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Don't Put That in There!: And 69 Other Sex Myths Debunked
People have more access to medical information than ever before with an abundance of printed and online resources, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and sexuality that are just plain wrong. Don't Put That in There! takes on these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and worrisome things we think about our bodies, such
•The average penis size is seven inches
•Squeezing breasts is all fun and games
•You shouldn't have sex before the big game
•Anal sex will give you cancer
•Two condoms are better protection than one
•Pubic hair doesn't turn gray
•Sex can give you a heart attack
•Only men have wet dreams
•You can't break your penis
•You can run out of sperm
With the perfect blend of authoritative research and a breezy, accessible tone, Don't Put That in There! is full of enlightening, practical, and quirky facts that will debunk some of the most perennial misconceptions we believe about sex and sexuality.
•The average penis size is seven inches
•Squeezing breasts is all fun and games
•You shouldn't have sex before the big game
•Anal sex will give you cancer
•Two condoms are better protection than one
•Pubic hair doesn't turn gray
•Sex can give you a heart attack
•Only men have wet dreams
•You can't break your penis
•You can run out of sperm
With the perfect blend of authoritative research and a breezy, accessible tone, Don't Put That in There! is full of enlightening, practical, and quirky facts that will debunk some of the most perennial misconceptions we believe about sex and sexuality.
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First published July 1, 2014
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May 20, 2019
Is it possible to write a review of a book like Don't Put That in There!: And 69 Other Sex Myths Debunked without making a single double entendre? Can you review a sex book with the number ‘69’ in the title without a single bad pun or weak gag related to the act of intercourse? I think not, and in the spirit of this book I will place ten terrible euphemisms, entendres and allusions throughout this review, for your reading pleasure.
Anyway, onto Carroll and Vreeman’s book.
This book may not rock your world (1). It may not make the Earth move (2). What it will do is give you some valuable insights into the weird and varied world of human sexual relations, and some of the current research into why people do stuff, how they do it, and the consequences of all that doin’.
Each section is generally a few pages, and reading each will take you around... three minutes (3). This makes it a great public transport book – you can read a section between one-two stops - providing you aren’t worried about others judging you on your choice of reading material.
Speaking of worries, Don't Put That in There! discusses many areas of sex and sexuality that people fret about. Maybe you’re worried anal sex will give you haemorrhoids (it won’t, but it can aggravate what’s already there) or that Gardasil might make your daughter promiscuous (it won’t – the research has been done, even though it really shouldn’t have been an issue in the first place) or perhaps that your partner may fall pregnant using the withdrawal method (the numbers are in: she will!). There’s some meaty (4) stuff in here, and this book answers these and many, many other questions about human sexuality, and deals with numerous urban myths that have built up around sex.
However, while there are more than enough sex factoids in Don’t Put That in There! to arouse (5) your interest, the individual sections aren’t girthy enough to completely satisfy (6). I often felt like I was reading an extended listicle, where I was teased (7) with some fascinating information then left frustrated at the premature completion (8) of each segment.
Put simply: this is an interesting read, but it doesn’t go into a great deal of detail and ultimately reads like a collection of sex-ed columns from a quality newspaper. Each individual section is worth reading, but overall this book is one brief Netflix and Chill (9) after another rather than a lasting commitment to holy matrimo… oh forget it. I can’t take any more of my own awful lines.
Three big bright shining stars (10) out of five.
Anyway, onto Carroll and Vreeman’s book.
This book may not rock your world (1). It may not make the Earth move (2). What it will do is give you some valuable insights into the weird and varied world of human sexual relations, and some of the current research into why people do stuff, how they do it, and the consequences of all that doin’.
Each section is generally a few pages, and reading each will take you around... three minutes (3). This makes it a great public transport book – you can read a section between one-two stops - providing you aren’t worried about others judging you on your choice of reading material.
Speaking of worries, Don't Put That in There! discusses many areas of sex and sexuality that people fret about. Maybe you’re worried anal sex will give you haemorrhoids (it won’t, but it can aggravate what’s already there) or that Gardasil might make your daughter promiscuous (it won’t – the research has been done, even though it really shouldn’t have been an issue in the first place) or perhaps that your partner may fall pregnant using the withdrawal method (the numbers are in: she will!). There’s some meaty (4) stuff in here, and this book answers these and many, many other questions about human sexuality, and deals with numerous urban myths that have built up around sex.
