Orgasms for Two: The Joy of Partnersex

By Betty Dodson

Book Overview

There are many sex manuals on the shelves of bookstores. They offer advice on being sexier, on giving him what he really wants, on making her wild with desire. Most of them are about as substantive as a filmy piece of lingerie. What is missing is a down-to-earth, realistic, honest book. Betty Dodson, Ph.D., is an international authority on sexual self-help and the author of the multimillion-copy bestsellerSex for One: The Joy of Self-Loving. She has devoted three decades of her life to sexual liberation for both women and men. InOrgasms for Two: The Joy of Partnersex, Dr. Dodson debunks the myths that keep us from having satisfying-and mutually satisfying-sex lives. She shows us how to be happier and healthier through the benefits of pleasure, and she shows us how to get to know ourselves and our partners better, whether it's the inner and outer workings of the anatomy or the best sex toys to bring to bed. She writes often from her own experiences, because she feels people learn best through example, and she writes from the knowledge acquired through years of working with women and men, teaching workshops, and doing research. The knowledge gained through readingOrgasms for Twois like having a kindly, remarkably frank guide tell you all the things you've always wanted to know but never had anyone to ask. OpenOrgasms for Twoand see how rewarding it is to cast aside conventional beliefs about sexuality and begin to enjoy the best sex of your life. "Everyone has a right to keep his or her sex life private. The reason I'm willing to go public with mine is because it has been proven to me time and again that the most effective way to teach something as subjective as sexual pleasure is by using the power of example. Since the seventies, I have shared my challenges and successes in the process of exploring sexual pleasure. What is happening to me in terms of my sexuality is not an isolated incident taking place in a vacuum. The chances are good that many other people are dealing with similar issues." Although the idea of pleasure might be frivolous in a world that appears to be on the brink of horrible disasters, I believe one of our best hopes for survival depends upon embracing and celebrating human sexuality as a healing force." -Betty Dodson, Ph.D.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609609858
• ISBN13: 9780609609859
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, The
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Author, Betty Dodson knows what she is talking about

I have read all of Betty Dodson's books and have alwasys learned something. She has helped so many men and women. She's great. Sherri Rosen Publicity LLC NYC

Sexual pleasure information without the right wing slant

In today's America, sexual pleasure that takes any form besides the accepted heterosexual-monogamous/religious model is mercilessly persecuted. I read the review posted on Dec 26th by the person in Sausalito bashing Betty. I got an excited glow in my heart and knew I'd found the right book! I bought it instantly! While reading it I found myself cheering out loud over and over again, "You go girl, say it like it is!" After reading this book I can testify that Betty does not consider monogamous heterosexuality to be an "invalid life choice", but rather there are real breakdowns within the model (that never gets any press until now) and there are other sexual lifestyles that are just as valid. She has nothing to be bitter about! She's just got the truth that's hard to take. I saw V-Day in Madison Square Garden and read the book. And if the V-Girls can't handle criticism, then get out da' kitchen!Orgasms For Two is both socio-sexual commentary and Betty's guide to creating sexual pleasure. And what she taught me has revolutionized the sex with my boyfriend. Before, we were resigned to never having orgasms during intercourse. Not anymore!Nuff' said! We love you, Betty! Peace! --Claire