Men’s health Books

Book SynopsisDead Man Running: One Man's Story of Running to Stay Alive is the inspirational story of Kevin Webber. Diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in 2014 and given just two years to live, Kevin started a brutal regime of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. He also started running and refused to stop. Across the deserts of the Sahara, the snow and ice of the Arctic and the jungles of Cambodia, Kevin's journey has taken him from the depths of despair to achieving the impossible. Kevin describes the emotions of discovering he was terminally ill and the impact on his family and friends. He talks honestly about his cancer, his treatment and making every day count while staring death in the face. The training, the marathons, the injuries, the physical and mental challenges of living with terminal cancer are all described in Kevin's own words. He has never stopped dreaming and living his life the best way he can. This is one man's story of running to stay alive which will hopefully inspire you to live a bit more too.

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Book SynopsisAs seen on ITV's Lorraine and BBC Breakfast.Part memoir, part self-help guide, this witty book will take you through the day-to-day struggles of living with an eating disorder. Stand-up comedian Dave Chawner tells the story of how he became anorexic, what his life with mental illness was like, and how he started his journey to recovery.Giving an anorexic perspective with a comic delivery, this book sets out practical tips, personal anecdotes and uplifting playlists to give hope to anyone in a similar situation, and provides insight into what life with mental illness is like.Trade ReviewA remarkable and moving book on male mental illness, anorexia and recovery. It's frank, funny and honest and should be read by all young men and their families and friends; by everyone, really. Please read - it's a brave and open book that could change the life of someone struggling with mental health issues. -- Michael Maitland, author of Out Of The MadhouseA searingly honest depiction of the messy and cruel nature of eating disorders which is so greatly needed in a world of great misunderstandings and stereotypes. Thank goodness for Dave; he tells his invaluable story with humour and tongue in cheek charm making for an impactful yet hilariously entertaining read. -- Eve Simmons, Deputy Health Editor Mail On SundayTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Precontemplation. 2. Contemplation. 3. Preparation. 4. Relapse. 5. Action. 6. Maintenance. Final Section

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Book Synopsis"You're just being greedy.""Are you sure you're not gay?""Pick a side."Being a bisexual man isn't easy - something Vaneet Mehta knows all too well. After spending more than a decade figuring out his identity, Vaneet's coming out was met with questioning, ridicule and erasure. This experience inspired Vaneet to create the viral #BisexualMenExist campaign, combatting the hate and scepticism m-spec (multi-gender attracted spectrum) men encounter, and helping others who felt similarly alone and trapped. This powerful book is an extension of that fight. Navigating a range of topics, including coming out, dating, relationships and health, Vaneet shares his own lived experience as well as personal stories from others in the community to help validate and uplift other bisexual men. Discussing the treatment of m-spec men in LGBTQ+ places, breaking down stereotypes and highlighting the importance of representation and education, this empowering book is a rallying call for m-spec men everywhere.Trade ReviewWhen it comes to promoting bisexual visibility and championing m-spec causes, Vaneet is absolutely relentless-and I say this with the utmost respect. He has made it his life's mission to advocate for people attracted to multiple genders, and does so in Bisexual Men Exist through a researched, educational, intersectional, and inclusive lens. -- Zachary Zane, bisexual sex columnist and author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto.In this book, Vaneet Mehta has created an important resource for m-spec men. Through data, interviews, and personal accounts, he describes how institutional m-spec phobia reflects in the personal lives of m-spec men, and offers practical advice on navigating these issues. Of particular importance are the parts in the book dedicated to sexual violence against m-spec men, m-spec men's health, and the intersections in the lives of m-spec men of color, trans, and asexual m-spec men. Whether you're an m-spec man looking for support or an ally looking to learn more, this book has much to offer. -- Shiri Eisner, bisexual activist and author of Bi: Notes for a Bisexual RevolutionAn accessible encyclopaedia of bi+ issues, this important book amplifies the voices and experiences of those on the multi-gender attracted spectrum who are too often overlooked or erased.Perfect for anyone who wants to learn the language of bi+ community and scholarship, and concepts that can help them navigate their own sexual identities. -- Dr Julia Shaw, author of “Bi: The hidden culture, history, and science of bisexualityA beautiful, insightful book. Extremely well researched and packed with up to date information, it provides a thorough overview of how it is to be multi-gender attracted today. This is brought to life through a rich range of experiences shared by the author himself, and by the people he spoke with, attending carefully to intersecting identities such as race, disability and transness. Vaneet Mehta is exactly the supportive friend you need to guide you through questions of coming out, forming relationships, finding community, and much more. -- Meg-John Barker, co-author of How To Understand Your Sexuality and Life Isn’t BinaryThe book I wish I had read when I was beginning to recognize my own bisexuality. It is comprehensive in scope but straightforward and fun to read, full of real-life examples and insights from actual bisexual men - who really do exist! -- Robert Brooks Cohen, writer and host of Two Bi Guys

