![]() It'd be extremely helpful for some people, given the atrocious levels of sex education most of us receive at home or at school, and for others, it might be life-changing. ![]() That's where it makes the most good, imo. Yes, it'll talk quite openly about the sexual act, but also teach people about consent, safety, risk prevention, respect for your partner, self-exploration, to enjoy giving and receiving pleasure, and to accept your sexuality and that of other people. But it's a book that teaches that sex and sexuality are natural, enjoyable things that nonetheless carry with them a weight of respect, responsibility, maturity and knowledge. I still have my copy, and crack it open every now and then, just to look up something, or re-read what the author said regarding a particular topic. I just recommended it to people on a different subreddit, and putting into words why I think it's important for people to have this book (especially if you're high school or college-aged) made me remember how much it helped me mature and achieve a new, healthier perspective, on sexuality as a part of the human experience. The 'Guide to Getting It On', by Paul Joannides is, I think, the only book I've ever read that I genuinely think would make the world a better place, if everyone read it. ![]() I figured this book would have been mentioned a bunch of times already, but searching didn't turn up many results, so here it goes. ![]()
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