Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;How to Choose Them, How to Use Themandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Are you intimidated by your neighborhood sex toy store? Are you baffled by online sex toy shops? Ever wished sex toys came with a user's manual? Well, now they do. andlt;Iandgt;Sex Toys 101andlt;/Iandgt; is the first fully illustrated, comprehensive guide to the world of sex toys. Practical and authoritative, yet playful and accessible, andlt;Iandgt;Sex Toys 101andlt;/Iandgt; tells you everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about sex toys, from vibrators and dildos to lubricants and butt plugs. andlt;BRandgt; Authors Rachel Venning and Claire Cavanah, founders of the renowned store Toys in Babeland, offer expert advice about sex toys, such as: what to look for when you shop for one, tips on how to get the most fun out of them, and how to clean and maintain them. Also included are answers to the most frequently asked questions: andlt;BRandgt; Will my vibrator give me an electrical shock?andlt;BRandgt; Is it possible to become addicted?andlt;BRandgt; Could they desensitize me?andlt;BRandgt; Will my girlfriend's sex toy replace me? andlt;BRandgt; andlt;Iandgt;Sex Toys 101andlt;/Iandgt; presents much-needed information and gentle encouragement to a wide range of readers, both female and male, gay and straight, from the uninitiated and curious to the avid, experienced sex toy aficionado.
Synopsis
A light-hearted, informative tour of the world of sex toys, written by the owners of the award-winning stores, Toys in Babeland. When Rachel Venning and Claire Cavanah opened their now-famous sex toy stores in New York City and Seattle, their goal was to celebrate sexual vitality in an honest, open, and fun environment. They achieved their goal and then some: Toys in Babeland was voted the best sex toy store by New York magazine, The Village Voice, Seattle Weekly, and Miami New Times, and has been featured in Details, Maxim, Self, and Glamour, as well as on the Learning Channel and HBO's Real Sex. In Sex Toys 101, Venning and Cavanah provide a practical, fully illustrated guide that shows readers how to improve their sex lives by adding a bit of fun to their own encounters. In frank but never prurient language, the authors discuss the sexual anatomy of both women and men, delve into various types of sexual pleasure, and describe the toys that can enhance the sexual experience. Each chapter focuses on a particular type of toy, and includes tips and techniques for using it, full-color photographs, and anecdotes that add a delightful personal touch. Sex Toys 101 will appeal to a wide range of readers, female and male, gay and straight, from the uninitiated and curious to the avid, experienced sex toy aficionado.
Synopsis
How to Choose Them, How to Use Them Are you intimidated by your neighborhood sex toy store? Are you baffled by online sex toy shops? Ever wished sex toys came with a user's manual? Well, now they do. Sex Toys 101 is the first fully illustrated, comprehensive guide to the world of sex toys. Practical and authoritative, yet playful and accessible, Sex Toys 101 tells you everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about sex toys, from vibrators and dildos to lubricants and butt plugs.
Authors Rachel Venning and Claire Cavanah, founders of the renowned store Toys in Babeland, offer expert advice about sex toys, such as: what to look for when you shop for one, tips on how to get the most fun out of them, and how to clean and maintain them. Also included are answers to the most frequently asked questions:
Will my vibrator give me an electrical shock?
Is it possible to become addicted?
Could they desensitize me?
Will my girlfriend's sex toy replace me?
Sex Toys 101 presents much-needed information and gentle encouragement to a wide range of readers, both female and male, gay and straight, from the uninitiated and curious to the avid, experienced sex toy aficionado.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Rachel Venningandlt;/Bandgt; and andlt;Bandgt;Claire Cavanahandlt;/Bandgt; are the founders and owners of Toys in Babeland, award-winning sex toys stores in New York and Seattle. Their work has been featured in andlt;Iandgt;Glamourandlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;Maxim,andlt;/Iandgt; the Learning Channel and HBO, among others. Venning lives in Oakland, California, and Cavanah lives in Brooklyn, New York. They can be reached at www.babeland.com.