The Joy of Sex

Dr Alex Comfort M.B., D.Sc., was a leading expert on human sexuality and one of the most versatile authors of the 20th century. A pioneer in the study of old age, co-founder of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, anarchist, social commentator, novelist, and poet, he wrote over 50 books and countless scientific papers. Dr Comfort also worked as head of research on gerontology at University College London, a lecturer at the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University, and Adjunct Professor at the Neuropsychiatric Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles. A member of the Royal Society of Medicine and an Associate Member of the American Psychiatric Association, he died in March 2000, aged 80.Susan Quilliam is a relationship psychologist who works with the international Journal of Family Planning, the British relationship counselling organization Relate, and global advisory boards in the field of sexual health and dysfunction. Susan is also an advice columnist for several health websites, magazines, and radio stations and she writes, broadcasts, and presents internationally on topics surrounding love and sexuality.

CONTENTS preface from Alex Comfort preface from Susan Quilliam the art of lovemaking on gourmet lovemaking INGREDIENTS tenderness nakedness women (by her for him) men (by him for her) hormones preferences confidence cassolette vulva vagina clitoris mons pubis breasts nipples buttocks penis size foreskin scrotum semen skin lubrication earlobes navel armpit feet big toe hair pubic hair health age sex maps fidelity compatibility love desire APPETIZERS real sex food dancing clothed intercourse femoral intercourse safe sex phone sex words technology priorities frequency seduction bathing beds kisses pattes d'araignee friction rub feathers aphrodisiacs fantasy breathing tongue bath blowing bites l'onanisme fighting MAIN COURSES postures handwork for her handwork for him mouthwork for her mouthwork for him clitoral pleasure soixante neuf birth control his erection performance penetration choreography trigger points missionary position matrimonial variety upper hands frontal inversion flanquette x position standing positions rear entry postillionage anal intercourse croupade cuissade kneeling positions seated positions turning positions viennese oyster sex during pregnancy plateau phase his orgasm hairtrigger trouble saxonus pompoir her orgasm bridge CAT position venus butterfly birdsong at morning little death come again excesses simultaneous orgasm quickies holding back relaxation afterwards waking SAUCES AND PICKLES playtime Japanese style horse Indian style virginity clothes boots corsets g-string shoes stockings ben wa balls boutons leather rubber striptease transvestism ice and fire body paint skin gloves ticklers games masks fetishes equipment rocking chair swings jokes and follies mirrors trains, boats, planes cars open air remote control voyeurs erotica sex shops les anneaux penis extensions inflators karezza ligottage blindfold chains harness gag ropework hazards merkins and dildoes vibrators pain discipline foursomes and moresomes slow masturbation for him slow masturbation for her joy support resources index acknowledgments