The New Joy of Sex (The Joy of Sex Series) Paperback – October 1, 1992

Alex Comfort continues with the best sexual advice for loving, sensual partners. Anyone who is in a loving, caring sexual relationship will benefit greatly by reading this updated addition. I ordered two copies. An additional one for my partner.

It's more than a how to book he reminds 1 that love of the other person is what makes sex good sex and everlasting sex and neck comes around and makes everlasting love.

Why the asterisk? Well, just three initials of caution: STD's. That being said, if you are in a committed, safe, fidelitous relationship, then you should enjoy your partner and yourself in all the ways you can. This book is sort of a 'primer' on how to do just that.So why a book on what, well, is just so normal and natural? Because knowing the 'basics' makes the 'advanced' so much more fun! I remember finding this book in my parents bookshelf. They weren't really hiding it from me, but they weren't showing it off either. I remember turning the pages seeing the vivid illustrations and hoping my parents didn't do THAT and secretly hoping that one day I would. Typical teenager. A few years later, I actually read the text.But I learned some things from those 'secret' readings. One was that everything I felt and thought were pretty normal. And another was that sex is healthy and a basic part of the good life. Reading this book didn't cause me to run out and act like a sex maniac. In fact, I think it helped to temper me somewhat.It was written by a medical doctor who understood not only the emotions of sex but the physical intracacies as well. In a gentle way it pointed out what was healthy and what could be troublesome. The book wasn't condescending or preachy, just good solid advice you weren't likely to get in a back alley or with a group of your friends. We were too busy lying to each other anyway. And unfortunately you wouldn't get the advice from most family doctors due to the stigma connected with talking about sex.I noticed from Amazon that this book is about to be re-released in January of 2009. I'm glad that it will be available to a whole new generation of readers. After all, things have changed a lot since the 1970's and knowledge is power. It has also been updated periodically during the years since it was published."The Joy of Sex" covers so much ground so it is safe to say you probably won't get it all in one reading. It is a book to read over again and learn about this most basic and so many times misunderstood drive in human nature.Take this book, mix liberally with kindness and commitment and you have the recipe for deep satisfaction and enjoyment. Excellent book!

Awesome sex book

BOOK WAS IN GREAT CONDITION

This book is borderline porn. It's not an educational book you could ever give your children like the old ones.

As a forty-something year old guy, I'm just as interested in sex as much as the next guy (or woman), so naturally I do sometimes wander to the Relationships section at the local book emporium and check out the guides on lovemaking. Yes, there are many such books out there (Anne Hooper seems to have made a good career for herself with her own series of "how-to" guides!), but the late Alex Comfort's The New Joy of Sex is by far the best.Updating his 1972 bestseller for the 1990s as a result of the AIDS crisis, Comfort supplements his always helpful advice from the 1970s edition with new sections in which he discusses safe sex, the importance of sharing and respecting a partner's needs or fantasies. Even better, Comfort uses language that is both informative and pleasing to the ear. He also avoids being overly clinical; knowing how most people talk about sex, he doesn't shy away from using colloquial [phrases] when referring to genitalia. Best of all, Comfort advises his audience that sex is something very human and essential to any meaningful relationship, so it should indeed be a source of joy.Beautifully illustrated throughout with photos by Clare Park and drawings by John Raynes, The New Joy of Sex should be read at least once by any couple seeking to enhance their relationship.

Very interesting book

I wish I knew about this book earlier in my life. It completely informs one about their sexuality, the body's functions, and how to achieve a happy and satisfying sexual life.

Great illustrations to many topics with ways to make your love making better with ideas for both men and women. My wife and I had the original book written in the seventies but this book takes into account modern attitudes.

I should not have bought this book. It is suitable for those in a committed relationship/married. Wrong purchase for a single person.

My friend loved it .Best birthday present that year

Speedy delivery. Item was packaged well and description was accurate. Good value for money. Overall happy customer. A star amazon seller.