However, while there are more than enough sex factoids in Don’t Put That in There! to arouse (5) your interest, the individual sections aren’t girthy enough to completely satisfy (6). I often felt like I was reading an extended listicle, where I was teased (7) with some fascinating information then left frustrated at the premature completion (8) of each segment.
Put simply: this is an interesting read, but it doesn’t go into a great deal of detail and ultimately reads like a collection of sex-ed columns from a quality newspaper. Each individual section is worth reading, but overall this book is one brief Netflix and Chill (9) after another rather than a lasting commitment to holy matrimo… oh forget it. I can’t take any more of my own awful lines.
Three big bright shining stars (10) out of five.
March 21, 2019
Весела і пізнавальна книжечка. Максимум науковості, мінімум вигадок.
May 8, 2014
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Well,
Written in a funny approchable way, Don't Put That In There! debunk all sorts of sex myths I never had.
Maybe, that came out a little wrong.
So let's start at...well, I'm not sure.
What made me want to read this book was sheer curiousity as to what myths there are regarding sex? Beside the funny name and the cover promised something that while being informative will also be easy to read.
Was that promise delivered? YES!
There are Many myths regarding sex, sexuality and the whole things involving it. I was surprised at how many (thankfully, I didn't hold any of them).
I think this book is necessary, especially for teens and peopleslightly-OK! just older- because sometimes you want to know something and you don't feel comfortable asking anyone.
To those of you that will say- But we have the internet,yes, you are right. But guess what folks? the internet is FULL of information and not all of it true or relevant to what you want to know.
Not to every question you'll find the correct answer. So, in situations like this (in order to avoid awkward moments) you can read this book.
I say, it's a must in every home (Or building).
A review copy was provided by NetGalley and St. Martin's Press. Thank you!
Well,
Written in a funny approchable way, Don't Put That In There! debunk all sorts of sex myths I never had.
Maybe, that came out a little wrong.
So let's start at...well, I'm not sure.
What made me want to read this book was sheer curiousity as to what myths there are regarding sex? Beside the funny name and the cover promised something that while being informative will also be easy to read.
Was that promise delivered? YES!
There are Many myths regarding sex, sexuality and the whole things involving it. I was surprised at how many (thankfully, I didn't hold any of them).
I think this book is necessary, especially for teens and people
To those of you that will say- But we have the internet,yes, you are right. But guess what folks? the internet is FULL of information and not all of it true or relevant to what you want to know.
Not to every question you'll find the correct answer. So, in situations like this (in order to avoid awkward moments) you can read this book.
I say, it's a must in every home (Or building).
A review copy was provided by NetGalley and St. Martin's Press. Thank you!
July 5, 2014
I won this through a 카지노싸이트 giveaway- not my usual kind of book, but the title was amusing and I generally approve of any work that aims to demystify the human condition.
I must be honest, I'm not sure who was the intended audience for this work. You have to hope that most adult Americans are past the stage of believing that masturbation causes hairy palms or blindness, so I initially assumed this was intended for the teenaged reader or the young adult who has learned the basics of sex ed but still has some unanswered questions. Yet the book talks about using your new knowledge at cocktail parties and so on, which suggests the audience is expected to be more adult?
Regardless, I would still recommend this most heartily for a younger reader- we can probably all recall being told some pretty wild stuff about sex at school by our peers (my personal favorite? That you could get pregnant if you got sperm on your hip, because the skin is especially thin there) and this could be a helpful tome for anyone seeking to navigate the murky waters of adolescent misinformation.
Furthermore, the chapters are concise and easily digestible, usually about 3-5 pages each. As an older reader, and one with a cultural-studies type bent, I actually wanted more info on how certain myths got started and how they were debunked, but again this format is highly suitable for a younger seeker of knowledge. The tone of the book is both candid and reassuringly balanced- the inherent risks involved with sex are made clear, but the authors don't attempt to moralize intercourse and emphasize the pleasures of safe, consensual sex.
