Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About Good Vibrations
The Good Vibrations Philosophy
What's Between These Covers
Our Contributors
Who We Are
How to Use This Book
Profiles in Pleasure: Joani Blank

Chapter 2: Sexual Self-Image
Body Image
Attitudes about Sex and Pleasure
Confidence Boosters
On the Road to a Soaring Self-Image
Profiles in Pleasure: Annie Sprinkle

Chapter 3: Sexual Anatomy 101
Female Anatomy
Male Anatomy
Male and Female Anatomy
The Sexual Response Cycle
Desire
Gender versus Anatomy
Orgasm
Sex and Your Doctor

Chapter 4: Sex Over a Lifetime
Childhood and Adolescence
Coming Out
Family-Building
Midlife Changes
Senior Sex
Disability
Medical Issues
Depression
Surviving Sexual Abuse and Assault
Maturity Has Its Rewards

Chapter 5: Communication
Common Challenges
Prerequisites to Good Communication
Improving Communication
Common Concerns
Troubleshooting Problem Areas
Benefits
Profiles in Pleasure: Jack Morin

Chapter 6: Masturbation
To Know Me Is to Love Me
Historical Perspectives
Why is Masturbation Still a Four Letter Word?
Masturbation and the Next Generation
How Do I Love Me? Let Me Count the Ways...
Women
Men
Masturbation and Partners
Masturbators Unite!
Profiles in Pleasure: Betty Dodson

Chapter 7: Lubrication
Who Needs a Lubricant?
What's in a Lube?
Buying a Lubricant
Lubes and Anal Play
Lubes and Safer Sex
Last Lube Words

Chapter 8: Creative Touching
Erotic Massage
Tips and Techniques
Variations
Sensate Focus
The Universal Language

Chapter 9: Oral Sex
Inhibitors
Cunnilingus
Fellatio
Sixty-Nine
Tips and Techniques
Rimming
Safer Sex
Profiles in Pleasure: Nina Hartley

Chapter 10: Vibrators
A Brief History of Vibrators
Why Would I Use a Vibrator?
Playing with Vibrators
Electric Vibrators
Battery Vibrators
Buying a Vibrator
Vibrators and Partners
Common Questions about Vibrators
Profiles in Pleasure: Candida Royalle

Chapter 11: Penetration
Vaginal Penetration
Anal Penetration
Intercourse Enhancers
Safer Sex
Intercourse without Penetration

Chapter 12: All about Dildos
Why Would I Use a Dildo?
Dildo Do's
Styles
Buying a Dildo
Playing with Dildos
Dildos and Genderbending
Profiles in Pleasure: Marilyn Bishara

Chapter 13: Anal Toys
Once More with Feeling
Butt Plugs
Anal Beads
Vibrators
Buying an Anal Toy
Playing with Anal Toys
Profiles in Pleasure: Tristan Taormino

Chapter 14: Fantasies
Popular Themes
Enjoying Your Fantasies
Acting Out Fantasies
Concerns about Fantasies
What Now?
Profiles in Pleasure: Erotica Readers and Writers Association

Chapter 15: Books, Magazines, and Videos
Books
Magazines
Comix
Videos
Profiles in Pleasure: SIR Videos
Enjoying Porn
A Note on Censorship
Profiles in Pleasure: Susie Bright

Chapter 16: World Wide Web
For the Newcomer
Sex Information and Education
Community
Shopping
Erotic Entertainment
Chatting, Cybersex, and Romance
Privacy
The Communications Revolution
Profiles in Pleasure: Society for Human Sexuality

Chapter 17: S/M and Power Play
Let's Define Our Terms
What's the Appeal of S/M?
Getting Started
Toys and Techniques
Emotional Issues

Chapter 18: Where Sex Toys Come From
When Is a Sex Toy Not a Sex Toy?
Adult Novelty Manufacturers
Entrepreneurs
Profiles in Pleasure: Susan Colvin

Chapter 19: Safer Sex
Just the Facts Ma'am
Condoms
Dental Dams
Gloves
Finger Cots
Erotic Safer Sex
Risk Management
Beyond the Guidelines
Sex for Fun

Chapter 20: Censorship
"Unnatural" Acts
Obscenity and the Law
Self-Censorship
What You Can Do
Profiles in Pleasure: Kat Sunlove

End note

Resources
Shopping Guide
Magazines and Online Erotica
Sex Information and Organizations
Bibliography
Videography