"Fisting is an incredible experience, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally," says Deborah Addington in her introduction. She wrote this book because fisting is one of her favorite sexual experiences (and mine!) and found that there is very little information available about it. It's an act that is shrouded in fear, considered an extreme sexual act or violent, and wrapped in taboo. At the very least most women consider a fist too big to ever fit in their tender parts! This book is about vaginal fisting only. There is extensive knowledge about anal fisting published through the gay male community. "Vaginal fisting is the intimate, potent, sexual act of slowly, gradually inserting an entire hand into a cunt, curling it into a fist and sending both the giver and the recipient to a fabulous place of sublime beauty and sensation."

Deborah starts with a FAQ section. There are a lot of good things to wonder there. "Why would anyone do such a thing?" "Is fisting dangerous?" "Is it painful?" "Can it injure me?" "How long will it take?" Can you get stuck?" and more. Information about piercing, weight, std's, and pregnancy.

Chapter 2 is called "A cunt- Owner's Manual." It's four pages long and designed to really understand your own body. This includes taking the time to touch yourself, physically locate your G-spot, and learn how to communicate your wants in terms of "I" statements. "I want..." "I like" Chapter 3 is 7 pages on the physical anatomy of a cunt. This includes lots of line drawings with both technical names and an understandable name. "urethral opening (peehole)" This chapter includes taking care of things like a proper manicure so that no unintended scratching occurs.

The next chapter is entirely devoted to lubrication. Lubrication is extremely necessary with fisting. Although fisting is sometimes possible with a woman's natural juices - don't count on it. How wet she is well change due to a large number of things besides just how excited she is at that moment. Deborah covers all the basics here - spermicides and possible sensitivities, glycerin and the possibility of yeast infections, and the bad combination of oil and latex. She recommends some brands that she likes, but emphasizes that lube is very individual. There is also some discussion of safe sex in this chapter and the need for cleanliness.

There are over 22 pages devoted to the actual act of fisting and different positions. With an emphasis on starting slow, foreplay and lube- very, very important stuff! There are explicit details on technique and lots of options on positions. The most important aspect is to find a position that works right for both people and avoids cramping.

One of the last sections in the book is the writings of other people who have experienced fisting. This reads almost like poetry and is a beautiful section.

Fisting is an incredibly powerful sexual act. I strongly recommend this book for anyone that is even slightly curious. It provides the information needed to move forward with something that might happen in it's own time with the right knowledge.

Having been both the recipient of fisting and the unexpected giver one night, I find that fisting is something that I always want more of.