As to where the information comes from, I would have appreciated some more footnoting. However, the studies talked about are given fully within the appendix.
My major criticism of this book is that it reads slightly dry, especially after the first section. Obviously you don't need (or, I'd guess, especially want) too much imagery on this subject, but some informational diagrams or data graphics would have broken up the text nicely and reinforced the "good science" the authors are building on.
In short, this is a serviceable and approachable way to dispel some of the concerns about sex that can arise through rumor and exaggeration. It probably won't answer more involved or specific queries (as always, you should probably talk to an actual physician about those) but might be especially useful to older children and younger adults.
I must be honest, I'm not sure who was the intended audience for this work. You have to hope that most adult Americans are past the stage of believing that masturbation causes hairy palms or blindness, so I initially assumed this was intended for the teenaged reader or the young adult who has learned the basics of sex ed but still has some unanswered questions. Yet the book talks about using your new knowledge at cocktail parties and so on, which suggests the audience is expected to be more adult?
Regardless, I would still recommend this most heartily for a younger reader- we can probably all recall being told some pretty wild stuff about sex at school by our peers (my personal favorite? That you could get pregnant if you got sperm on your hip, because the skin is especially thin there) and this could be a helpful tome for anyone seeking to navigate the murky waters of adolescent misinformation.
Furthermore, the chapters are concise and easily digestible, usually about 3-5 pages each. As an older reader, and one with a cultural-studies type bent, I actually wanted more info on how certain myths got started and how they were debunked, but again this format is highly suitable for a younger seeker of knowledge. The tone of the book is both candid and reassuringly balanced- the inherent risks involved with sex are made clear, but the authors don't attempt to moralize intercourse and emphasize the pleasures of safe, consensual sex.
As to where the information comes from, I would have appreciated some more footnoting. However, the studies talked about are given fully within the appendix.
My major criticism of this book is that it reads slightly dry, especially after the first section. Obviously you don't need (or, I'd guess, especially want) too much imagery on this subject, but some informational diagrams or data graphics would have broken up the text nicely and reinforced the "good science" the authors are building on.
In short, this is a serviceable and approachable way to dispel some of the concerns about sex that can arise through rumor and exaggeration. It probably won't answer more involved or specific queries (as always, you should probably talk to an actual physician about those) but might be especially useful to older children and younger adults.
September 12, 2015
***4.5 stars***
A non-fiction book about sex in our time, where everybody knows everything about sex? That's got to be completely redundant, right? Well, no! This book offers a great insight into those countless myths, and not only about the act itself. The myths range from absolutely nutty like "You don't get pregnant when you do it standing upright" to those well known myths you've always wondered about like "Black men are the most well endowed out there!" and ones that you most probably thought true without ever doubting it like "Two condoms is worse than one condom".
Now, I know next to nothing about medicine and being a non-native speaker I was a little worried I'd have some trouble understanding the whole complicated terminology. But the authors did an excellent job at explaining everything in a way everybody understands. You don't need a degree to get what they're talking about!
The tone was kept light and funny. I never got bored and had a few good laughs. I've never heard about some of these myths and they really made me laugh. At the same time, the authors conveyed a whole lot of well researched knowledge. They obviously took their job very seriously. There are lots of studies backing up their explanations and they obviously did a very thorough research. As I said, I don't know much about medicine, but this seemed like a well-researched book. The last 30% are a list of all the studies mentioned throughout the book.
To sum it up, "Don't Put That in There" is a light, funny read that teaches you a whole lot about sex myths. Every adult out there should read this book. You can never know too much about sex! ;)
A non-fiction book about sex in our time, where everybody knows everything about sex? That's got to be completely redundant, right? Well, no! This book offers a great insight into those countless myths, and not only about the act itself. The myths range from absolutely nutty like "You don't get pregnant when you do it standing upright" to those well known myths you've always wondered about like "Black men are the most well endowed out there!" and ones that you most probably thought true without ever doubting it like "Two condoms is worse than one condom".
