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What Your Mother Never Told You About Sex

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Dr. Hutcherson did an excellent job in simplifying such a sensitive topic.

I bought this book because my sex life wasn't fulfilling -- I was frustrated and trying to figure out what might have been physical vs. my own inner state vs. issues with my boyfriend.

I think this book covers a lot of ground, but from a "technical" perspective rather than the psychological one I was particularly interested in. To me the material seemed basic -- I've grown up with fairly comprehensive sex education (at least about the mechanics & health of it all) and live amongst people where sex isn't taboo. A lot of the information gets covered in other sources, like magazines (for sex-technique tips), good internet sources on sexual health, etc.

But if you've never been exposed to this information before, this is a very comprehensive and solid book. I think it would be a good read for a teenage girl. The frank discussion about techniques to improve your sex life might seem a bit over-the-top for a 16 year old, but womens' magazines and the Kama Sutra discuss this stuff too. Seems to me that women are going to encounter sex sooner or later, and in this book it's being discussed in its entirety: the sex tips are alongside anatomical information, health & safety, emotional maturity in sex, etc. The book communicates that sex is positive but requires maturity and responsibility.

The one thing that made me feel a bit disconnected from it was that it seems to be written to people who have been conditioned to think that sex is bad, dirty, or whatever. I didn't have that, so it was frustrating that the author assumed my issues stemmed from being told by the church or whatever that sex is bad.

This book is a good reference but doesn't really provide any information that was very unique. I'm pretty sure that my mother could have told me about everything included.

If you don't already know the stuff written in this book, then you need much more help than any one author can provide. This book is ideal for people who have been living in a convent their entire adult lives.

I give it two stars though, because I imagine there are many misinformed people out there, so if you're that person, read it.

This book answers all of the questions you have always wanted to ask, as well as some you would never think to ask! Hutcherson discusses sex with the education and insight of a gynecologist, but the informality of a close friend. This book dispells locker-room myths and teaches women how to talk to their daughters about sex. It would be the perfect gift for a woman heading to college or getting married.

Anyone who assumes that this book is only for women is wrong!!! Most men--including myself--know precious little about women's bodies and the subtleties of giving them sexual pleasure. What I learned from Dr. Hutcherson's book is that like good parenting, good sex is not something that we are born knowing how to do; they both take require care, tenderness, listening, sharing, and a willingness to learn.

I would strongly urge women to give this book to their male sexual partners.

So many misconceptions, superstitions, and false ideas abound in sex that it's hard to tell a truth from girlfriend gossip. This book tells it like it is, and I reccommend it to everyone who has burning questions they're afraid to ask about the taboo subject of sex. The information in this book is invaluable, whether you're still looking, approaching the first time, been around the block, or in a steady relationship. Use it to get things started or spice things up...at any rate, it's a worthwhile read!

This book has improved my love life tremendously. I am so much happier after reading it as my sex life is actually enjoyable as to being just so-so prior to reading this book. It has helped me be more sensual and in touch with myself. My bf was not excited about reading it so I basically spoon fed him the info. He is so busy that he just doesn't have time to read it, but that doesn't mean he can't execute in bed if told what to do.

So go improve the quality of your life and buy this book!

This book is a must read for women, and men who want to be well informed about women. I am a 32 y/o woman and learned all sorts of new fun and interesting information from this book about sex and my body. I have also highly recommended it to friends with daughters because I wish my Mom would have had this tool. There is a chapter dedicated to talking to girls about sex.

I look forward to additional books by Dr. Hutcherson.

If you liked this book you'll LOVE "Sex Matters for Women" by Sallie Foley. Check it out!!