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The Joy of Gay Sex, Revised & Expanded Third Edition | 
| Authors: Charles Silverstein, Felice Picano
Publisher: Collins
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 3 Rev Exp
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0060012749
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.7662
EAN: 9780060012748
ASIN: 0060012749
Publication Date: May 1, 2004
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For a new century and a new generation of readers comes a fully revised and expanded edition of a classic guide to gay sex, love, and life. Invaluable as a sex guide, a resource on building self-esteem, and a trusted aid for coming out of the closet, The Joy of Gay Sex covers the ins and outs of gay life alphabetically from "anus" to "wrestling." Noted psychologist Dr. Charles Silverstein has collaborated once again with critically acclaimed novelist Felice Picano on this third edition, updating every single entry and adding nearly thirty new entries. The authors provide positive and responsible advice on safe sex in all its varieties; on emotional and relationship-oriented issues such as long-term couples, loneliness, and growing older; and on scores of diverse topics ranging from spirituality to online dating. With fifty new line drawings by acclaimed illustrator Joseph Phillips, this landmark reference is a necessary addition to every gay man's bookshelf.
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 Fun but Outdated August 17, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Silverstein, Dr. Charles and Picano, Felice. "The New Joy of Gay Sex", HarperCollins, 2003.
Fun but Outdated
Amos Lassen and Literary Pride
Let me say from the get-go that "The New Joy of Gay Sex" is not a how-to book. It is a comprehensive look at gay sex in all of its aspects (as well as some I had not ever thought about like sex with animals). The book has a lot of useful information and answers many questions. Originally published in 1977 at which time gay men were not in vogue (at least not to the degree we are now), this book has been the only concise look at our sexually lives. Silverstein and Picano have updated their original book and kept the wonderful illustrations that were part of the original. The drawings are wonderful but some have been altered and look a bit cartoonish.
It is objectively written and only preaches about subjects that are unhealthy. Keeping in mind that the original was written before the AIDS epidemic, a great deal had to be revamped and completely rewritten to include safer-sex techniques. The authors have a beautiful outlook at sex and tell us that if we follow the guideless for safer-sex, we can lead a healthy and satisfying sexual life. The information on AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases is not only extremely helpful and answers all of the questions that anyone may have.
I did feel that the book is geared to those who live for sex and sex alone. Although the book deals with subjects such as relationships and rejection, it does so lightly while it spends a good bit of time on cock size, sleazy sex and frottage, for example. Also as a reference book, there should be citations of which there are not.
"The New Joy of Gay Sex' is well written and very understandable.
 Good, but not all I expected May 25, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Based on the title, i expected more specific sexual discussion, and what was here was fine, but along with that were a lot of references to social aspects of gay life and relationships, which, technically is not covered under "gay sex"
Not a bad read.. Very Interesting... May 4, 2007
As a gay man I knew about most of topics covered in this book. However it's been on my "to read list" for some time. It was well written and in a way that I could understand. I agree with most if not all of the authors views. The only complaint that I have is the tone that he took on the subject of "foreskin" Telling readers to "grow up" for being pro or anti-circumcsion was not needed. Otherwise the book was really good and I would recommend it to anyone who is gay. Or to the parents of recently "outted" gay teens and young men...
Whatever! March 22, 2006
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I don't know about anyone else but I do not know to many gay men that are into animal sex, yes I said animal sex - who in the hell thought it would be okay to put that in a book?? An ordinary straight person would pick this book up and see that and deffintly say we are all sex addicts! I do have to give the book a lot credit it covers a lot of ground but some in very little detail and some in great detail. I just think they could of done better!
 A Must read!!! LOTS of info! July 11, 2004
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I absolutely loved this book! It was chalk-full of clearly presented, mostly objective information. There wasnt preachy like some books can be... It was very objective, gave u the option of assigning ur own opinion... The only preachiness was of things that could be hazardous to your physical/mental health. The authors have a very optimistic attitude toward sex, which is extremely refreshing, and they basically say that if you follow safe sex guidelines and avoid people, places, and situations that might cause unsafe sex, u can lead a satisfying and healthy sex life.
This book is a must read for anyone new to the gay scene as it provides information on a wide variety of topics and makes u aware of certain scenes and practices and risks associated with them. I found the information on AIDS and HIV and also the section on STD's VERY helpful. It cleared up many questions I had and debunked all the false info.
I especially enjoyed this book as it was written in part by a psychologist, and so the information was given in a kind of psychologically logical way. Since many of the sections dealt with sexual practices, they are behaviours and the author presented them as such and goes into possible sources for these behaviours and preferences.
I enjoyed the illustrations even thought they were only pencil illustrations. They were exceptionally done and I actually got turned on by them LoL
Also the Appendix supplied me with many useful resources for other books and helpful organizations for future reference.
This book is full of helpful information and advice and, again, I highly recommend this book to anyone new to the gay scene, or even just as a reference. This book has become an invaluable reference for me, and I hope it becomes the same for all of you as well!
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