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Book Synopsis'Incredibly helpful - every man should have a copy' —Colin Jackson, former olympic athlete'This book will save lives.' —Elis & John, Radio X'An essential read' —Levison Wood, author and explorer___________________Your body needs maintaining to keep it healthy. So does your mind.Sounds simple, but tired and outdated ideas that tell men how they ought to be, mean the message gets lost. And the results speak for themselves: suicide is the biggest killer of men under fifty. There’s no more room for debate – taking care of your head space should be as normal as eating your five-a-day or going to the gym. Many books make impossible promises about how they will fix all your problems and stresses with some miraculous ten-step programme. This one doesn’t. What it does do is provide practical help, when times are tough and also when they’re not. And just like with your physical health, it doesn’t always have to take much to make a difference.Developed in partnership with Mind, the mental health charity, This Book Could Help is filled with straightforward expert advice and simple techniques to help you shake off what other people say you ought to be, prioritize yourself, meet challenges and develop new strengths, in areas such as dealing with stress, motivation, work and life goals. We all deserve to live fully and respect our struggles, so start here and back yourself every day.Because head space is not a luxury, it’s essential.Trade ReviewA book like this is too important to ignore; it will literally save lives. -- Elis and John, Radio XIncredibly helpful – every man should have a copy. -- Colin Jackson, former Olympic athleteFinally, something that cuts through the myths and delivers practical advice. Powerful yet relatable. -- Clarke Carlisle, former Premier League footballerA really helpful guide for men who want no-nonsense and practical help. An essential read. -- Levison Wood, author and explorerThis book could make all the difference to someone's life. We should all read it. A great tool in understanding and dealing with one's mental health. -- Nicholas Pinnock, actor

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Book SynopsisBuild Resilience and Smash Your Goals!'Read this book, improve your life' - JAKE HUMPHREY, TV presenter and host of The High Performance Podcast______________________Set goals. Overcome challenges. Achieve AnythingZack George knows exactly what it's like to struggle with motivation. As a child, he was severely overweight and deeply unhappy in his body; but now, he is the UK's fittest man.Revealing the strategies that Zack has used to become an elite athlete and one of the fittest men in the world, Start Where Others Stop is an empowering and practical guide for anyone with a goal. Whether it's related to fitness, weight, work, relationships or more, this book is a personalised plan to building the mentality that will help you get to where you want to be. With science-backed exercises interwoven throughout Zack's personal story - including his attempts to build a career as a personal trainer, set up his own gym, and confronting the fact that he is one of the few leading Black athletes in his sport - this an honest and practical blueprint to achieving your goals.______________________'Zack George is a true inspiration' - ERIC ROZA, CEO, CrossFit

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Book SynopsisA refreshing antidote to the bewildering mass of information on diet and fitness, Waist Disposal gives you all the tools you need to leave calorie counting and strict regimes behind, and get the body you've always wanted. A practical and easy-to-apply approach, it delivers no nonsense - just pure, hard facts and long-lasting results. Are you carrying extra weight, especially around the midriff, that you'd like to get rid of? Are you confused by conflicting and contradictory weight-loss information, and just want something that really works?In this book, Dr John Briffa draws on hundreds of scientific studies to debunk popular myths about diet and exercise, and reveals the most effective way to lose fat and build an athletic physique. Learn which foods cause fatness - irrespective of calories - and which foods don't, how to harness the power of your mind to accelerate your progress, and how to get fit and toned with just 12 minutes of exercise a day.Trade ReviewGentlemen, do you want to get rid of your gut? Follow Dr John Briffa's guide and banish your belly for good. The Times No-nonsense, science-based approach to fat-loss. Health & Fitness Magazine This book is tailored for blokes weight and fat-loss needs, with no-nonsense advice and hard facts on offer. Easy to use and offers long-lasting results. The Sun

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Book SynopsisA real gentleman knows that it is essential to be well-groomed, and while a bit of moisturizer will help, it is not enough. Our Butler’s guide is the ultimate source of information for looking pukka. It need not take long either, and this short guide cuts to the chase: skin care, including the best shaving techniques, hair care, from the mop on your head to nasal hair trimming, style guide (with tips on what to wear for what occasion), and taking care of your clothes and shoes. This simple valet guide will get you dressed to perfection to impress the ladies and the gents.

