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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex

*But Were Afraid to Ask

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Since this book was first released more than thirty years ago, it has helped many people have a more healthy and realistic attitude toward sex. This is an all new edition with the same original and enjoyable format.

Some of the topics covered with up-to-date information include:

  • Beyond the birds and bees
  • Sexual intercourse, masturbation and other sexual acts
  • Aphrodisiacs
  • Impotence, frigidity, and other sexual dysfunctions
  • Birth control
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Menopause
  • September Sex
  • Alternative lifestyles, infidelity, genitalia plastic surgery

  • Easy-to-Read

    Dr. Reuben has once again used an easy-to-read question-and-answer style of writing to educate folks about sex. Did you know that the most essential element to getting the most out of sex is a sense of humor? According to Dr. Reuben, sex isn't only fun, it's funny.

    Lots of Answers

    There are answers to just about any question you may have about sex. Can frequent sex help you to live longer? Do doctors recommend masturbation? When does a person get too old for sex? Do women lose their sexual desire in the change of life? Don't condoms prevent HIV-AIDS? Do prostitutes ever have orgasms? What are sex perverts? How do homosexuals actually have sex? What is frigidity? What is the best way to deal with impotence? What is the ideal aphrodisiac? Is there something more you can do to make sexual intercourse more exciting?

    Recommendation

    Although the author doesn't specifically discuss marriage sex, he does mention that routine sex is the enemy of satisfaction. This book would be good reading for a couple who is experiencing sexual problems, or for couples who are looking for ways to revitalize their sex lives.

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