“Author Michael Castleman is the nation's top journalist specializing in men's sexuality. He has been a sex educator, counselor, and writer for 30 years, including 5 years as the expert who answered the sex questions submitted to the Playboy advisor. He wrote Great Sex with the help of an advisory board that includes some of the nation's leading sex therapists. Castleman's message is surprisingly simple: Stop imitating the rushed, all-genital sex you see in pornography. Instead, cultivate the opposite: leisurely, playful, total-body, massage-based lovemaking that includes the genitals, of course, but is not focused on them. Great Sex is certain to help you overcome your sex problems; become a better, more confident lover; and enjoy the sex of your dreams. “ --Amazon.com
“Castleman is a sex educator and journalist specializing in men's sexuality. In this comprehensive guide, he breezily covers a wide swath of men’s--and women’s--sexual concerns. In a calm, practical tone, Castleman’s clearly presents a wealth of information--from variations on common intercourse positions that increase women’s likelihood of orgasm to a careful discussion of how couples can enjoy great sex despite a woman’s history of child sex abuse or rape. Castleman’s tone and breadth are likely to win him many readers.” --Publisher’s Weekly.
“If Michael Castleman’s sex writing were required reading for men, this column would be out of business.” Playboy Advisor
“Every man who cares about making a woman happy in bed should read Michael Castleman's Great Sex--not only for the authoritative information, but because it actually answers the question: What do women want?”--Karen Croft, sex editor of Salon magazine (www.salon.com)
"Two thumbs up. Great Sex is a wonderful book. It's well researched and authoritative, filled with practical, state-of-the-art sexuality information and advice. It's also beautifully written with a tone that's friendly and down-to-earth. I'm confident that it will help many men--and couples--resolve their sexual dilemmas. I've long admired Michael Castleman's sexuality writing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Great Sex to my sex therapy clients—or to any man or couple struggling with sex-related issues." Sex therapist Dennis P. Sugrue, Ph.D., past president, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT); Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School; co-author of Sex Matters for Women: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self
"Michael Castleman is one of the nation's leading sexuality writers. And after reading Great Sex, all I can say is: His wife is one lucky woman." Betty Dodson, Ph.D., sexologist, author of Sex for One and Orgasms for Two.
“Great Sex is a sensational book. Michael Castleman has been one of our most important sex educators for more than 20 years, and his newest book is terrifically practical. His message is absolutely on-target for the 21st century: Men should stop trying to imitate pornography, and start making love with their entire bodies. Castleman’s fun, enjoyable, easy-to-implement suggestions guarantee most couples more of the intimacy and fulfillment they want from sex. As a bonus, men who follow Castleman’s advice will experience fewer erection problems and less rapid ejaculation. Every man--and everyone who has sex with a man--will benefit from this book.” --Marty Klein, Ph.D., sex therapist, author of Ask Me Anything and Beyond Orgasm: Dare to Be Honest About the Sex You Really Want, and publisher of Sexual Intelligence newsletter (www.sexualintelligence.org).
“Men and women will thank Michael Castleman for his advice to toss the porn and pick up a bottle of massage oil. By illuminating how pornography contributes to men's sexual problems, Castleman provides men with the tools to discover truly great sex--and he gives women a reason to celebrate!” --Anne Semans, co-author of The Good Vibrations Guide to Sex
“Michael Castleman is a regular guy who speaks men's language and explains clearly and persuasively why slow, sensual sex is the key to both men's and women's erotic pleasure. Every man who wants to be a great lover should read Great Sex. And every woman who wants more satisfying sex should buy it for the man she loves.” Michael Jonas, co-developer of the sensual couple games An Enchanting Evening and SexSational, and co-author of The Book of Love, Laughter, and Romance
“Great Sex is one of the few manuals that delivers the goods men need--clear and compelling advice on how men can cure their sex problems, and enjoy a more satisfying sex life and more turned-on lovers. Castleman dispels worn-out myths in a refreshingly direct and encouraging manner, and offers practical, up-to-date suggestions for resolving erection problems, premature ejaculation, and difficulty ejaculating. Every man who makes love with women should own this book.”
--Cathy Winks, co-author, The Mother’s Guide to Sex
“Great Sex is delightfully clear, accessible, thoroughly researched, and
refreshingly sensible as it sheds light on the myths and confusions that commonly
surround and distort how we think of male sexuality. A must read for every man
who thinks he knows everything about what makes him tick sexually, as well as
for those who know they have much to learn.” -- David Steinberg, editor of
Photo Sex, Erotic by Nature, and The Erotic Impulse.
“Our country’s worst sexual dysfunction is our inability to talk about sex. Great Sex encourages frank--and helpful--sexual discussion. Noted health writer Michael Castleman is a longtime sex educator. He’s also a regular guy who speaks men’s language. He has written an excellent, thorough guide for men--and the women who care about them. Great Sex offers practical, insights and easy-to-implement advice. Even if you’re already a good lover, Great Sex offers many ideas for pleasing your partner even more, and enjoying sex more yourself.”
--Joani Blank, M.A., M.P.H., editor of the books First Person Sexual, and Still Doing It: Women and Men Over 60 Write About Their Sexuality, (Down There Press), and founder of Good Vibrations, the woman-oriented sex shop and catalog.
“Many sex guides with recipes for “great sex” reveal themselves to be little more than bragging about the author’s sexual prowess. Castleman’s Great Sex couldn’t be more different. While revealing his own chagrin over brushes with sex problems, Castleman unravels sexual mythology and delivers accurate, scientifically researched sex information for both the novice and connoisseur along with practical solutions to sexual grief.” sex therapist Louanne Cole Weston, Ph.D., “Sex Matters” sexuality expert for WebMD.
“Great Sex is a great book. For men, reading it is like having a really honest conversation with a good buddy who knows a great deal about sex--and women are invited to eavesdrop.” --Linda Perlin Alperstein, MSW, LCSW, associate clinical professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.
“For 25 years, Michael Castleman has been one of the nation's leading experts on men's sexuality. For the past 13 years, he's been a valued advisor to Xandria, the nation's largest marketer of sex toys and erotic enhancements. He has answered literally thousands of sex questions from our customers, covering every aspect of sexuality and relationships. Many customers have written thanking us for Michael's sensitive, practical, authoritative answers. If you want great sex, read Great Sex.” Jim Dillingham, president, The Xandria Collection
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