"Bonk: A curious Coupling of Science and Sex" begins with the beginnings of the study of sex, starting with our attempts to learn about human sex from animal sex. She makes sure to cover the most important researchers and the critique that the public held. Roach (2008) proceeded to talk about the processes that Masters and Johnson used to start understanding the female orgasm, which led her to question if and why women can achieve orgasm from a robotic piston. Afterward, she covers some myths, one of which was started by Napoleon's Great-Granddaughter, about female sex (Roach, 2008). The most common myth that was covered was that women whose clitoris is more than an inch from their urethra are hard challenged to reach climax (Roach, 2008). …show more content…
Mary Roach's “Bonk: A Curious Coupling of Science and Sex” is a book that challenges writing conventions quite thoroughly, as it is rare to see a book aimed at the general public that covers the topic of sex so frankly. The book is written with a solid blend of fact and humor, allowing people to laugh at topics that they would never even think of bringing up in a setting with a stranger. She does a good job in that regard, and she does make sure to leave no stone unturned. My biggest personal issue with the book is that she spends a large amount of her time on seemingly random musings, irrelevant information, and the like. This makes her book a bit of a slow read. Despite my discontentment with the slow read, I feel that she does a really solid job in discussing the history of this field, and the people who propelled us through sexual psychology. She made sure to refer to many people, to the point that I cannot recall any unsupported claim. One thing that is interesting to me is that this book does not actually cover topics the class or text have covered. I feel this is because of America's fear of talking about sex. I feel that this book is very much designed for those who are more comfortable with sex or those who are at least a little curious about this topic. I would definitely recommend this book to that demographic. This book was quite interesting to me, as sex has often been a topic in my household, mostly as a joke but also as a
The Clitoral Truth was the first book I’ve ever read that openly talks about masturbation, genitals, and equality. The first chapter talks about women’s genitalia and the orgasm that doesn’t seem to make an appearance as much as it should be. I thought women sexuality was about the parts and how it changes during intercourse, but there is a whole new side. After reading chapter one, it made me realize that society just focuses on men’s needs and parts. I was very oblivious to the fact that women sexuality was so shunned and how unaware society is on the matter compared to men.
I see few books that use the word 'orgasm'; or 'bestiality'; at all. It's not typical book lingo. Though the vocabulary emphasizes the sexual nature of the book. The movie on the other hand probably wouldn't make a lot of money going with the erotic taboo nature of the book. Instead it focuses more around the ideas of family neglect and the hypocrisy of the parents doing what they don't want their kids to do. The story is more like an MTV clip of the real world than the book plot. Though that's what makes the movie so great. The people seem so real, like everyday people. The relation is even stronger because I live in an affluent community. The two different focuses put a different tint into the same story.
Kinsey, Masters, and Johnson all tested the presence of vaginal orgasm, and contended for a comprehension of sexuality that was situated in joy, not proliferation and consequently, they concentrated on clitoral orgasm. They found that vaginal intercourse was not what was most pleasurable for most ladies, and that truth be told, woman act sexually like men, and appreciate clitoral reproduction (461-462). Both women's activists and sex progressives found these discoveries valuable, yet women's activists likewise censured the sexologists for being engaged exclusively on the body, not on mental reactions, and being unconcerned with governmental issues, and both condemned their support of the norm, as Kinsey, Masters, and Johnson were for the most part worried with enhancing conjugal sex. Women's activists in this period, settled upon objectives were to underline the significance of the clitoris, see woman's sexuality as "female sexuality", and to reprimand the two fundamental developments of woman's sexuality in a way that would take into account the improvement of woman's sexual strengthening and office. Koedt, in her content, underscores that these developments of female sexuality brought about woman encountering sentiments of blame, deficiency, and disgrace, and were continually getting messages how they ought to be acting, sexually, all over, and particularly from the advisors who they swung to for help. She argued that if woman were miserable with their sexual experiences, it was not due to anything they were doing or not doing, but rather as a result of sexism, homophobia, and required heterosexuality (466). She needed woman to have the capacity to "full sexual specialists" who could be in charge of their own sexual delight, and she trusted that the clitoris was indispensable in this situation, in light of the fact that anybody, the woman herself, or an accomplice of any sex, could joy her by
This is Damian form your Monday's & Wednesday's 12:30 pm class , it came to my attention that there seemed to be some problems relating to the test we just took on chapter 2 of the Human Sexuality class. Personally, im under the impression that i took the new exam although it had no timer applied to it and some of the question's apparent responses seem a little contradictional. On this questions for example # 1; "Which of the following statements regarding the desire phase of sexual response is true?" , #2; In which of the following areas would Masters and Johnson's research on sexual response be least helpful?, #3; Which of the following most accurately describes the plateau phase?, the book clearly states that this is
Her first non-children’s book was Fever 1793, although she took a yearlong break from that book to write Speak (Lew 23-25), her first true young adult novel. As she began writing for teens instead of children, she also began writing about more controversial issues, such as the rape and depression in Speak. Anderson has become “knownfor writing realistic books about controversial subjects for teens” (Deutsch). Not only does she write about these difficult topics, she approaches them with “humor and sensitivity” and “her work has earned numerous national and state awards, as well as international recognition” (“Laurie”). Speak itself was a National Book Award finalist and is a Pritz honor book the year it first came out (Lew 34). Despite this recognition, Wesley Scroggins, a Missouri State University professor, called the book “soft pornography,” and demanded that it be taken out of school curriculum (qtd. in Lew 35). Judy Blume, Anderson’s favorite author, backed Anderson in this situation, calling the claim “outrageous” (Lew 35). Clearly, Blume and Anderson won the battle because “[Speak has] been used in schools in order to not only teach literary analysis but also to teach and give students tools against sexual harassment” (“Voice”). The response to Speak can be better understood by learning about the time it was written.