Now, I know next to nothing about medicine and being a non-native speaker I was a little worried I'd have some trouble understanding the whole complicated terminology. But the authors did an excellent job at explaining everything in a way everybody understands. You don't need a degree to get what they're talking about!
The tone was kept light and funny. I never got bored and had a few good laughs. I've never heard about some of these myths and they really made me laugh. At the same time, the authors conveyed a whole lot of well researched knowledge. They obviously took their job very seriously. There are lots of studies backing up their explanations and they obviously did a very thorough research. As I said, I don't know much about medicine, but this seemed like a well-researched book. The last 30% are a list of all the studies mentioned throughout the book.
To sum it up, "Don't Put That in There" is a light, funny read that teaches you a whole lot about sex myths. Every adult out there should read this book. You can never know too much about sex! ;)
nopesauce
June 4, 2019gonna be honest that i'm checking out after reading the line 'but believe it or not porn isn't science' i feel like a lot of times trying to be humorous is just coming off as talking down to
August 1, 2016
After reading their first book Don't Swallow Your Gum!, I was so excited about a research-based book that I finished Don't Put That In There! in two days, but in the end I was disappointed because it failed to leave up to the introduction: "We're showing you, through data, "why we think an idea is a myth."
They argue that women want sex as much as men (pg. 147) by citing statistics that man and women have vaginal sex at similar frequencies. Given that the population studied having vaginal sex was probably heterosexual, this is a tautology: each time a woman has sex, she is having sex with a man who is having sex with a woman. Also, they ignore statistics that gay men have more sex than heterosexual men, and lesbian couples have sex less frequently than heterosexual couples. Next, they ignore the explanation that women may have sex for reasons besides sexual urges such as pity sex, charity sex, and peace-inducing sex. Therefore, this "myth" is not busted, and while many of the other sections seem to have reasonable evidence, it puts the whole book under suspicion.
The authors also overstate the results of studies. For example they try to support the case from evidence that leaving socks on during sex, or doing whatever else promotes comfort, is good for sex. Not only do they not cite an experiment, which is the only way to prove a cause-and-effect relationship like that wearing sex increases the chance that a woman will orgasm, they cite an casual observation in a study with a different focus. Sure, the premise seems plausible, but this book is supposed to be supported by good research.
While the brevity of each section makes the book a quick and easy read, sometimes they are too concise. For example, on page 59 they state monogamy is bad for women's sexual desire, but surely some monogamous couples manage success. They ignore alternative explanations such as the presence of stresses that may be correlated with the tenure of a marriage such as children and declining health, and they ignore that in their first book they bust the myth "singles have much better sex lives than married people" (page 75).
The book does well to promote "safe" sex through condoms but never mentions permanent surgical methods to prevent pregnancies that have superior success rates, and they understate the strategy of monogamy to prevent STIs.
While Drs. Carroll and Vreeman may be excellent pediatricians and good doctors, in this book they did not prove themselves experts on human sexual behavior.
They argue that women want sex as much as men (pg. 147) by citing statistics that man and women have vaginal sex at similar frequencies. Given that the population studied having vaginal sex was probably heterosexual, this is a tautology: each time a woman has sex, she is having sex with a man who is having sex with a woman. Also, they ignore statistics that gay men have more sex than heterosexual men, and lesbian couples have sex less frequently than heterosexual couples. Next, they ignore the explanation that women may have sex for reasons besides sexual urges such as pity sex, charity sex, and peace-inducing sex. Therefore, this "myth" is not busted, and while many of the other sections seem to have reasonable evidence, it puts the whole book under suspicion.
The authors also overstate the results of studies. For example they try to support the case from evidence that leaving socks on during sex, or doing whatever else promotes comfort, is good for sex. Not only do they not cite an experiment, which is the only way to prove a cause-and-effect relationship like that wearing sex increases the chance that a woman will orgasm, they cite an casual observation in a study with a different focus. Sure, the premise seems plausible, but this book is supposed to be supported by good research.
While the brevity of each section makes the book a quick and easy read, sometimes they are too concise. For example, on page 59 they state monogamy is bad for women's sexual desire, but surely some monogamous couples manage success. They ignore alternative explanations such as the presence of stresses that may be correlated with the tenure of a marriage such as children and declining health, and they ignore that in their first book they bust the myth "singles have much better sex lives than married people" (page 75).
