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Start your review of Dear G-Spot: Straight Talk about Sex and Love
Feb 24, 2016 Mya rated it really liked it
I think the advice for women was beyond helpful, but I felt like she bash men just a little bit.
Apr 04, 2015 Betty rated it liked it
Recommends it for: Fans of the advice genre.
Title: Dear G-Spot: Straight Talk About Sex and Love
Author: Zane, a well-known African-American writer of romance novels (pen name for Kristina Laferne Roberts), most famous for her novel Addiction which was recently turned into a movie
Genre: Adult, nonfiction, advice
Setting: Modern-day America
Reason for Reading: 50 book PoC challenge book #12
Relevance to the Project: I knew I wanted to read at least one relationship advice book in this challenge. I'm considering also reading Act Like a Lady, Title: Dear G-Spot: Straight Talk About Sex and Love
Author: Zane, a well-known African-American writer of romance novels (pen name for Kristina Laferne Roberts), most famous for her novel Addiction which was recently turned into a movie
Genre: Adult, nonfiction, advice
Setting: Modern-day America
Reason for Reading: 50 book PoC challenge book #12
Relevance to the Project: I knew I wanted to read at least one relationship advice book in this challenge. I'm considering also reading Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man although from skimming it I think I might find the patriarchal, sex-negative attitude a bit tough to take.
In terms of what I got out of this book and what surprised me, there was minimal treatment of nonmonogamy (one chapter on swinging, and the author is pretty clear that she thinks it's a bad idea) and almost none of sexual violence (just one reader letter asking for advice in the aftermath of recovering from sexual assault, and the author response was very sympathetic but she frankly said she didn't know how to help). I found the latter especially sad when there are so many resources for survivors of sexual violence available these days.
Finished In: Days. It would have been faster but the cover of the edition I had is sufficiently salacious that I thought I shouldn't read it publicly.
Pages: 256
Copyright Date: 2008
Cover: Skin, with a rhinestone G in the middle of the title.
First line: "To all the women -young, middle-aged and elderly - who still believe that we were placed on this earth to 'service' men. May this book liberate your pussies, free your minds from the chains of sexual oppression, and make you realize that you are entitled to fuck your way."
Favorite quote: No one in particular but there were many parts of this book that made me laugh out loud.
Themes and Triggers: Sex, oral and anal sex, sexism, infidelity, strong language. :)
Best part: This book is very funny and readable.
Worst part: There was one reader letter saying that her husband enjoyed crossdressing and anal penetration. Zane's response was to say that he was obviously gay. :( That is just not true, there are plenty of straight crossdressers in the world who love getting pegged. Maybe there's a cultural difference here given the idea of the downlow and (I believe) much higher social penalties for men of color coming out as queer, but it broke my heart. On the plus side, a simple google search on "husband crossdress" will likely lead similar people to Helen Boyd and other helpful resources, so hopefully this wasn't the LW's only option.
Imaginary Theme Song: Until Then - Jill Scott
Grade: B. Most of it was very funny but there was also a lot that was so conventional. No mention, for instance, of the fact that many women cannot orgasm from intercourse alone. Vibrators are mentioned but mostly just for foreplay. It's very mononormative and intercourse-centric, although positive about female same-sex relationships in the one chapter where they are covered.
Related Reads: Something by Isadora Alman or Dan Savage. ...more
Author: Zane, a well-known African-American writer of romance novels (pen name for Kristina Laferne Roberts), most famous for her novel Addiction which was recently turned into a movie
Genre: Adult, nonfiction, advice
Setting: Modern-day America
Reason for Reading: 50 book PoC challenge book #12
Relevance to the Project: I knew I wanted to read at least one relationship advice book in this challenge. I'm considering also reading Act Like a Lady, Title: Dear G-Spot: Straight Talk About Sex and Love
Author: Zane, a well-known African-American writer of romance novels (pen name for Kristina Laferne Roberts), most famous for her novel Addiction which was recently turned into a movie
Genre: Adult, nonfiction, advice
Setting: Modern-day America
Reason for Reading: 50 book PoC challenge book #12
Relevance to the Project: I knew I wanted to read at least one relationship advice book in this challenge. I'm considering also reading Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man although from skimming it I think I might find the patriarchal, sex-negative attitude a bit tough to take.
