The Big Bang: Nerve's Guide to the New Sexual Universe

Customer Reviews

Em and Lo cannot do anything without humor, and there is plenty here. The most serious it gets is Chapter 12, which is simply titled "Read This Chapter." It starts, "Don't even think about skipping this chapter, because whatever you know, it's not enough." It is, inevitably, about sexually transmitted diseases. There is more to sex than seriousness, Em and Lo would be the first to agree, and most of the rest of the volume is devoted to having fun. There is a great chapter on what used to be called Hong Kong honeymoon accessories, marital aids, or adult novelties, but are now simply, and with brisk appropriateness, called toys. There are pages and pages of descriptions of toys, pros, cons, and suggestions; you will even find the "Hello Kitty Vibe" featuring the mouthless visage of the kitschy cat. (_The Big Bang_ may be written by women, by the way, but the advice, just like most of the toys, can be used on both sexes.) There are simply lots of good suggestions in other chapters, given by enthusiastic authors who have obviously found their dream subject. There are many, many suggestions for couples. A great chapter on kink allows that "Just because you like to be tied up, spanked, and called 'bitch' doesn't mean you're a bad feminist." There are useful chapters on oral and anal sex, the G spot, birth control, and lubricants. A whole chapter is devoted to the importance for both sexes of doing Kegel exercises for better performance and pleasure. Yes, yes, yes.

_The Big Bang_ lacks the mass and comprehensiveness of the excellent _The Guide to Getting It On!_, but it has great humor, sound advice, and an enthusiasm for the subject that ought to be infectious. It can be enjoyed solo, but would be fine material for couples to read together. For those who value jocular, informal, and informative writing, and don't know everything about sex, this will be a delight.

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