The book does well to promote "safe" sex through condoms but never mentions permanent surgical methods to prevent pregnancies that have superior success rates, and they understate the strategy of monogamy to prevent STIs.
While Drs. Carroll and Vreeman may be excellent pediatricians and good doctors, in this book they did not prove themselves experts on human sexual behavior.
August 21, 2014
For the most part, I liked this book and felt that the information contained in this book was accurate. However, the authors did spout quite a bit of their own personal beliefs, especially about anal sex and their approval of it. When discussing the myths, the authors would defend their opinions and would only hesitantly admit something that went against their beliefs. Otherwise, they would neglect to mention information previously discussed in the book about their current topic. An example of this was with anal sex. The authors did have to relectantly mention htat anal sex is almost always going to give one an STD or one of many types of disease and cancer, but when it acutally came to discussing the risks of anal sex the authors were quick to say that anal sex doesn't have any risks for these nasty illnesses unless it is done without a condom. This statement contradicted previous information stated in the book and made the authors seem unbelieveable and likely to ignore the correct information in the quest to rationalize their beliefs. Because of these personal opinions I find it hard to believe much of their assumptions and information described in the book. Another problem that I had with this book was that the authors would not imphasize the importance of certain information or warnings when they felt that it wouldn't be politically correct to do so. An example of this was in the information they provided about whether or not it is healthy to stick foreign objects into either the vagina, anus, or ureathra. The authors glossed over the facts about it not really being healthy and about the number of problems and infections that doing this would cause. Instead the authors said that if you want to it should be okay (not that it really would be okay, there is a difference), and they endorsed putting whatever you want to up there so long as it's "clean." Overall, even though there was some good information in this book, the authors' opinions and viewpoints really put me off reading it and believing the information included in it.
October 5, 2014
3.5 of 5 stars – Helpful, Easy-to-Read Info about Sex.
(I'm excited to have won this as a 카지노싸이트 First Read – so thanks!)
Don't Put That in There!: And 69 Other Sex Myths Debunked is a good book for those, like I was, curious to find out about all the myths and the actual facts behind them.
Not only was Drs. Aaron Carroll’s and Rachel Vreeman’s intent to debunk myths, but also to do it in an easy-to-read, understandable way. In this they succeeded, although at times it seemed a little repetitive and not always consistent, plus I also think it would have been nice to supplement the info with some illustrations, graphs, etc. to add some visual stimulation.
I’m not an expert, which is to say that I don’t know what all the studies say or don’t say, but I’m not sure about the scientific rigor of all the studies (I suspect some are suspect), and ultimately I have to take the authors’ word on it. Nor do I consider myself overly informed, but I still knew a lot of the info presented. Still, I did learn a few things and was interested in other info. While some may question it in a few cases, overall I thought the info was presented in a fairly balanced and unbiased view. And it was helpful to have the references and index in the back.
One question I had: It seemed that some of the myths might be labeled that, but I’m not sure many people really believe them, and others are unheard of. If just a few people believe it, does it make it a myth? While I’m not sure how scientific their process was to identifying myths, it still set up the opportunity to talk about the facts behind the issues that the “myth” raised.
Since we often are reluctant to discuss such things, I think this provides some good info for those who might have questions about some of the things they’ve heard or believe.
(I'm excited to have won this as a 카지노싸이트 First Read – so thanks!)
Don't Put That in There!: And 69 Other Sex Myths Debunked is a good book for those, like I was, curious to find out about all the myths and the actual facts behind them.
Not only was Drs. Aaron Carroll’s and Rachel Vreeman’s intent to debunk myths, but also to do it in an easy-to-read, understandable way. In this they succeeded, although at times it seemed a little repetitive and not always consistent, plus I also think it would have been nice to supplement the info with some illustrations, graphs, etc. to add some visual stimulation.
