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: star power for a worthy cause
Summary: 4 Stars
This handsomely illustrated book by Sex in the City's sexually voracious Samantha (Kim Cattrall) and her real life partner (Mark Levinson) is sure to bring long overdue attention to the dearth of female orgasms. For this feat alone I give it 4 stars. Satisfaction wisely emphasizes love, caring, and communication, a framing that will widen its appeal to people uncomfortable about buying sex books. What readers get here is essentially some ideas from one happy couple about what works for them. The book emphasizes oral sex according to a detailed choreography (circle, left-right flick, pause, up-down flick, pause, circle, figure-eight, etc.) which might leave some tongue-tied.There is little about manual technique, presented as an accessory to other activities, even though many women find a hand or two to be the most satisfying method of both G-spot and clitoral stimulation.
This book is not big on promoting condom use, and finger cots or gloves and oral dams are totally ignored. The book's grooming tips are emphatic and in good taste, though no substitute for the safer-sex benefits of latex barriers.
I wish the book had also promoted the use of lubricant as a staple of good sex rather than as merely a remedy for vaginal dryness.
Despite these shortcomings, Satisfaction will get people thinking about how to make sex better and more mutually pleasurable.
Is it the best thing that's happened to female sexuality since the vibrator? Not quite, but this couple takes a step (up-flick?) in the right direction.
Book Review: Love, Lust, and Life.
Summary: 5 Stars
Mark Levinson, a jazz musician, and his wife, Kim Cattrall, an actor, have written an informative book about how to get more, much much more, from your sex partnerships. Complete with diagrams; I sometimes finds myself reading impaired so I found the pictures most helpful. Mrs. Levinson says, "Most men and women want the same things sexually-intimacy and deeply fulfilling sex with the one they love. But many couples have a difficult time achieving this. How then do we find sexual satisfaction?" We read her book and find out.
Mr. Levinson says, "The real purpose of this book is to help men develop their intuitive abilities and their overall consciousness and awareness of women and themselves. Ultimately, when she is sexually fulfilled, he has one of his greatest rewards." Listen to this, men, this is why you want to read this book too.
The book was well written and well researched. I would have liked to write this book. Can you imagine the research those two writers would have had to endure? It's tough work; someone had to do it. That's not to say that I've had some success in this area, but this book really opened my eyes.
I can see women reading something like this. Men, I think, would have to be led to it. But like Mark Levinson promised, the reward will be great. For investing my limited time in reading "Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm" I feel that I am well on my way to a better sex...no, check that, I am well on my way to a better love life. Cammy Diaz
Book Review: If You Read This: She Will Come
Summary: 5 Stars
I was extremely impressed with this book. As stated by the title, it is a guide to the female orgasm, so it focuses on that instead of intercourse as a whole. It uses tasteful yet very useful illustrations and easy to understand directions. The tips in this book REALLY work and are a wonderful guide for men who really want to maximize their partners pleasure. Not all women are alike so they don't all respond to the same techniques. This book explores a wide array of ideas, and focuses on communication, to find out what a woman really likes.
I have read some of the reviews and have found a few negative ones written by men. But if the point of the book is to make a woman come, and the techniques listed in the book work (Do they ever, I'm STILL smiling) and focus on bringing the couple closer together, then how could a negative review be possible? Well, I suppose if a man is only focused on his own pleasure and is of a "get on, get in, get off and get out" mentality, then the book would not be of much use.
But as for you fine gentlemen out there who seek to please your partner and fine tune your techniques, I highly recommend this book. A satisfied woman is one who is more likely to spend more time on pleasing you. :)
Book Review: For the "Older" Crowd
Summary: 3 Stars
Kim and her husband have their hearts in the right place..but this book needs, how shall I say it, more "ooomph!" This book is great for someone who has never touched a s*x manual in their lives (or have touched very few..no pun intended). It is clear, explicit and educational. But it may bore you if you read other material about the topic. I didn't buy it through Amazon and was unable to look at it prior to purchasing it because it was the only copy and was shrink wrapped. Had I been able to, I probably would have sat down and read the book at the store. When I read it, I was done in 15 minutes. There isn't much to it. Let me reiterate, however, if you are in a relationship where you are not familiar with "fair" techniques, this book may be for you. However, if you regularly read women's magazines and/or other books about this topic, you may want to skip it.
I would presume it is probably a best seller because of the author so don't let that fool you.
Book Review: DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
Summary: 1 Stars
This review is by a 42-year-old well-educated woman, married to the same man for almost 16 years. Three kids and a dog. Why did I buy the book? Because my husband and I don't know everything.Kim and Mark act as though they discovered sex.
The book tells us explicitly what Kim likes Mark to do to her, and how long it takes.
Amazing that a publisher would invest in this. (I am certain that it was only because of Kim's fame.)
How embarrassing for Kim and her husband! (And their families!)
My advice if you want to learn how to have GREAT sex: (1) read the kama sutra and/or romance novels (Really! Millions of women love these books for a reason. I recommend the authors Jane Feather and J.D. Robb (the Eve and Roark series: HOT, HOT, HOT!) for starters -- just read the sex parts if you don't like the rest of the book; and the Red Sage Publishing series) and (2) practice with your spouse. A lot.