson
1.0 out of 5 stars unhappy
i got this product which was said to be new . when i got the book the back cover was ripped and the book looked really old. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Molly
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely wonderful
This is a must have for every woman! This book is very informative and fun without being pornographic, which I have yet to see in any other book I've encountered on the subject.
Published 19 months ago by eljay108
4.0 out of 5 stars "THAT BOOK"
This book was just as interesting as i thought it to be. My daughter and mother was reading the same book on the beach one day, and just couldn't put it down long enough to get in... Read more
Published 22 months ago by needab68
5.0 out of 5 stars great book! very educational and informative!
this is a great book for those looking to learn more about SEX...no myths just truth, very educational and informative. this is Sex Ed for grown ups :)
Published 22 months ago by alb51
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Info
Good Info, somewhat embarrasing, but necessary. After 15 years of marriage, I didn't realize I could learn more : )
Published on April 25, 2011 by Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars What your mother never told you about sex
This is a great book, written in a very easy to read style and full of information that everybody should know. Read more
Published on February 10, 2011 by skydog
4.0 out of 5 stars Confirmation Information - Sex is Great at Any Age
This book is great. I was driving to work, listening to the radio, and this doctor/author began talking about her book. Read more
Published on November 30, 2010 by decemberblu
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for women of all ages...
Very well written. It does not sensensationalize the subject
of sex; but offers a well thought out, educational,fun
lighthearted discussion of the subject.
Published on October 3, 2008 by H. Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars How do I love thee? Let me count the ways!
And you'll find them all in this book.

This volume may be directed at women, but a man--experienced or not--can find this a gold mine of information. Read more
Published on August 2, 2008 by James Charnock
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