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Book SynopsisWANT TO LIVE LONGER BUT NOT SURE HOW? You are not alone as nearly everyone wants to live longer, but it's been made unnecessarily difficult to achieve with contradicting advice from endless sources and added complications from experts making it hard to understand, with complex theories and unpronounceable words. THIS IS WHERE STOP!! KILLING YOURSELF... CAN HELP! This workbook was written to make things simple and easy to action, with a no-nonsense approach to longevity. The information and advice is straight forward to follow, with minimal fuss to help achieve maximum results. In this workbook, we will cover the core areas in your life where change needs to happen, in an approach that is easy to action, split into three sections: Remove, Improve and Action. 1. Remove: Discusses the habits and lifestyle choices that are literally killing you. 2. Improve: Covers everyday routines where making simple changes can enhance your life and dramatically improve your health, happiness, and outlook on life. 3. Action: In line with the philosophy of making this book easy and actionable to follow, there are two action plans to help make the first step to living longer a very real, and exciting reality, with a five or ten-year plan to choose from. With journal questions and prompts as part of the actioning process, STOP!! KILLING YOURSELF... allows you to get an understanding of where you are today, where you can be in a matter of just a few days, and where you want to be in the future. IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT LIVING LONGER AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN FOR YOU.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive selection of teaching tools for general anatomy and pathology. Each flip chart in the series offers a complete overview and understanding of the subject matter. Ideal for student or patient education. Suitable for the home, the school library, or physicians office. Can be written on by dry marker.

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Book SynopsisSKINNY GUYS! If you've ever wanted to quickly build 30 pounds of rock-solid, shredded muscle without dangerous bodybuilding drugs, expensive supplements, and long hours in the gym--if you've ever wanted to Live Large--start reading immediately. Let's face it: You're tired. Tired of filling your body with bogus supplements that only give you the most expensive pee in town. Tired of busting your ass in the gym six days a week, only to find you're the same size you were last month and the other guys are twice as big. Tired of all the conflicting and mind-numbingly complex advice floating around in cyberspace. Before professional fitness model Vince Del Monte became The Skinny Guy Savior, he was known as Skinny Vinny--scrawny and weak. As a "hardgainer," he experienced firsthand the challenges of bulking up and had a difficult time putting on muscle. But with his success in developing an enviably ripped physique--and helping many others do the same with his No-Nonsense Muscle Building and Maximize Your Muscle programs--Del Monte has proved even "hardgainers" can build an awe-inspiring body. You too can have the body of your dreams when you stop listening to false advice and learn the truth about gaining weight and building lean muscle mass--the smarter way! In Living Large, Del Monte shares his foolproof, no-nonsense plan for insane muscle gain. His revolutionary program primes your body and mind to pack on your first 30 pounds of muscle in only 30 weeks, with minimal gym time. He even includes customized, easy-to-follow meal plans to optimally fuel your specific body type, whether you're ultra-skinny or starting off a little chubby. In Living Large, you'll find: - 5 essential training principles to gain your first 30 pounds of pure muscle - 5 muscle-building enemies you must avoid - Mass and shred meal plans at every calorie level - 14 simple, no-nonsense nutrition principles - The ultimate exercise execution demonstration guide - 4 supplements that actually work Don't waste hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars with no results. Stop limiting yourself and start Living Large.Trade Review"Having been a 'skinny guy' growing up, I wish I'd had Vince's Living Large to guide me. It would have saved