The New Joy of Sex - Hardcover

Alex Comfort And Susan Quilliam

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845334299 ISBN 13: 9781845334291

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley, 2008

Synopsis

As a champion of trusting, loving relationships, this groundbreaking book advocates mutual respect and tenderness between lovers. A bestseller since it was first published in 1972, Alex Comfort's classic work celebrated human physical intimacy with such authority and clarity that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. No other book has come close in providing such an imaginative, uninhibited, and entertaining guide to lovemaking.The reasons for unfulfilling sexual relations today are different to those of Alex Comfort's original audience. This new edition of The Joy of Sex, fully revised and updated by respected sex expert and relationship psychologist Susan Quilliam, contains over 40 new entries, bringing Comfort's original, frank advice up to date for the modern readership.

About this title

About the Authors

Dr Alex Comfort, M.B., D.Sc., was a leading expert on human sexuality and one of the most versatile authors of the 20th century. A pioneer in the study of old age, co-founder of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, anarchist, social commentator, novelist, and poet, he wrote over 50 books and countless scientific papers. Dr Comfort also worked as head of research on gerontology at University College London, a lecturer at the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University, and Adjunct Professor at the Neuropsychiatric Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles. A member of the Royal Society of Medicine and an Associate Member of the American Psychiatric Association, he died in March 2000, aged 80.

Susan Quilliam is a relationships expert with over 35 years' experience in offering support through her work as a writer, coach, trainer, consultant and commentator.

She once said in passing that the high point of her work would be to rewrite "The Joy of Sex" for the 21st century, and therefore felt beyond privileged when, in 2008, Mitchell Beazley asked her to do just that!

Susan works closely with Relate and the Family Planning Association, as well as sitting on the Advisory Board of the Sexual Advice Association and the Council for Sexuality and Sexual Health for the Royal Society of Medicine. She is also one of the Family Planning Association's designated 21st Century Achievers, UK Dating Expert of the year 2015, an Ambassador for Relate Cambridge and a Patron of the Outsiders charity which campaigns for sexual rights for the less-abled.

When not writing books, Susan coaches individuals and couples on relationships and sexuality, designs and presents relationship courses for the global organisation The School of Life, is advice columnist for Fabulous magazine, and broadcasts on radio and television.

From the Back Cover

A brand-new edition of Dr Alex Comfort's international bestseller, freshly minted to meet the expectations of a modern audience.

From the Inside Flap

The Joy of Sex is the most famous and most widely regarded sex manual. As a champion of trusting, loving relationships, this groundbreaking book advocates mutual respect and tenderness between lovers. An international best-seller since it was first published in 1972, Alex Comfort's classic work dared to celebrate the joy of human physical intimacy with such authority and clarity that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. No other book has come close in providing such an imaginative, uninhibited and entertaining guide to lovemaking.

This new edition of The Joy of Sex, revised and updated by sex expert and relationships psychologist Susan Quilliam, contains more than 40 brand new entries, covering subjects such as Seduction, Sex and Pregnancy, and Clitoral Pleasure, in practical detail and with reassuring authority.

Completely re-illustrated with over 80 superb new artworks and full-colour photographs, The New Joy of Sex is the only guide you and your partner need to make your lovemaking richer and more exciting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845334299
• ISBN 13: 9781845334291
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288