The Clitoral Truth
by Rebecca Chalker
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The Clitoral Truth goes beyond all other sexuality self-help guides by providing a surprising "inside" look at women's genital anatomy, and revealing that what is almost universally thought of as a sensitive pea-sized nubbin is, in reality, a powerful, responsive organ system. The Clitoral Truth reveals every aspect of this multifaceted organ and how the parts work together to produce pleasure and orgasm. This frank, frisky, user-friendly guide also delves into the controversy over female show more ejaculation and explores why so few women have discovered their potential to experience multiple orgasms. It also reports on why so many women of all ages fake orgasms, and it settles the controversy over the G-Spot once and for all. Can't find your G-Spot? Hey, you've got something better! Here are vivid personal accounts, a savvy, in-depth survey of female sexuality resources, and the bold and explicit illustrations of San Francisco artist Fish. The Clitoral Truth surveys the numerous ways that women have begun to transform the deeply entrenched male-centered model of sexuality to actively redefine it by emphasizing full-body pleasure. And, likely, better orgasms! show lessTags
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I found this book on the shelf of my favorite coffeehouse's women's studies section. Coffee and used books just go together. What initially caught my attention was the wordplay, and then the subject matter. Being an easy read, I plowed through this book in no time. And why should a book on anatomy and sexuality not be easy to understand? "Easy to read" does not mean "inferior information". It's something we all live with, and it is something we should all understand!
My favorite review of this book included the following (paraphrased): "All throughout school, we would go over every curve and wrinkle of the penis, but we never even heard of the clitoris..." This reviewer made me wonder, "How would men feel if they did not know where or show more what their penis was?" Many women are dissatisfied and unhappy with their sex lives because they don't understand their own anatomy. Some of the information in this book may make people uncomfortable or feel awkward, but it's definitely worth a look. I give it 5 stars for speaking to the reader instead of trying to talk over their head.
Seeing as I managed to read the whole book in one sitting, I set it back on the shelf for someone else to discover. show less
My favorite review of this book included the following (paraphrased): "All throughout school, we would go over every curve and wrinkle of the penis, but we never even heard of the clitoris..." This reviewer made me wonder, "How would men feel if they did not know where or show more what their penis was?" Many women are dissatisfied and unhappy with their sex lives because they don't understand their own anatomy. Some of the information in this book may make people uncomfortable or feel awkward, but it's definitely worth a look. I give it 5 stars for speaking to the reader instead of trying to talk over their head.
Seeing as I managed to read the whole book in one sitting, I set it back on the shelf for someone else to discover. show less
EVERYONE should read this book at least once. Anyone interested in having sex with a woman, or women who think they know their bodies pretty damn well, should read this book at least twice. Fascinating from cover to cover, and even the most knowledgeable expert will learn a thing or two after reading this. :)
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ThingScore 88
Finally! What a very refreshing and powerful book of information!
added by justjukka
For centuries, women's sexual anatomy has been described as "mysterious," "unknowable" and "perplexing"--harboring more riddles than the Sphinx, the pyramids of ancient Egypt and the rock formations of Stonehenge combined.
Not really, counters author Rebecca Chalker. It's really quite easy to figure out. You just have to know where to look.
Not really, counters author Rebecca Chalker. It's really quite easy to figure out. You just have to know where to look.
added by justjukka
What female body part is the size of a fingertip, has over 6,000 nerve fibers, is the key to women's sexual pleasure, and has managed to elude countless female anatomy books? Answer: The Clitoris.
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Rebecca Chalker is an internationally renowned women's health writer and activist. Her books include "The Complete Cervical Cap Guide", "Overcoming Bladder Disorders", and "A Woman's Book of Choices: Abortion, Menstrual Extraction, RU-486" (Seven Stories Press, 1992). She edited "A New View of A Woman's Body" and "How to Stay Out of the show more Gynecologist's Office". She has published articles for "Ms.", "The Village Voice", and "Self", among other magazines and academic journals, and often lectures on women's health and sexuality issues. Chalker lives in New York City. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Clitoral Truth
- Alternate titles
- Clitoral Truth
- Original publication date
- 2000
- Important events
- masturbation
- First words
- First of all, eternal gratitude to my sisters and colleagues at the Federation of Feminist Women’s Health Centers, past and present, for their dramatic reinterpretation of how we define the “clitoris,” which began my ow... (show all)n long and interesting journey to this book.
- Quotations
- For people who want to expand their sexual horizons: discover The Clitoral Truth.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)I also see many women and men having ecstatic sex with or without male erections, even without orgasms, and feeling that it is “real,” physically rewarding, and life affirming.
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Science & Nature
- DDC/MDS
- 306.77 — Society, Government, and Culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Sexual relations Sexual and related practices
- LCC
- HQ447 .C53 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Sexual life Masturbation
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Statistics
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- 204
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- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (4.14)
- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 8
- ASINs
- 2
