Synopses & Reviews
Why are women biologically driven to find Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome?
Can more sex help ensure a safe pregnancy?
What effect does pornography have on a man's fertility?
Dr. Sharon Moalem, author of the New York Times bestseller Survival of the Sickest, takes us on a trip from prehistory to the forefront of cutting-edge medical research—and through a bedroom or two—to tell the story of how human sexuality has developed over time. How Sex Works challenges common perceptions about our bodies as it provides answers to such provocative questions as:
- Can the birth control pill influence the type of men women are attracted to?
- Why do hourglass-shaped women tend to be especially fertile?
- When are women most likely to cheat?
- Can twins have different fathers?
From the composition and function of human sex organs to the fascinating biochemistry behind sexual attraction, How Sex Works is an entertaining, comprehensive exploration of culture, biology, and history that takes us far beyond our common understanding of sex.
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“Read this book and discover sex again, but from a scientific perspective, and see why it evolved. Its almost as much fun, and needs less energy.” Peter Macinnis, science writer and author of 100 Discoveries: The Greatest Breakthroughs in History and Mr Darwin's Incredible Shrinking World
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“HOW SEX WORKS is a must-buy for anyone interested in the ins and outs of why, psychologically and biologically, sex is about much, much more than the mere birds and bees.” Nancy Redd, New York Times bestselling author of Body Drama
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“Have you ever wondered HOW SEX WORKS? This book answers all of the questions youve ever wanted to know about how your body works sexually, but did not know where to find the answers. They are here!” Dr. Beverly Whipple, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The G Spot: And Other Discoveries About Human Sexuality and The Science of Orgasm.
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“Moalem makes evolution sexy and sex astonishing. If youve ever been surprised by either your body or your heart, this book will probably tell you why.” Kinney Zalesne, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Microtrends: The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow's Big Changes
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“An engaging synthesis of scientific research on why we humans experience our sexuality the way we do.” Rachel P. Maines, PhD, Cornell University and author of The Technology of Orgasm: "Hysteria," the Vibrator, and Women's Sexual Satisfaction
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“Sharon Moalems new book goes far beyond the typical ‘birds and bees sex talk. The neurogeneticist delves deep into human sexuality, and comes to some surprising conclusions.” Daily Beast
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“Packed with trivia about the evolutionary history, intricate mechanics, and nitty-gritty mysteries of sex, sexual organs, and desire, Sharon Moalems How Sex Works manages to inject science writing with the prurient thrill of a gossip rag.” O magazine
About the Author
Dr. Sharon Moalem is an award-winning neurologist and evolutionary biologist, with a PhD in human physiology. His research brings evolution, genetics, biology, and medicine together to explain how the body works in new and fascinating ways. He and his work have been featured on CNN, in the New York Times, on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, on Today, and in magazines such as New Scientist, Elle, and Martha Stewart's Body + Soul. Dr. Moalem's first book was the New York Times bestseller Survival of the Sickest. He lives in New York City.