One of the norms Kincaid questions is virginity, whether sex is actually meaningful, that it could be enjoyable without the feeling of love. As a nineteen-year-old girl, Lucy is new to what a sexual relationship could have
This gave the reader a sense of where sexology was at the time before he began studying that field. The two most prominent names in sexual research were Havelock Ellis, a physician who received his medical degree to safety study sex, and Magnus Hirschfield, a physician who would later be classified as a sexual historian. The two physicians had a hands-off approach to their research where a large portion of their findings were, “usually interpreted in terms of traditional views and were supplemented by historical materials or reports of anthropologists” (54). This quote was meant to describe how the practices of early sexologists were flawed in that their research based more on philosophies rather than actual contact with people. Kinsey took a much different approach and was not afraid to ask anyone about topics ranging from female orgasms to masturbation, as he, “gathered his data wherever he could find it, but he also reported the source of his data” (59). The quote previously mentioned by Bullough provided an effective argument for the claim that Kinsey was able to push the boundaries on sexuality by sampling anyone he could about the topic, which went against the previous how researchers went about gather material since
It does have its very messed up parts to it though. I kind of wonder what the author was thinking coming up with this stuff. Especially with the children just out playing naked to “get comfortable”. I understand that is part of the caste system to have a group of people who are very comfortable with their sexuality so all they do is have sex for fun. But, taking pills and having sex all the time gets old. I kind of think that was one of the points the author was trying to make. People think that in a perfect world you can forget about all of your problems by popping a little pill or getting your frustration out in a different way. But in the end, it doesn’t make you happy. Yes, it numbs you, but you aren’t
While some may not want to read the book simply because they do not agree with how Schlosser represents his subject matter, other may be utterly repulsed by the subject. In the section on the sex industry, he often provides interesting details of the world of pornography. When discussing the rise of pornographic videos, Schlosser delves into their subject matter, as shown here: “There are gay videos and straight videos, bondage videos and spanking videos, tickling videos, interracial videos, and videos like Count Footula, for people whose fetish is feet” (Schlosser 169). While the other sections are much tamer, this section of the book may turn readers away since sex is still such a taboo topic in our society
Alice is a teenage drug addict that as sex with a bunch of men that she barely knows. Alice says “Well, last night happened. I am no longer a virgin (48).” While under the influence of acid, Alice loses her virginity to a guy named Roger. This shows an bad example towards the kids reading the book because it shows the it’s okay to have sex with guys that one has only went on a date with maybe once or twice.
It was nice how the author incorporated quotes, testimonials, interviews, and pictures. These items made the book more interesting and a little easier to understand. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read and a little education on dyke drama. Many parts of the book was humorous, while other parts were instrumental in understanding the drama that lies between lesbian relationships. This book is great for those who are going through or have been through situations discussed in the chapters and is also great for those who are uneducated about lesbian
The beginning is kind of obscure, but as the story gradually unfolds, everything becomes clear. The plot is fast paced and engaging. Involving crime and drugs, it is full of thrilling adventures. However, it's jam-packed with steamy scenes and conversations. Oftentimes, after kicking off some scenes exposing intense sexual desires and talks, the author ends the description before the characters copulate to avoid having so many explicit sexual scenes.
Alfred Kinsey is criticized for corrupting the sexual innocence of America. Kinsey’s research and publications managed to educate the public, thus forever altering and revolutionizing sex. A movie was produced to showcase his contributions and everlasting influence upon society. The movie, Kinsey, fashionably portrays his enlightening discoveries by exposing opinions, biases and stereotypes connected with sex.
Kinsey is considered a pioneer of modern sexuality, consequently his groundbreaking research forever altered the opinions of sexual behavior. His radial and scandalous views of sex were widely distributed to the masses through the publication of his two books. These books discussed the sex practices of men and women, including
Sexology, an idea truly founded during the late nineteenth century, is the science of human sexuality and fixates on the non-reproductive physical and conceptual functions of sex. Methodically researching physical sexual behavior and objectively analyzing concepts of sexual desires, knowledge, and fantasies, sexology examines human sex and sexual identity in its raw, realistic, and carnal form. The science includes aspects of psychopathologic study in its evaluation of individuals’ sexual identities, attained by observing which sexual acts an individual engages in and what his or her objects of sexual desire are. This science of sexology matured into its esteemed area of study in three stages, which span the late nineteenth century through the late twenty first century.