Pucker up : a hands-on guide to ecstatic sex

78 Pages·2001·0.483 MB·English

by  Tristan Taormino, Fish, (Cartoonist)

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A Excerpt from
PUCKER UP
A Hands-on Guide to
Ecstatic Sex
T R I S T A N T A O R M I N O
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All illustrations © 2000 by Fish. The illustration “Female Anatomy,
Front View” first appeared in The Clitoral Truth: The Secret World
at Your Fingertips, by Rebecca Chalker (New York: Seven Stories
Press, 2000). The illustrations “Female Anatomy, Side View,” “Male
Anatomy,” and “Anorectal Anatomy” first appeared in The Ultimate
Guide to Anal Sex for Women, by Tristan Taormino
(San Francisco: Cleis Press, 1997).
PUCKER UP. Copyright © 2001 by Tristan Taormino. All rights
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Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Joy of Fucking
1 Redefining Erogenous Zones and Orgasm
Sexual Anatomy and Response
2 Tell Me What You Want
Erotic Desire, Sexual Communication, and Safer Sex
3 Making the Basics Even Better
Hand Jobs and Oral Sex
About the Author
Credits
About the Publisher
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Acknowledgments
I
am so thankful to my original editor, Tia Maggini, who
worked her butt off on the book; her diligent readings of
the manuscript and insightful suggestions were invaluable
to the final product. Publisher Judith Regan, senior editor Dana
Albarella, and everyone at ReganBooks supported me with
advice, ideas, and plenty of encouragement. Fish created the
unique illustrations which bring my words to life, and I feel
blessed to collaborate with such a talented artist again. Richard
Mitchell worked his incredible magic when he took the inspired
cover photo, and makeup artist Tatijana Suljic-Shoan made me
glamorous. Kudos too to art director Ron de la Peña for his fab-
ulous cover design. Thanks to my agent, Andrew Blauner, for all
his hard work (and for Friday night phone calls!). He continues
to be an unflinching advocate, champion, and friend to me,
which I appreciate more than he probably knows.
I have learned something from every editor I have ever worked
with, but, most recently, I owe a debt of gratitude to my editor at
The Village Voice,Doug Simmons, whose guidance has deeply influ-
enced my sex writing. Felice Newman, Frédérique Delacoste, Don
Weise, and everyone at Cleis Press were there when it all began.
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viii • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Claire Potter was a great teacher. There are dozens of sexperts and
pioneers who’ve come before me and whose work has had a
tremendous influence on my own, and some must be named: Kim
Airs, Joani Blank, Susie Bright, Fairy Butch, Patrick Califia-Rice,
Rebecca Chalker, Betty Dodson, Heather Findlay, Nina Hartley,
Bert Herrman, Robert Lawrence, FetishDiva Midori, Jack Morin,
Carol Queen, Anne Seamans, Annie Sprinkle, Debi Sundahl, and
Cathy Winks. Gene Trent of Blue Door Video generously lent me
countless adult videos to watch for this book and never com-
plained when I returned them late.
Rachel Kramer Bussel has contributed her time, energy, hard
work, friendship, and wonderful spirit to me and to this project,
especially in pulling together the Resource Guide. All the babes
(past, present, and future) of Toys in Babeland (especially Ali-
cia, Rachel, and Tova) inspire me with their enthusiasm and
dedication to improving the sex lives of people everywhere.
Owner Claire Cavanah gave me the best job in the world and lav-
ishes unbelievable amounts of support on me. My gratitude to
all the sex-toy-store owners who have hosted my workshops, and
everyone who attended them, especially those brave enough to
ask me a question. Thanks to my fans (you know who you
are)—you keep me up when I am down.
Without the support of the people closest to me, I couldn’t
do any of it. My assistant, Michelle Cronk, makes it all happen
smoothly. Jill, Marisa, and Dr. Y keep me healthy. My family and
friends love me, listen to me, and spoil me: Toni Amato (the
best big brother in the world), Morgan Dunbar (since the very
beginning), Mario Grillo (God bless America), Sarah Jones (an
expert in many fields), Stan Kent (guardian angel), Ira Levine
(kindred perverted spirit), Audrey Prins-Patt (queen of the cli-
toris), Winston Wilde (daddy and sexologist rolled into one),
Mom and Dad (who got me here). Mom and Rachel, thanks for
help with the title.
And finally to Red, my partner, my love. You are in this book
on every page, and more importantly, in my heart always.
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