me years of frustrating trial and error." --Steve Holman, former editor in chief, Iron Man Magazine "Vince Del Monte is a worthy guide for skinny guys who want to bulk up fast, as well as safely. He's been there and earned every pound. This book will save you time, money, and heaps of frustration." --Sean Hyson, CSCS, training director for Men's Fitness and Muscle & Fitness magazines "Vince has put together an excellent book on the meat and potatoes of how to gain muscle the natural way. His programming is easy to follow but brutally effective. I think you'll learn a lot by reading this and if you implement these methods I have no doubt that you will make a change!" --BJ Gaddour, fitness director for Men's Health "Anyone who's ever wanted to be able to build muscle without spending hours in the gym can benefit from Vince's simple, no-nonsense approach to building muscle." --Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint and publisher of MarksDailyApple.com "As a how-to guide, this book contains everything you may need to know. Brimming with straightforward strategies anyone can use to overcome the key fears associated with becoming the Strongest Version of Yourself and dominating live." --Elliott Hulse, owner of world-famous Strength Camp Gym "If I could have a personal coach training me to get bigger each day, I'd want Vince Del Monte by my side. Since we live in different countries, this is the next best thing! Use this book as your personal coach to put on healthy size that lasts!" --Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author and host of "The School of Greatness" podcast "Getting bigger isn't always easy, but Vince's book will get you off to a great start." --Armi Legge, founder of EvidenceMag.com "Vince is known worldwide as 'the skinny guy savior' and for good reason. For years, he's helped hundreds of thousands of men not only build the body of their dreams but (perhaps more importantly) has also empowered them to live large... If you're a man, this is a must-read." --Yuri Elkaim, New York Times bestselling author of The All-Day Energy Diet and The All-Day Fat-Burning Diet "Vince writes in an engaging, conversational style that doesn't undersell the difficulty of adding 30 pounds of muscle, but provides all the tools to make it happen. Living Large is a solid introduction to building a solid physique." --Lou Schuler, coauthor of The New Rules of Lifting series "Frankly, it doesn't matter how much muscle you build with Vince's advice, whether it's 30 pounds in 30 weeks or just the extra 10 you need for the perfect body... That pales in comparison to what you will REALLY get from the book, and that's the confidence and attitude you need to Live Large, get the girl of your dreams, and leave the legacy for your life. That is his true gift to you. Vince has long been a mentor and role model to me, and I highly recommend you make him the top one in your life today, too." --Craig Ballantyne, author of The Perfect Day FormulaTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Muscle Misinformation: The Five Muscle Building Enemies You Must Avoid Naysayers: How to Deal With Them Body Building Magazines: Why I Tossed Mine In The Garbage Personal Trainers Who Are More About Sales Than Size Superhumans and the Juiced-Up Body Builder Gizmos and Gadgets Part 2: How to Lose theTop Five B.S. Excuses For Not Gaining Muscle Cut the "I Don't Have Great Genetics" Crap Quit Saying, "I Don't Have Enough Money" Drop the "I Don't Have a Lot of Time" Speech No more, "I'm Too _______" (Insert Your Limiting Belief Here) Part 3: Use Your Brain to Add Brawn: Seven Key Mind-Set Strategies Chapter Set Goals in HD Shrink the Change Focus on Habits, Not Outcomes Slow Equals Fast View Weaknesses As Strengths Let Go of "I Know" Belief Is Better Than Steroids Part 4: Five Essential Training Principles to Gain Your First 30 Pounds of Pure Muscle Get Lean to Get Big The Importance of Tracking Something: Know Your Critical Numbers The Top Four Ways to Measure Your Body Fat Percentage Track Your Progress Slideshow Fashion Introducing DTS Training: A Science-based Approach to Defeating Your Skinny Guy Genetics... Forever! Micro-Progression: The Smarter and Safer Way to Constant and Never-Ending Improvement The Suntan Analogy: The Key to Muscle Growth Part 5: Mass Mechanics: Unlocking The