Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm
by Kim Cattrall, Mark Levinson
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Book Reviews of Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm
Book Review: a manual in technique. good for everyone.
Summary: 4 Stars
Other reviews for this title seem to be written by anonymous men and fueled by sour grapes. No book will make you a great lover, especially if you're not interested in what it asks you to do.
No, their partners do not cause all of the sexual problems in women, but some can be solved, regardless. This book isn't about pointing fingers in blame. It's about giving pleasure...that's all.
This book is a GREAT guide for oral sex, and really only touches lightly on anything else (to avoid redundancy, according to the authors. To paraphrase, "many great books have been written on technique in intercourse" etc). The authors were very specific in the problems pleasing most women, orally and otherwise. It addresses that all women are different, there's nothing that will work on everyone, and tips on how to find out what your female partner enjoys.
Even men (and women) that *think* they know how to satisfy a woman would learn something from this sensitive, well-written book. It's full of sexy secrets that will bring something new to bed...or improve old acts.
WARNING!!! THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT PLEASING WOMEN, mostly orally. If you're expecting anything but a book telling you how to UNSELFISHLY please a woman... look elsewhere. I think the title covers that, but some people just don't seem to understand.
This is a technical guide on how to cause the female orgasm.
Almost every page has artful, but very helpful, illustrations. I also like the *very* open ideas this book supports exploring (anal stimulation, for example).
The book is written for men, to use on women, it translates well for women to use on other women, too. The sections discussing penetration with the penis could easily be done with the hands, or device. The oral and hand stimulation sections need no translation.
My only true complaint about this book is size. It's a very large book. It's a pretty quick read, and easy to understand, but it won't fit on my bookshelf. It's more of a coffee-table book. What a thrill to your guests if *this* was in your living room.
In summary: this book could have been called "get her off: a diagrammed tutorial on how to use your mouth, hands, and body to make a woman orgasm" but it you'll have to lay it horizontally in your book case.
Book Review: Guide for the tongue and the attitude
Summary: 5 Stars
Two reasons make this book worth the purchase:
1. It gives emphasis to the idea of the orgasm as part art and part technique. I practiced piano technique for years before I ever became proficient enough to "play" the piano and forget the technique (consciously). The book enphasizes the idea that technique isn't the answer; the answer is in the art. That idea, the art of orgasm, if caught makes the book valuable.
2. The pages on cunniligulus display clear, beautiful, and tasteful descriptions and sketches about how to practice the art in a way better than other books devoted completely to the tongue.
I wasn't that interested in the details of Ms Cattrall's life (I don't own a television, never once watched her show, and never found the personal testimony of movie stars convincing) except that she gives convincing testimony that a lover/artist who takes time to learn the instruments (his and his lover's body) can create a new level of pleasure and a new level of understanding. Also, it's probably encouraging for some to know that rich and beautiful doesn't equate with spectacular sex life.
The amount of information at first seemed less than the size of the book promised. But, if you enjoy a beautiful book (the feel of it and the sight of it), and if you carefully study the techniques offered in the section on cunnilingulus, THEN if you forget the book and the mechanics of the techniques in the spirit that a pianist forgets the scales--leting his fingers "play" the instrument, I think you may improve your art and find the book worthwhile.
--Charles Runels, MD
Author of "Anytime...for as Long as You Want: Strength, Genius, Libido, and Erection by Integrative Sex Transmutation (A 15-Day Course for Men to Improve Life and Sex)"
Book Review: GOOD POINTS BUT A RATHER TECHNICAL APPROACH
Summary: 4 Stars
This book, like most books, has some strong and weak points. As one who counsels both individuals and couples and is constantly looking for reading material to recommend, I found this may be a helpful book for some, but the way it is presented may not appeal to everyone. To me, the book came across as rather technical in nature and more like a "Mr. Fix-it Manual" and for that reason it lost a big star in the rating. We may be talking about "home repair" here, but there is a big difference between repairing one's sexual activity and repairing a rusty faucet!For many, sexual satisfaction is a natural human response - we all know when something feels good and when it does not. However, for others that spontaneous reaction does not come naturally and for an endless number of reasons. Perhaps it is poor technique, inexperience or past experiences, nervousness, surpressed emotional issues...or maybe the chemistry just isn't right. It takes two to tango! The book provides some helpful tips and techniques from a woman's point of view, and will probably be of primary interest to men, although I am not sure how many men will be enthralled by the rather "clinical style" in which this book is written. For male readers, you may want to read the book (any information is better than none as long as it is good information.) However, I would then suggest you put the book aside and have a close, intimate discussion with your partner (at the appropriate time please, not as your partner is frantically wheeling the shopping cart up and down the supermarket aisles) and find out just what does please your partner and what does not. Communication is equally important as technique. Sex is a personal, sensitive and individual affair; what pleases one may not please another.
Book Review: More craft than art
Summary: 4 Stars
Fans of the HBO show "Sex and the City" know Kim Cattrall's character as the sexually savvy, often outrageous and nervy Samantha. Cattrall's an actress, though, and has a different life story altogether - which should not be news to anyone who loved Marcus Welby, MD, for example - and struggled with the fact that actor Robert Young was not, in fact, a doctor. In this book Cattrall and her new husband, handsome jazz musician Mark Levinson, have collaborated to present their inarguable philosophy of communication, honesty, and love, plus their assortment of fail-safe techniques for attaining what is ardently desired but (according to Cattrall) can be elusive for heterosexual couples: female orgasm. Cattrall begins with the truth of her past: twenty years of sexual unhappiness, remedied only recently by her new husband, Levinson. Readerly expectations are set at "high."
It's all-around good advice: communication, enthusiasm, honesty, and a work ethic are recommended. Oral sex is mapped and described. Diversity is honored, but anatomy trumps, and is carefully explained.
There are beautiful, strong drawings - albeit with instructive and probably sensible red arrows, lines, and various markers - showing precisely what needs to be where in order to succeed at the provocation of the female orgasm. But it is more craft than art that is illustrated and promoted. It's a "how-to," a series of road maps. Often there is more to getting there than asking for (and following) directions - but the Levinsons do not address that issue
This is earnest stuff, it means well - but aside from the lovely drawings, and the thrill of hearing from Kim Cattrall, it's not all that different from other, similar books on the shelf.
Book Review: A book from a different angle
Summary: 3 Stars
First, let me start out by saying I am no expert in sex and hope not to portray that image in my review. I am going to attempt to write a useful review to those really contemplating on purchasing this book. I bought this for my wife and I. I was hoping to read it with her, perhaps giggle a little and say "ohh, we gotta try that" but that never came. Fortunately, I don't feel like I lost a lot (only because it didn't cost much). This book is probably most useful to the couples that don't really communicate sexually and especially for those men that are doing the same things and are almost certain it isn't working. Think of its purchase like this. You spend less than $20 to get something new to try. It may work for her, and it may not. But, if your game is already scoring major points or the two of you communicate well enough to explore and find out what works (the best part) leave this one on the shelf. The key to reading the pictures is something you might have to cutout so you can refer to it with forthcoming pictures. Ok, maybe not that bad but the images aren't good (and no we weren't looking for porn). This book is shrink wrapped for two reasons one, for the kids and two for the adults that will skim through and realize it's just plain fluffy.
I have to admit Kim plays such an intersting part on Sex in the City I thought this might be worth the purchase. But, that is acting and the book is the real world. Actress she is, author she is not.
With all that said,(...) Happy reading to all and I hope this helps.