Any one who has been paying attention knows that the ladies of HotMovies4Her love us some Jamye Waxman. What’s not to love? She’s brilliant, a devoted sex-educator, and author of “Getting Off: A Woman’s Guide To Masturbation” from Seal Press. I mean, anyone who would devote this much time to my pleasure is ok in my book!
Getting Off is an exhaustive study of self-love that is honest, often funny, and always empowering. The author covers anatomy, toys, technique and the history of masturbation. Who knew that one early vibrator found in doctors’ offices was fueled by a coal-powered furnace and required two men to run!
My favorite thing about his book is the frank discussion about the stigma surrounding masturbation and sex for women. You’ll probably find a paragraph in most sex books for women that explains that masturbation is sometimes treated as a taboo subject, but it’s ok. Waxman takes the time to debunk a number of societal claims about going solo that helped most of us to feel guilty at some point.
If bibliographies get you hot too, you’re in for a treat! Waxman has provided her readers with an extensive resource list that includes books, movies, and websites. What’s brilliant is the fact that she includes great educational resources like a link to The Feminist Women’s Heath Center, and also points you in the right direction to enhance your sex life with mentions of Babeland, Comstock Films, and even HotMoviesForHer.com!
Overall, Waxman has put together a great guide that our feminist foremothers would be proud of. Next time you feel a case of hysteria coming on, pick it up and learn to love yourself better!
Be sure to check out Personal Touch With Jamye Waxman Volume 1 - Toying With Pleasure and our interview with Jamye!
-The Porn Librarian
Add this excellent book to your collection!
Waxman, J. (2007). Getting Off: A Woman’s Guide To Masturbation. Emeryville, CA: Seal Press.
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