In terms of what I got out of this book and what surprised me, there was minimal treatment of nonmonogamy (one chapter on swinging, and the author is pretty clear that she thinks it's a bad idea) and almost none of sexual violence (just one reader letter asking for advice in the aftermath of recovering from sexual assault, and the author response was very sympathetic but she frankly said she didn't know how to help). I found the latter especially sad when there are so many resources for survivors of sexual violence available these days.
Finished In: Days. It would have been faster but the cover of the edition I had is sufficiently salacious that I thought I shouldn't read it publicly.
Pages: 256
Copyright Date: 2008
Cover: Skin, with a rhinestone G in the middle of the title.
First line: "To all the women -young, middle-aged and elderly - who still believe that we were placed on this earth to 'service' men. May this book liberate your pussies, free your minds from the chains of sexual oppression, and make you realize that you are entitled to fuck your way."
Favorite quote: No one in particular but there were many parts of this book that made me laugh out loud.
Themes and Triggers: Sex, oral and anal sex, sexism, infidelity, strong language. :)
Best part: This book is very funny and readable.
Worst part: There was one reader letter saying that her husband enjoyed crossdressing and anal penetration. Zane's response was to say that he was obviously gay. :( That is just not true, there are plenty of straight crossdressers in the world who love getting pegged. Maybe there's a cultural difference here given the idea of the downlow and (I believe) much higher social penalties for men of color coming out as queer, but it broke my heart. On the plus side, a simple google search on "husband crossdress" will likely lead similar people to Helen Boyd and other helpful resources, so hopefully this wasn't the LW's only option.
Imaginary Theme Song: Until Then - Jill Scott
Grade: B. Most of it was very funny but there was also a lot that was so conventional. No mention, for instance, of the fact that many women cannot orgasm from intercourse alone. Vibrators are mentioned but mostly just for foreplay. It's very mononormative and intercourse-centric, although positive about female same-sex relationships in the one chapter where they are covered.
Related Reads: Something by Isadora Alman or Dan Savage. ...more
This book is all about sex and relationship advice from an African American perspective. Some of it is in Q&A format and some of it consists of essays by the author who doesn't seem to have any training as a sex therapist, but who does write sexy novels.
I really like that the author stresses communication in her advice. I don't like that she says things that aren't true, like a woman can get pregnant 365 days of the year. (A woman can only get pregnant when one of her ripe eggs and one of her pa
This book is all about sex and relationship advice from an African American perspective. Some of it is in Q&A format and some of it consists of essays by the author who doesn't seem to have any training as a sex therapist, but who does write sexy novels.I really like that the author stresses communication in her advice. I don't like that she says things that aren't true, like a woman can get pregnant 365 days of the year. (A woman can only get pregnant when one of her ripe eggs and one of her partners sperm meet in the egg tubes. A woman is only fertile a few days each month.)
I didn't read the erotic story sent in to Zane by a male author who is a fan of hers. It was just not my style, too cheesey and not turning me on.
All in all, I would say this is not the best sex/relationship advice I have ever read, but maybe it stands out because there's not a lot out there directed specifically at folks of African descent. I just don't know.
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Sep 27, 2011 Alysia rated it it was amazing
This book is very educational to the sex life. Anything you can think of about sex is in this book. The people that write to her are very funny when they talk about their mates. She can really help your sex life by reading this book.