I’m not an expert, which is to say that I don’t know what all the studies say or don’t say, but I’m not sure about the scientific rigor of all the studies (I suspect some are suspect), and ultimately I have to take the authors’ word on it. Nor do I consider myself overly informed, but I still knew a lot of the info presented. Still, I did learn a few things and was interested in other info. While some may question it in a few cases, overall I thought the info was presented in a fairly balanced and unbiased view. And it was helpful to have the references and index in the back.
One question I had: It seemed that some of the myths might be labeled that, but I’m not sure many people really believe them, and others are unheard of. If just a few people believe it, does it make it a myth? While I’m not sure how scientific their process was to identifying myths, it still set up the opportunity to talk about the facts behind the issues that the “myth” raised.
Since we often are reluctant to discuss such things, I think this provides some good info for those who might have questions about some of the things they’ve heard or believe.
June 2, 2014
"Don't Put That in There" is an amusing and informative romp through all of the questions that you, I, and everyone else have always wondered but were afraid to ask (and even more afraid to Google). From classics like whether size matters the G-spot to helpful advice on piercings and shaving and on to more risque topics including anal sex and the toys and other aids topic that forms the title of the book, nothing is considered taboo.
Those readings this work for practical answers to questions in their own lives can feel secure that the advice contained herein is reliable. Carroll and Vreeman are both medical doctors with a broad range of applicable experience in these areas. Moreover, the authors have included an extensive list of references to medical studies discusses in each section for further reading. Those reading simply for enjoyment will find the authors' direct prose and matter of fact approach to these questions a delight.
Those readings this work for practical answers to questions in their own lives can feel secure that the advice contained herein is reliable. Carroll and Vreeman are both medical doctors with a broad range of applicable experience in these areas. Moreover, the authors have included an extensive list of references to medical studies discusses in each section for further reading. Those reading simply for enjoyment will find the authors' direct prose and matter of fact approach to these questions a delight.
July 15, 2014
Disclaimer: I received this book through 카지노싸이트 First Reads giveaway.
Ever wonder if the size of a man's feet indicate anything other than his shoe size? Are oysters, chocolate or bananas really aphrodisiacs? Can you catch an STD from a toilet seat? If you've ever wondered about the answers to these questions, "Don't put that in there!: And 69 other sex myths debunked" is the book for you.
Written in a fun and readable way, the book answers these and 66 other questions by examining the available scientific literature regarding each myth. The book is divided into short chapters devoted to each myth and is a quick and entertaining read. The book is serious, but has a fun tone.
Most of you probably won't be surprised by most of the answers in the book, but it might be a good resource for younger readers.
Ever wonder if the size of a man's feet indicate anything other than his shoe size? Are oysters, chocolate or bananas really aphrodisiacs? Can you catch an STD from a toilet seat? If you've ever wondered about the answers to these questions, "Don't put that in there!: And 69 other sex myths debunked" is the book for you.
Written in a fun and readable way, the book answers these and 66 other questions by examining the available scientific literature regarding each myth. The book is divided into short chapters devoted to each myth and is a quick and entertaining read. The book is serious, but has a fun tone.
Most of you probably won't be surprised by most of the answers in the book, but it might be a good resource for younger readers.
July 2, 2014
I received my copy today from the publisher in return for sharing my thoughts on this book. It's a fairly brisk read and a somewhat fun book after having read another book on such a topic as sex and the human anatomy. There are a few reasons why I wasn't able to rate it higher than three stars. For one, the authors' usage of "very, very" and "many, many, many" repeated so often that it became distracting. The first few chapters even seemed like a repetition in the use of the same sentences they used a couple pages earlier. I get the point and didn't need to be told three or four times in the distance of two or three pages. My memory isn't that short. Some of the chapters are short and digestible but some feel longer and too drawn out because of all the repetition. On the positive side, the chapter titles are quirky and fun.
September 25, 2014
I just found out that I won this book in a First Reads drawing. I am SUPER excited to read this one. I haven't read a good nonfiction sex book in a long time.
UPDATE: I enjoyed reading this book. It is accessible and gently humorous.
This book would be good for any person, about age 15 and up, who doesn't know much about sex but wants to learn.
The authors write in a way that makes this book easy to read by an older teen or adult. There aren't a lot of big words or medical terms. The writing is not confusing or otherwise difficult to follow.
