asylveriara's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the accessible and fun nature of this graphic novel, especially with how sex toys of all varieties were destigmatized and honest reviews were given of their practicality, exciting uses, and novelty. I am excited to read Vol. 2!
whatscarlareading's review against another edition
5.0
Very fun, educational and inclusive! Will be letting my friends borrow this!
mountainwhoflys's review against another edition
5.0
This was absolutely fantastic. I've never read anything so sex positive, feminist, and generally educational that I've enjoyed this much. Erika Moen is an awesome lady and her husband seems like a great dude. As someone who was taught to be ashamed about sex and my body I really can't say how much I loved this comic and the illustrations are so perfect!
trans_ishtar's review against another edition
5.0
Interesting, funny, educational, and full of useful reviews about sex toys, which I added to my ever-growing list! Recommended for everyone.
bluenicorn's review against another edition
4.0
So yeah, this book makes me blush big-time, and it was more awkward putting it on hold than I anticipated; but it was a fun read. Instructive, sure, but just a fun and frank discussion of all things sex. It seems like the more comfortable we can get talking about sexual topics like vibrators, which can be fun/funny, it's not a huge stretch to start a dialogue about consent, assault, or the other important topics that seem to be veiled in silence, embarrassment, and/or shame in this country. HUGE props to Moen for going out of her way to depict bodies of all kinds, too; seriously- the love she clearly feels for bodies and diversity was delightful.
thecatwood's review against another edition
5.0
Erika Moen means a lot to me, in a far off fangirl kinda way. DAR was one of the first comics I really read, and I identified so much with her personal story. OJST is equally important to me, as a fellow sex nerd. Moen and her husband, Matthew Nolan, really embody sex positivity to me. From the diverse cast of Masturbateers to the great sense of humor, OJST is an A+ time. The print copy of volume one is very attractive, and I love having the guest strips and bonus material as well.
freelunch's review against another edition
4.0
Fun and informative
I love the art. I love the humour. I love the frank and open way Erika and Matt share their lives.
I do wish there was proportionately less toy reviews and more educational or anecdotal strips, if only because there's a limit to the number of toys one wants to become intrigued by :)
Almost all the content in this book is available online for free, but the book is nicely put together if you prefer a copy you can hold in your hands.
I love the art. I love the humour. I love the frank and open way Erika and Matt share their lives.
I do wish there was proportionately less toy reviews and more educational or anecdotal strips, if only because there's a limit to the number of toys one wants to become intrigued by :)
Almost all the content in this book is available online for free, but the book is nicely put together if you prefer a copy you can hold in your hands.
skepticalri's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you Dan Savage for introducing me to Erika Moen and OJST, her webcomic that is part review service, part educational resource. The reviews are witty, informative, and thorough. The illustrations are detailed and demonstrate that you don't have to be a gender-conforming, thin heterosexual to have an active sex life. The educational information is not shaming in any way and is actually based on scientific fact. The extras--interviews, autobiographical bits, and such--educate while touching your emotions. Both the spouse and I enjoyed the hell out of this book, and we'll be mailing it to a friend overseas who is only finding herself sexually in her mid-40s. And hopefully, she'll likewise share it. I only wish I had this book 25 years ago when I was an ignorant teenager who had no idea what those weird bodily reactions to various stimuli were all about.
The most brilliant part of this book, and what initially drew me in, and the first lines of the foreword, which should in no way be revolutionary in 2015 but nonetheless amazed me. QFMFT:
"To begin with, Erika does the most radical, queer, perverted thing it's possible to do: she talks about her sex life. She talks about it honestly, sincerely, humorously, and genuinely. In public. On the internet. Without shame. While living in a female body. She's not trying to turn you on...She's just daring to be a female-bodied person who has sex, likes it, and it totally okay with saying so. On the internet."
If you know a teenager trying to figure out how all those parts operate and how to enjoy them, OJST would be a great place for them to start.
The most brilliant part of this book, and what initially drew me in, and the first lines of the foreword, which should in no way be revolutionary in 2015 but nonetheless amazed me. QFMFT:
"To begin with, Erika does the most radical, queer, perverted thing it's possible to do: she talks about her sex life. She talks about it honestly, sincerely, humorously, and genuinely. In public. On the internet. Without shame. While living in a female body. She's not trying to turn you on...She's just daring to be a female-bodied person who has sex, likes it, and it totally okay with saying so. On the internet."
If you know a teenager trying to figure out how all those parts operate and how to enjoy them, OJST would be a great place for them to start.