Dear G-Spot" was the second Zane book that I read. It is a great book in the sense that it is an honest raw look at sex, love, and relationships from an African-American women. I enjoyed "Dear G-Spot" particularly because of its approach to various situations. After watching Zane's interviews, and reading this book again (I read it initially over four years ago when I was unfamiliar with her work). I enjoyed it even more. I loved that it was not your average "how to get your man back, your man i Dear G-Spot" was the second Zane book that I read. It is a great book in the sense that it is an honest raw look at sex, love, and relationships from an African-American women. I enjoyed "Dear G-Spot" particularly because of its approach to various situations. After watching Zane's interviews, and reading this book again (I read it initially over four years ago when I was unfamiliar with her work). I enjoyed it even more. I loved that it was not your average "how to get your man back, your man is a dog" kind of book. Zane provided a fresh look at various aspects of interpersonal relationships. I enjoyed this book. ...more
A nice informational book for those who aren't well versed in relationships, sexual behavior, and so forth, but if you've read sex education/reference books before or are just very intrigued by the subject and well read on it "G-Spot" is nothing new. This book is especially good for the African-American audience it is targeted to. Zane gives logical and thoughtful advice to all the e-mails she lists and divvys the chapters up between sex, relationships, commitment, adultery, etc. A nice informational book for those who aren't well versed in relationships, sexual behavior, and so forth, but if you've read sex education/reference books before or are just very intrigued by the subject and well read on it "G-Spot" is nothing new. This book is especially good for the African-American audience it is targeted to. Zane gives logical and thoughtful advice to all the e-mails she lists and divvys the chapters up between sex, relationships, commitment, adultery, etc. ...more
I picked this book up for reseach for a play I'm writing. I didn't learn much - but a lot of people would! Zane does seem like a very interesting and important author. It will be interesting to check out some of her fiction. I picked this book up for reseach for a play I'm writing. I didn't learn much - but a lot of people would! Zane does seem like a very interesting and important author. It will be interesting to check out some of her fiction. ...more
Jan 08, 2009 Twyla rated it liked it
I'm not sure if this book is supposed to be funny, but I laughed through most of it.
Thanks Nita!
I'm not sure if this book is supposed to be funny, but I laughed through most of it.Thanks Nita!
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This book was good....she gave alot of advice on relationships and sex. I would recommend this book to those that are interested in advice from the perspective of an African American woman...
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Apr 24, 2008 Eden rated it really liked it
now that i have finished it, it wasnt all that i thought it would be. but it was good, and i do advise anyone to read it!!
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Feb 09, 2015 Shà rated it liked it
it was okay the hype behind it was more than enough to make you want to read it and then when I got it, it wasn't all of that it was okay the hype behind it was more than enough to make you want to read it and then when I got it, it wasn't all of that ...more
Zane makes you feel so comfortable with your sexuality and in your own skin, I'm a Zane fan so as long as she wrote it alone I'll read it. Zane makes you feel so comfortable with your sexuality and in your own skin, I'm a Zane fan so as long as she wrote it alone I'll read it. ...more
What can I say? Zane is the greatest!
Jun 16, 2008 Mike rated it really liked it
A no holds barred book about sex by a contemporary erotica author.
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A lot of interesing reading. I was amazed at some of the things people are having problems with.
Jun 07, 2009 Sachki rated it it was amazing
Just glanced at some of the parts that interested me....
Nov 17, 2020 Kailey rated it did not like it
This is not a detailed book that will give you some sex tips to try out. It is incredibly brief and tame. I found the writing style a bit juvenile, like how all men were referred to as 'brother', and the book as a whole quite boring. I had to skip the end section which was very cringe. An 'erotic' story from a fan who fantasised about having sex with Zane. A bit egotistical to add this I thought. This is not a detailed book that will give you some sex tips to try out. It is incredibly brief and tame. I found the writing style a bit juvenile, like how all men were referred to as 'brother', and the book as a whole quite boring. I had to skip the end section which was very cringe. An 'erotic' story from a fan who fantasised about having sex with Zane. A bit egotistical to add this I thought. ...more
Feb 28, 2020 Tracy S rated it it was amazing
🔥🔥🔥🔥Letters from real people from All over sending letters to Zane for sex & love
LOL to some of the advice in here.
Zane is the New York Times bestselling author of Afterburn, The Heat Seekers, Dear G-Spot, Gettin' Buck Wild, The Hot Box, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Nervous, Skyscraper, Love is Never Painless, Shame on It All, and The Sisters of APF; the ebook short stories "I'll be Home for Christmas" and "Everything Fades Away"; and editor for the Flava anthology series, including Z-Rated and Busy Bodies. Her Zane is the New York Times bestselling author of Afterburn, The Heat Seekers, Dear G-Spot, Gettin' Buck Wild, The Hot Box, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Nervous, Skyscraper, Love is Never Painless, Shame on It All, and The Sisters of APF; the ebook short stories "I'll be Home for Christmas" and "Everything Fades Away"; and editor for the Flava anthology series, including Z-Rated and Busy Bodies. Her TV series, Zane's Sex Chronicles, and The Jump Off are featured on Cinemax, and her bestselling novel Addicted is a major motion picture with Lionsgate Films. She is the publisher of Strebor Books, an imprint of Atria Books/Simon & Schuster. Visit her online at EroticaNoir.com. - See more at: http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Z... ...more
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