crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
2.0
When I was in high school, the publisher of The Horny Teenagers' Guide To Sex stopped by our campus and left cases of their books around. I think every student read it at some point.
It was designed to be funny but also informative. And, while it was written well, not a lot of people go to books for sex advice, no matter how well written.
This book is fine. It's informative. But, the thing is, this information will evolve over time. This makes their websote (Oh Joy Sex Toy) a much better resource than any physical book.
If you need a book to explain consent or the basics of sex to you, by all means pick this up. But, uh, there's a whole internet out there, and it's best to have a variety of sources when it comes to sex, as everyone is different.
It was designed to be funny but also informative. And, while it was written well, not a lot of people go to books for sex advice, no matter how well written.
This book is fine. It's informative. But, the thing is, this information will evolve over time. This makes their websote (Oh Joy Sex Toy) a much better resource than any physical book.
If you need a book to explain consent or the basics of sex to you, by all means pick this up. But, uh, there's a whole internet out there, and it's best to have a variety of sources when it comes to sex, as everyone is different.
silodear's review against another edition
5.0
Super great intro to sex featuring all kinds of bodies and people. Very consent focused. A wonderful, body-positive resource for people figuring sex out.
bluenicorn's review against another edition
3.0
I think this would be best for young adults or those thinking about becoming sexually active. She doesn't really leave any stones unturned- but that is all the more reason that I think this is important for teens and college-age individuals. The internet is great, but also kinda overwhelming, frequently gross and sometimes terrifying- a book like this would be a good (albeit probably embarrassing) gift to a teen who may feel like the internet is their only source for info. While there's nothing very sexy about birth control, STI's or talking about consent, it's so, so important and I think she tackles them straightforwardly and in a way that avoids shame or judgment. And as always, she does a commendable job at representation- lots of types of bodies and couples.
clarabooksit's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
5.0
There are a lot of books about sex, and understanding it, out there, but Erika and her husband Matt, have written the clearest, most comprehensive, easy to understand book about sex out there.
Erika and Matt have been running their site, Oh Joy Sex Toy, to talk about toys, but they also get into the ins and outs, no pun intended, of, well sex. Erika has a very easy on the eyes cartoon style, and she tries to include all types of sexualities, as well as bodies, when she draws her stories.
This book is a collection of the strips she did about sex.
This page is part of the three or four page story about consentual sex, and how to know what it is.
and this page is about condoms, and Matt's first experience purchasing one.
All of the stories cover the basic things you need to know about sex, from what STDs are, to what the best method of birth control might be for you, from the pill to the condom, to the IDU.
Each story is told without shame, without assumptions, and the characters in the story ask the questions that you might be too embarrassed to ask.
This is a valuable resource, as well as fun to read. It gives you a lot to think about, and answers questions you might not even have thought of to ask. Even if you think you know everything there is to know about sex, you might be surprised to learn a few things, and be entertained in the process. Highly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Erika and Matt have been running their site, Oh Joy Sex Toy, to talk about toys, but they also get into the ins and outs, no pun intended, of, well sex. Erika has a very easy on the eyes cartoon style, and she tries to include all types of sexualities, as well as bodies, when she draws her stories.
This book is a collection of the strips she did about sex.
This page is part of the three or four page story about consentual sex, and how to know what it is.
and this page is about condoms, and Matt's first experience purchasing one.
All of the stories cover the basic things you need to know about sex, from what STDs are, to what the best method of birth control might be for you, from the pill to the condom, to the IDU.
Each story is told without shame, without assumptions, and the characters in the story ask the questions that you might be too embarrassed to ask.
This is a valuable resource, as well as fun to read. It gives you a lot to think about, and answers questions you might not even have thought of to ask. Even if you think you know everything there is to know about sex, you might be surprised to learn a few things, and be entertained in the process. Highly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
zepysgirl's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve already read most (all?) of these online, but it’s nice to have them all together like this!
eekgranola's review against another edition
4.0
I ❤️ Ericka and am so excited to use this with my club at school!
jhstack's review against another edition
4.0
I was already slightly familiar with Erika Moen's Oh Joy Sex Toy webcomics, and found this collection to be a humorous and informative dive into a number of aspects of sex, sexuality, and gender preferences (along with consent, of course). (e-galley from NetGalley)
biblio_plus_plus's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0