Principles of Ownership, Respect and Disadvantages for Immediate Gains Mass Mechanics Principle #1: The Principle of Ownership Mass Mechanics Principle #2: The Principle of Respect Mass Mechanics Principle #3: The Principle of Disadvantages Part 6: The Ultimate30-Week, Zero Guesswork Muscle Building Program Phase One Phase Two Phase Three Part 7: The Exercise Execution Demonstration Guide Don't Do Another Rep Without These Max Contraction Cues Part 8: Five Rituals To Rapid Recovery Recovery Ritual #1: Contrast Baths and Showers Recovery Ritual #2: Massage Recovery Ritual #3: Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) Recovery Ritual #4: Handling Stress Recovery Ritual #5: Sleep Part 9: Fourteen Simple, No-Nonsense Nutrition Principles to Gain Your First 30 Pounds of Pure Muscle The Nutritional Hierarchy of Muscle Growth (and Fat Loss) Choose Your Goal: Don't Chase Two Rabbits at Once. Calories and Macronutrients: Setting Your Best Targets (without Complicated Formulas) Protein: The Body's Most Important Building Block Fat: The Key to Optimal Testosterone Production and Sex Drive Carbs: You Need to Earn Them! Hydrate to Look Fuller and Stay Stronger Establish a Regular Meal Cadence How to Use "Treat Meals" to Bulk Your Muscles, Not Your Belly Alcohol: You Booze, You Lose? Consistency: The "Best Diet" Is the One That You Follow The Devil Is in the Dose, Never in the Food Itself Arm Yourself with the Only Kitchen Tools You Need Invest in Cooking Lessons and Cook Like a Pro Part 10: The Done-For-You Mass and Shred Meal Plans Training Day: Mass Phase Meal PlansNon-training Day: Mass Phase Meal Plans Training Day: Shred Phase Meal PlansNon-training Day: Shred Phase Meal Plans Part 11: Supplements That Actually Work (Don't Worry, This Part Is Short) Do You Earn the Right to Take Supplements? How to Build More Muscle with Less Protein The War in Your Gut: Are You Losing? Protein Powders: Whey Is Not the Only Way Carbohydrate Powder: The Ultimate Muscle-Building Solution Part 12: A No Nonsense Guide for Living Large Outside of the Gym Build Muscle to Serve, Not to Be Served Take Massive Action (Don't Just Think or Talk About It) Avoid Broken FocusGet Blood in the Game Recognize the Gym Is a Metaphor for Life Acknowledgments Can You Hook A Brother Up? About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisTestosterone makes us stronger, happier, and smarter. It also makes us meaner, more violent and more selfish. A scientific look into the vast and unexpected influence testosterone has on our behavior, our society, and our bodies. The brain of every man—and every woman—is shaped by this tiny molecule from before birth: it propels our drive for exploration and risk, for competition and creation, and even our survival. The effects of testosterone permeate the traditions, philosophy, and literature of every known culture—without it, the world would be a drastically different place.Testosterone also has a role in humanity's darker side, contributing to violence, hubris, poverty, crime, and selfishness. Recent revelations of the science of testosterone show that high levels will deplete compassion and generosity, and even reduce the affection we show our children. In The Virility Paradox, internationally renowned oncologist and prostate cancer researcher Charles Ryan explores this complex chemical system responsible for a diverse spectrum of human behaviors and health in both men and women. Ryan taps his vast experience treating prostate cancer with testosterone-lowering therapy, observing that this often leads to profound changes in the patients' perspectives on their lives and relationships. Often, for the better.Ryan uses the journeys of these patients and others to illustrate the vast and sometimes unexpected influence testosterone has on human lives. Through the stories of real men and women, he also explores the connections between testosterone and conditions like dementia, autism, and cancer, as well as the biological underpinnings of sexual assault and the effects it has on everything from crime to investing to everyday choices we make.Integrating the molecular and the medical, sociology and storytelling, The Virility Paradox;offers a fascinating look at how one hormone has shaped history, and the connections between our biology, our behavior, and our best selves.Trade Review“The Virility