This book is a hoot! Roach has researched the history of sex research from as far back as she could find documentation to the present (including the work of St. Louis' own Masters & Johnson). What she has 'uncovered' is a collection of odd, interesting, sometimes frightening, frequently bizarre, and often laugh out loud funny studies, findings, and inventions. Ever thorough in her research, Roach interviewed sex researchers, observed scientific testing, participated in some research with her husband (yes, that kind), and found out more than you ever want to know about Norwegian hog insemination methods. The book is occasionally repetitive but never boring. The hypotheses and methods of some of the researchers will have you shaking your head. Some of the inventions will make you either cringe or want to buy one for yourself. Even more surprising is the fact that some of these researchers found willing subjects to study. Roach's humorous side comments had me laughing out loud. After reading this you will never look at the Pyrex in your kitchen the same way again.
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