That's really a good question (and thanks for providing the answer). I think it would be possible to write a "how-to" guide on any topic, regardless of gender, without considering the opinions of a wide audience. These guides are a compilation of Violet's extensive research and provide the reader with a wide variety of ideas and suggestions. less

Welcome to this week's Naked Reader Book Club Discussion! June is Oral Sex Month and this week we're discussing The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus and The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio, both by the incomparable Violet Blue.

These guides are considered the "ultimate" because of their in-depth coverage of the topic of giving oral pleasure. Far more than the bulleted lists of tips and tricks that can be found in any women's (or men's) magazines, Violet explores the topic of going down on your partner from ALL angles. What's not to love, right?

So I ask you, dear readers, what's your opinion of how-to sex guides? Do you read them? Share them with your partner? Bookmark pages in an attempt to get that much needed attention you crave? Can you really get an education in giving "mind-blowing pleasure" from a book?

If you've read one or both of Violet's guides, what did you think? Was there a piece of advice that you found eye-opening or particularly helpful? Better yet, were you able to successfully apply Violet's advice or suggestions?

Whether you've read Violet Blue's guides or are thinking about ordering them and want more information, I invite you to drop in and share your opinion or ask a question about the topic of going down! less

Not necessarily any one thing really, except that it simply covered more topics in depth than the average guide. Overall I think Michele picked as much from it as I did, because there were a lot of things in there that were helpful for women who may not feel comfortable receiving (which she's not). The acupressure techniques were very helpful in that respect. less

I don't normally read 'how to' books on sexual practices mainly because they are usually trite, or downright silly. I have also taken anatomy and phisiology but even I learned more than I thought I would from Violet Blue! The indepth coverage she does on male anatomy had me looking at Arch intently...caused a bit of a stir but once he figured out why i was looking at him like he was a specimen he was cool with it!
I know quite a lot about Felatio and Irummation (a new word I picked up from the book ) but I was really happy to try out some of the techniques. I had two happy, willing volunteers!

I am looking into some other 'how to' books now by authors I have heard good things about. less

I don't normally read 'how to' books on sexual practices mainly because they are usually trite, or downright silly. I have also taken anatomy and phisiology but even I learned more than I thought I would from Violet Blue! The indepth coverage she does on male anatomy had me looking at Arch intently...caused a bit of a stir but once he figured out why i was looking at him like he was a specimen he was cool with it!
I know quite a lot about Felatio and Irummation (a new word I picked up from the book ) but I was really happy to try out some of the techniques. I had two happy, willing volunteers!

I am looking into some other 'how to' books now by authors I have heard good things about. less

That part was amazing to me since as we've gotten older Sigel and I have noticed that he has these waxing and waning periods during sex. He was really worried that there might be a problem with erectile dysfunction. He has seen a Dr. and is in extremely good health and this book helped to ease his mind...and mine. less