Paradox by Charles Ryan, MD, is a marvelous, timely and fun book about testosterone and behavior in men and women. This is a must read for parents, teachers, doctors, psychologists and everyone interested in gender.” —Louann Brizendine MD, neuropsychiatrist, author of The Female Brain and The Male Brain “Charles Ryan has written a unique, easy to read medical commentary on the paradoxes of testosterone. Anyone wanting to learn about the scientific basis of puberty, crime, behavior or prostate cancer will want to read this fascinating book written by one of our nation’s most outstanding academic physicians.” —Stanley Prusiner, MD, director of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases at University of California, San Francisco, Nobel Laureate in Medicine, and author of Madness and Memory “Fascinating! Ryan is a doctor and professor but also a natural scientist . . . The Virility Paradox is a book of remarkable scope, for this hormone plays a role in every human drama—in sickness and health and in aging; in sex and power; morality and politics; in how we think and how we behave. With unforgettable stories to complement his extensive scientific research, Ryan has us not only rethinking all our ideas about masculinity but what it is to be human.” —Jena Pincott, author of Do Chocolate Lovers Have Sweeter Babies: The Surprising Science of Pregnancy and Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes?: The Science of Love, Sex, and Attraction “A terrific read. Dr. Ryan writes with grace, wit, and insight on a topic that touches on nearly every aspect of our society. Highly recommended.” —Dr. Kelly Parsons, author of Doing Harm and Under the Knife and Professor of Urology at the University of California, San DiegoTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I The Chemical That Binds Us 1 The Litigator’s Metamorphosis: From Competition to Compassion 2 Of Molecule and Mind: How Fetal Testosterone Shapes Our Thinking 3 Women and Testosterone: Inner Virility and Outer Identity 4 Bell Curves and Binaries: Womanhood and Testosterone Among the Outliers Part II The Many Faces of Virility 5 Lifting the Fog on Love: On the Chemistry of Coupling 6 The Unquiet Sunset: Testosterone and Alzheimer’s 7 The Alopecia Paradox: Of Hair and He-Men 8 The Darkest Demon: The Biological Underpinnings of Sexual Aggression Part III Evolution, Manipulation, and Adaptation 9 Poetry and Placebos: The Ancient Quest to Rekindle Virility 10 Stronger. Faster. Happier?: Supplementation and its Discontents 11 Beauty Versus the Beast: Bodybuilding, Steroids, and the Aesthetics of Manhood 12 Winston Needs a Cuddle: Hormones and the Nurturing Environment that Shapes Families Conclusion Notes Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, inclusive guide to satisfying sex for all men, jam-packed with expert advice, game-changing insights, and sensational sex positions. You know you want it: More. Better. Hotter. But the editors at Men’s Health know you also have a lot of questions, especially as cultural ideas about gender, sexuality, and “taboo” desires have started to shift, making sex a little more complicated, too. Jordyn Taylor, Men’s Health’s sex and relationship editor, and sex expert Zachary Zane, tapped the top sex professionals for the best advice about getting it on. No matter your preferences or what you’re into, and whether you’re single or in a relationship or several relationships at once, Best. Sex. Ever. is your funny and friendly authority on having awesome sex. You’ll find the answers to pressing questions like:Is dirty talk problematic in a post-#MeToo world? (Nope. As long as your partner is into it, curse away, my dude.)What’s the secret to taking a really good nude? (See: our illustrated guide to the best-ever selfie positions!) Is it weird that I’m a straight guy who wants to try butt stuff? (Only if you hate the mind-blowing pleasure of prostate massage.)Are my kinks normal? (Definitely—and we’ll show you how to try them.)What’s the sexiest way to ask for enthusiastic consent? (Yup, it can be sexy.) Complete with sex position illustrations, juicy anecdotes and honest myth-busting advice for open-minded, sex-loving guys, this book is bursting with insights on achieving pleasure with your partner(s)--every single time.

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