I like Mary Roach's serious but humourous approach to unusual subjects. I loved Stiff (dead bodies). Now I've been equally captivated by Bonk (sex). Great books!
This is a soups-to-nuts approach to sex research. For those amateurs who love to collect arcane tidbits, this book is a rich resource. Of course there are the campy, over-the-top, jokey interjections by Mary Roach into her subject matter. Some find that off-putting, but for me it makes the book more endearing. I love her enthusiasm. I love her openness and honesty.
This book is a real eye-opener. You will discover things you never even thought, or thought possible. You will discover just how deeply researchers have delved into the topic of sex. And you will be amazed at how much the research "subjects" put up with in their willingness to assist the march of progress. Penis cameras, dildos, the clitoris, orgasm, vibrators, coital imaging (with a cameo appearance by Mary Roach and her husband), erectile dysfunction, testicular implants, hormones, pheromones, etc. are all covered with a light touch but serious content. It is a rich resource, and a must-read book.
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