Tracey Cox’s Hot Sex: How to Do It|Hot Sex: How To Do It was the very first sex book I ever bought, instead of just furtively sneaking glances at my parents’ library when they weren’t looking. I read it as any serious student would; complete with highlighter and insanely focused attention. I learned a tremendous amount from this book, which, as opposed to my parents’ Joy of Sex, was modern, sexy, and used a few four-letter words for the naughty bits.

The information in this book is concisely organized and presented, and gives very practical details and advice to the aspiring sex goddess (or god). From it I learned things as varied as the proper and sexy way to give an awesome BJ (until reading this book, the then-20-year-old Lizbet had been treating a man’s shaft like a Popsicle in summer), to how to express my needs to a partner in an appropriate and expeditious fashion. While the book doesn’t contain 2,001 edgy sexual positions, it gives the reader a solid foundation upon which to build their dream house of Sexy. Cox’s writing is fun, entertaining and to the point. The book’s design is visually appealing, and is small enough to fit discreetly in a purse, back pack or briefcase. And, because it’s a soft cover, you can crack its spine to the max when you get to the especially titillating bits.

On the downside? There aren’t any pictures, which may actually be a blessing for anyone who doesn’t want to have to get rid of an older book due to the photographic stylings of afro-ed and mustachioed 70s swingers engaged in mock-ecstasy. Also, if you live in a co-ed dorm, your friends are going to want to borrow your sex book… especially after you sing its praises up and down the halls. Co-eds, you are duly warned.

Since my original copy of Hot Sex: How To Do It was permanently "borrowed" by someone in my college dorm about six years ago, I decided to buy a new copy today at a local used book store.

And, because I can always get a good idea of how much I will enjoy a book by looking at its table of contents, I thought I would include them here for your viewing and decision making pleasure.

1. Masturbation: The first, most important, skip-it-and-you're-doomed step to becoming a sexpert.
2. Foreplay: Not just the appetizer, it can be the main course (and dessert) as well!
3. Intercourse: Some new angles on the old in-out, in-out.
4. Orgasm: The 30 seconds we go to so-o-o-o much effort for.
5. Sexual Etiquette: Searching for Mr. Or Mrs. Compatible without making a complete fool of yourself.
6. Contraception and STIs: Avoiding pregnancy and the lumps, bumps and things that itch in the night.
7. Performance Problems: Some reasons sex goes wrong and how to get it lustily back on track.
8. Serious Sex-Related Issues: Coping with the aftermath of abortion, rape, and incest.
9. Fantasies: Steamy fantasies make for even steamier real-life romps.
10. Sex Myths
11. Gay and Lesbian Sex: Am I? Is he? What now?
12. Everyday Couples, Extraordinary Sex: I’m sorry, did you say monogamy or monotony?
13. Dear Diary, I Had Great Sex Today: Six people kiss, copulate – and keep a record.