Big Book Of Masturbation

Martha Cornog
Contemporary facts mingle with opinions from sources in many fields to provide a thoughtful exploration on why and how all ages and cultures of people (and some animal species) masturbate. Including definitions of masturbation that span history and culture, religious viewpoints, excerpts from literature, sexual gratification vs. American law, other societies' views on masturbation and even a few humorous cartoons, this thorough, well-written tome provides entertaining and thought-provoking information on what makes us masturbate. A Down There Press book. 2003, 360 pp

WINNER, Benjamin Franklin Award, Best Reference Book

Reviews:
This is a BIG book, and deserves study by every parent, young person and adult interested in a healthy sexual life. There is some fine humor, extensive quotations from some very surprising sources, and an excellent glossary,
-- Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality

A fascinating and thorough look at the life and times of masturbation.
-- Susie Bright, editor, author, columnist

This is a particularly well-done and balanced work -- scholarly yet easy and enjoyable to read, full of interesting and insightful information. Kudos to Cornog for having the courage to bring this subject to light.
-- Deborah Bigelow, Library Journal, August 2003



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