The authors use humor, but it is not mean humor. No one is made fun of.
Information is presented in a way that does not seem preachy of judgmental. The authors seem to be presenting the facts so the reader can make his or her own decision.
If I remember correctly, this book gives mostly information about heterosexual sex.
UPDATE: I enjoyed reading this book. It is accessible and gently humorous.
This book would be good for any person, about age 15 and up, who doesn't know much about sex but wants to learn.
The authors write in a way that makes this book easy to read by an older teen or adult. There aren't a lot of big words or medical terms. The writing is not confusing or otherwise difficult to follow.
The authors use humor, but it is not mean humor. No one is made fun of.
Information is presented in a way that does not seem preachy of judgmental. The authors seem to be presenting the facts so the reader can make his or her own decision.
If I remember correctly, this book gives mostly information about heterosexual sex.
July 2, 2014
I received a free ARC from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. It was a very quick read. You could skim through sections or even look at specific questions if you do not was to read the book all the way through. It was organized in a very reader friendly manner. As for the information, most of the myths seemed pretty obvious. For example, you can get pregnant in water or using the pull out method. No shock to me there. I guess some people might be shocked by that... However, what I did find interesting we're the statistics and actually studies done to prove these myths wrong. Overall, the authors made it an entertaining read!
May 8, 2014
Great information, great topic, great books. What makes this book great is that it reads like your having a conversation with your girlfriend who just happens to be a doctor. It does not read like some heavy non-fiction tomb that makes you want to pull your eyes out. It covers all the things you would talk about in everyday life (if you talk about sex in your everyday life) and debunks myths, admits when there is not a definit answer, and tells you when something is real and not a myth. Overall I would recomend this book to most of my library patrons when they have sex questions that need to be answered.
September 23, 2014
I consider myself pretty well educated when it comes to sexuality and sexual health, but I definitely felt like I learned a lot from this book and found the bite-size chapters very fun and approachable. I can always appreciate any book with such a sizable reference section, and the authors clearly did their research.
Also, I think the authors should be commended for their inclusion of all couples, not just heterosexual pairs. They model openness and lack of judgement, and I appreciate that they encourage readers to explore their own sexuality, communicate openly with partners, and to always be safe and receive explicit consent.
Also, I think the authors should be commended for their inclusion of all couples, not just heterosexual pairs. They model openness and lack of judgement, and I appreciate that they encourage readers to explore their own sexuality, communicate openly with partners, and to always be safe and receive explicit consent.
March 15, 2017
Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk about you and me...oops, sorry Salt n Pepa...Anyway...This book was a fun read. Each "chapter" was a basically an entry on a different sex myth. They covered myths about men, women and then just sex in general. The authors wrote the book in an easy to read and relateable way. Would have been a great bathroom read but I read it in one sitting in an afternoon. Definitely makes for great conversations.
Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk about you and me...oops, sorry Salt n Pepa...Anyway...This book was a fun read. Each "chapter" was a basically an entry on a different sex myth. They covered myths about men, women and then just sex in general. The authors wrote the book in an easy to read and relateable way. Would have been a great bathroom read but I read it in one sitting in an afternoon. Definitely makes for great conversations.
July 17, 2014
Very fascinating book all about sex myths. It make me laugh, cry, cringe and well duh!
I did learn somethings while reading this. Very informative. Some of these myths are extremely outrageous and hilarious. Most of the chapter titles will make you laugh out loud.
My favorite parts are how to actually measure the length of a penis (that was eye opening and cringeworthy) (yikes), anal sex can give you cancer ( teehee) and losing tampons while they get sucked into an abyss. Wow, just wow.
Towards the end it gets slow and eye rolling. But, its totally a read. I
I did learn somethings while reading this. Very informative. Some of these myths are extremely outrageous and hilarious. Most of the chapter titles will make you laugh out loud.
My favorite parts are how to actually measure the length of a penis (that was eye opening and cringeworthy) (yikes), anal sex can give you cancer ( teehee) and losing tampons while they get sucked into an abyss. Wow, just wow.
