Sexual Positions (The Joy of Sex Series) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Alex Comfort (Author)

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The smorgasbord of sexual positions were most readers' favorite part of Alex Comfort's classic The Joy of Sex, and they also seem the least dated aspect since the original was published in 1972 (an updated version was released in 1991). So it's no surprise that this small volume incorporating 20 or so of them has proved remarkably popular. The postures it provides range from the exotic (some of which represent entire countries--"Indian style" or "Chinese style") to relatively simple ones that couples would probably happen upon themselves if they tried long enough--the point is that having plenty of options is sexy in itself. "There is, in fact, little evidence that one position is better than any other," Comfort writes. "Yet there is a case for having a range of postures, both for variety and because many couples find that some really do suit them better than others." The book also retains some brief passages of Comfort's advice on sexuality in general, which remain as down-to-earth as ever; it's sort of like having a kindly scientist uncle tell you the facts of life. The illustrations, by John Raynes, remain tasteful yet remarkably vivid--a Kama Sutra for the late 20th century. --Ben Kallen

Product Description

New Joy of Sex Compact Edition 0-517-599104

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc. (March 18, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609600338
• ISBN-13: 978-0609600337
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,456,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of my money!, June 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sexual Positions (The Joy of Sex Series) (Hardcover)

If you already got the Joy of Sex book, you don't need this. It seems to me the author took the whole part of his original book and reprinted that section. The book is so small it's even hard to keep open. Is ok, if you don't have other books about this subject.

37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I had to laugh..., January 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Sexual Positions (The Joy of Sex Series) (Hardcover)

when I took this book out of it's package the day it arrived. First of all, it's tiny. And thin. Open it up, and all you find on every other page is hand-drawn sketches of a couple having sex in various positions (the woman's hairy underarms were given an awful lot of detail). This book is not at all what I expected...or wanted. Needless to say, I returned it. I gave it one star for the great relationship advice. This book is ok to read, but not much of a visual turn-on, and you won't find any newly discovered, mind-blowing sexual positions in it either.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars low level book, June 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sexual Positions (The Joy of Sex Series) (Hardcover)

The cover of this book make you think "This is the book I need". But you'll only find a poor draws with nothing new. I made a bad decission, so I hope you don't!