In Best Sex Writing 2012, sex columnist Rachel Kramer Bussel and noted commentator Susie Bright, this year's guest judge, collect the most challenging and provocative work on this endlessly evocative subject. Find out what's behind the latest political sex scandals in Sex, Lies, and Hush Money, learn about how Atheists Do It Better and find out Why Lying About Monogamy Matters. From an insider look at being gay in the military pre-DADT and an impassioned defense of circumcision to a dating site for people with STDs, nuanced explorations of teen sex laws, prostitution, sex at 66, SlutWalks, female orgasm workshops, and more, Best Sex Writing 2012 explores the smarter side of sexuality. This is bedtime reading for erotic intellectuals and those who want to go behind the latest leering headlines for real talk about the topic on everyone's lips.
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"These essays were fascinating and informative. The only one I didn't like was Marty Klein's pro-circumcision piece, in which he posits that routine infant circumcision is "nearly painless" and "has no impact on later physical function," both of which points are demonstrably false." — Kate (4 out of 5 stars)
"These essays were fascinating and informative. The only one I didn't like was Marty Klein's pro-circumcision piece, in which he posits that routine infant circumcision is "nearly painless" and "has no impact on later physical function," both of which points are demonstrably false."
" Standout piece? Adrian Colesberry's care & handling guide to his penis. Hilarious, honest, communicative. "
" tres importante. "
" One of the best of the series, I think--a lovely mix, and every piece was worthy of a read. A few pieces really resonated with me (Hugo Schwyzer's piece on being a man and "being seen" as a sexual object was wonderful.) "
" As the editor, Rachel Kramer Bussel, says in her introduction, this is not a one-handed read. Thoughtful, articulate essays, blog posts and articles on a wide range of topics make for an informative and interesting read. "
Susie Bright is the author and editor of more than a dozen books, including the Best American Erotica series, the first three editions of Herotica, Sexwise, and The Sexual State of the Union. She has written for Esquire, Playboy, Village Voice, and New York Times Book Review and is a regular columnist for the online magazine Salon. She lectures and performs at theaters and universities nationwide and currently lives in Northern California.
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