Towards the end it gets slow and eye rolling. But, its totally a read. I
September 4, 2014
This is he 3rd book by these authors I've read (go check out Don't Swallow your Gum & Don't Cross Your Eyes) and quite obviously from the title, its debunking sex myths. Some were silly & obvious but many were quite interesting. My favorite that I don't understand may be that wearing a bra does not prevent sagging. I enjoy Dr. Carroll anytime he's on Stand Up with Pete Dominick on Sirius XM and this book did not disappoint.
February 10, 2014
Исключительно полезная книга, которую даже можно рекомендовать в качестве учебного пособия :) Приятно, что написана она мужчиной и женщиной, что гарантирует равномерное и равноценное освещение вопросов, связанных с обоими полами. Главное, конечно, что авторы – профессиональные действующие врачи, имеющие доступ к различным (в том числе и архивным) исследованиям.
Написана она очень просто и понятно, с легким юмором – читается легко, несмотря на достаточное количество цифр и научных данных.
Написана она очень просто и понятно, с легким юмором – читается легко, несмотря на достаточное количество цифр и научных данных.
May 10, 2014
*** ARC received from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review/***
Being a Sociology major, I liked this book because it an informative guide that just about anyone could clearly comprehend.
Not only was it easy to read, but it was thought-provoking and funny as well.
Giving this one 5 stars.
Being a Sociology major, I liked this book because it an informative guide that just about anyone could clearly comprehend.
Not only was it easy to read, but it was thought-provoking and funny as well.
Giving this one 5 stars.
June 13, 2015
3.5 stars. Easy to read, straight forward info. I would have liked a bit more scientific research cited but that may be due to my own background/ profession (and there is some evidence to bust the myths). Solid info that should be accessible for all. Comprehensive sex education should cover most of this info too!
July 7, 2014
This is a really entertaining book. It has some education mixed with humor. I think this would be a really good book to give younger teens, because hopefully adults don't still believe you can't get pregnant standing up and some of the other crazy myths. I do think this would help answer a lot of questions that teenagers have but are too embarrassed to ask.
August 24, 2015
Disclaimer: I received this book through 카지노싸이트 First Reads giveaway.
Hilarious and informing!!!! I absolutely love this book!!!! I learned a lot about my body, and my husbands. Some info I knew, and some I did not, some I found comical and some I found terrifying. I am super glad that I read this book and got some wisdom to pass along to my friends!
Hilarious and informing!!!! I absolutely love this book!!!! I learned a lot about my body, and my husbands. Some info I knew, and some I did not, some I found comical and some I found terrifying. I am super glad that I read this book and got some wisdom to pass along to my friends!
August 16, 2014
Picked this book up after watching Aaron Carroll on a Mental Floss video and wanted to know more about all the myths. I knew most of what was covered in this book, but did learn some interesting things. The book is humorous, but I liked that everything was well-researched and there was quite the bibliography included. Fun book to read and share.
December 18, 2014
I mostly checked this out because of the cover. An entertaining and educational books of questions-and-answers about sexual health. Not so many surprises, but written in an accessible and engaging manner by two public-health-minded pediatricians. No, you are unlikely to get chlamydia from a toilet seat, but remember that sex you had? Yeah.
April 17, 2015
I think this would have been more appropriate for a teen audience rather than an adult one...but then again, I suppose many adults weren't given proper sex-ed. It kinda lacked substance. I can see it being on the coffee table at a proctologist's office.
July 3, 2014
I won this book here on 카지노싸이트! It is a wonderfully put together, short chaptered read. They use great humour with fact to answer a lot of those awkward questions, especially those new to the whole shebang, although there are also some things in here for the seasoned set as well.
March 25, 2015
Informative and laugh out loud funny!
I truly enjoyed this book of Q&A about sexual health. Fast and easy read. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Received from St. Martin's Press via 카지노싸이트 first-reads.
I truly enjoyed this book of Q&A about sexual health. Fast and easy read. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Received from St. Martin's Press via 카지노싸이트 first-reads.
December 31, 2014
Ok, honestly, I scanned through the book. I found most of the book was stuff I already figured, so it was kind of boring to me. And I had hoped they debunked the "racial penis profiling" but they didn't lol.
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