The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men (Paperback)

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Product Description

From the publishers of the best-selling Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women (35,000 copies sold) comes a companion book for men. Among the topics covered are safety, preparation, and hygiene; how to give and receive anal pleasure; building trust and communicating desires; and choosing toys, accessories, and safe-sex supplies. An extensive resource guide of books, videos, and Web sites is also included.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Cleis Press; 1 edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157344121X
• ISBN-13: 978-1573441216
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,936 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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133 of 137 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Goes a long way to answering your questions on anal play..., December 28, 2002

By	Davey B (Sydney Australia) - See all my reviews

Is there any sexual activity out there that is more taboo than anal sex??? Perhaps, but due to religous dogma and the negative associations installed within us about our own anal region from very early on, anal sex is certainly one of the least understood, often by those who practice it. It is very rarely discussed, even amoungst us gay men, whom are supposedly the most sexually active and aware of all orientations. Ask a gay man about anal sex and you mostly get shy glances and giggles, even from experienced players! So when I wanted to find out more about anal sex, I bought this book. I certainly wasn't dissappoined!

There are 2 reasons why I find this book extremely helpful with exploring my own sexuality - it is easy to read and brutally honest. It doesn't assume you have a medical degree (everything is explained in layman's terms) and both the potential positives and negatives are thoroughly discussed.

'Ultimate guide to anal sex' gives a great grouding in basic anal anatomy, health, and the need to explore this area on your own before including a partner. After reading this book you will not suddenly find yourself an experienced player capable of 'anything', but it will give you honest information that will lay a wonderful groundwork to explore anal pleasure on your own and with a partner.

It is by no means an 'advertisement' for anal sex (even though it's obvious that the author is very experienced in this area), indeed you might read this book and say 'it's not for me'. But it will go a long way to answering your questions that are difficult to ask and make you better informed as to your own choices. If you still have questions after reading this book, the last chapter contains a considerable listing of resources that will put you in contact with other information.

Isn't it wonderful that we live in a world where books can be published that gives us insights into one of the most taboo sexual practices???? Even if you think you are 'experienced' and need no instruction, read this book. You might just find you do indeed learn something new. After all, isn't that what sex is??? A constant exploration of ourselves and each other??

125 of 129 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too important to be dismissed, March 19, 2003

By A Customer

Considering there are books out there about how to give better oral sex, it's not surprising there'd be books about the other end. This one's from the publishers who produced the anal guide for women, but this one is for the guys, both the giver and the receiver. For that reason, this one isn't for the girls and caters exclusively to the gay and bisexual man. The frustrating taboo of anal sex that remains very much alive in the gay community is knocked down in this book, probably by necessity and the literally life-saving information it offers. Anything any guy can think of in giving or getting is here: health precautions, preparation, muscle exercises and techniques intended to make the probing experience more pleasureable. An important other section of this book is that it strongly encourages self-exploration before trying it for the first time as part of a duo (or trio, or so on). The tips on self-exploration are so effective that they may actually help a guy decide if man-to-man anal penetration is or isn't for him. The "how-to's" aside, the book is also a tremendous resource guide and points to websites for health, toys and so on to gain further knowledge. Considering the life-and-death aspects of man-to-man anal sex, this book is far too important to be tossed aside for not being written well (which it is), because of religious dogma or for whatever other reason. It is an essential companion guide that, no, won't make you "exerpienced" by reading it or "promote" this most intimate of sexual interaction as something necessary for a fully satisfying gay sex life. More than that, it may make the experience even more enjoyable for those already experiencing it.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men, August 20, 2002

By	TruDeviant (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This book is the true ultimate guide to analplay for anyone anywhere. It's much more thorough than the other books out there and very well researched. If you want to get into your butt or you want someone else to, this is the book for you! Besides excellent instructions for butt pleasuring in an endless variety of ways, this book has great illustrations and extensive information on the pros and cons of using different drugs during sex, if that's your fancy. It even goes so far as to list music appropriate for butt activities. No butt is left unturned!