Description:
For a new century and a new generation of readers comes a fully revised and expanded edition of a classic guide to gay sex, love, and life.
Invaluable as a sex guide, a resource on building self-esteem, and a trusted aid for coming out of the closet, The Joy of Gay Sex covers the ins and outs of gay life alphabetically from "anus" to "wrestling." Noted psychologist Dr. Charles Silverstein has collaborated once again with critically acclaimed novelist Felice Picano on this third edition, updating every single entry and adding nearly thirty new entries. The authors provide positive and responsible advice on safe sex in all its varieties; on emotional and relationship-oriented issues such as long-term couples, loneliness, and growing older; and on scores of diverse topics ranging from spirituality to online dating. With fifty new line drawings by acclaimed illustrator Joseph Phillips, this landmark reference is a necessary addition to every gay man's bookshelf.
Brief description:
Dr. Charles Silverstein is a licensed psychologist in private practice in New York City. He is best known for his presentation before the Nomenclature Committee of the American Psychiatric Association that led to the removal of homosexuality as a mental illness from the organization's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
Review Quotes:
"The new edition is sure to continue its reputation as the comprehensive reference for gay men. At 25 years old, it's still here. And where, just asking, is Anita Bryant?" - Hartford Courant
"The ABCs of gay male sexuality get neatly presented here in an encyclopedic format with a savvy, knowledgeable attitude... a needed title." - Publishers Weekly
Would that we all had a wiser, older brother in real life, but until then, The Joy of Gay Sex remains. It's still the next best thing, whether you browse the entries or read it straight through. - Gay City News