Joy Of Sex Update Released - Finally!

First released in 1972, The Joy of Sex was a bestseller from the start, but as the sexual culture in the United States began to change, the book became less and less relevant. With the AIDS epidemic sweeping the world in the 1980s, and the impact of the Internet during the 1990s into the 2000s, The Joy of Sex has been in need of a real update for several decades now.

That's where The New Joy of Sex comes into play. Released last September, the update includes information on newer, more relevant subjects, such as phone sex, transsexuals, and cyber sex, are among those discussed. Those who have read the original will notice that there are certain parts missing from the new version, including how to have sex on a horseback* or a motorcycle**. And although The New Joy of Sex is not gay-inclusive, it is gay-positive, which is a step up from the original's attitude toward alternative lifestyles.



*Seriously, HORSEBACK? Don't get me wrong - I like horses. They're beautiful creatures, but I can't imagine ever wanting to have sex on top of one of them. Why, you ask? Well, for one, if I were in that horse's shoes, I wouldn't want some couple going at it on top of me. Second, horses are very tall and falling off could result in bad injuries that would need explaining. Lastly, think of how dirty even the cleanest-looking horse is - do you want that all up in your business?! No thank you.

**MOTORCYCLES. Really? Even though there are directions for having sex while the bike is stationary, the main point of that section was for having sex on MOVING MOTORCYCLES. That's just asking for death or, at the very least, massive blood loss if something were to go wrong. I get that the 1960s and 70s were all about exploring your sexuality and whatnot, but did that generation have to be so insane about it? I'm amazed that the majority of my generation is even alive after reading that.