This book is Excellent, with a capital E. I found it enthralling from beginning to end and recommend it very highly. If there was ever a book every man and woman should read, this is that book.
It deals with a topic we are all interested in, our sexuality. But it looks at it in a new way, and one we must know about, if we are to have healthier and happier sex lives, and more loving relationships.
A major aspect of the book focuses in on the role that sexual pleasure during intercourse plays in the well-being of an intimate love relationship. And that the sex organs, as designed by Nature, work to enrich our lives in two ways: (1) they create sexual pleasure, and thereby, (2) create feelings of love for our lovemaking partner. In the process of explaining this, it lifts up the bedcovers in America's boudoirs and illuminates the shocking revelation that the part of the penis that plays the most important role in creating sexual pleasure (and ultimately love)--the foreskin--is removed in infancy by circumcision and thrown in the waste basket.
I foresee the current widespread acceptance of circumcision in this country (it is not practiced in most countries of the world) dwindling quickly once the information in this book hits the fan. Especially important, it offers hope and inspiration to men who want to restore their foreskin. Yes, this was a surprising solution. Foreskin restoration, though it may seem a "far out" concept, is presented as a dignified way for circumcised men to get back their foreskin through skin expansion techniques ("regrow,"as the author states it). And the author points out that although this concept affects men directly, it will also emerge as an important women's issue, and the book presents a convincing case for why women will be highly interested in their partner restoring--increased sexual pleasure for the woman.
Even though the book deals with a weighty issue, I floated through its 400 pages like a breeze, transfixed by its revelations and captivating presentation. I especially enjoyed the plethora of personal comments from women, mostly, but also from men, who reveal details of their sexual experiences and innermost thoughts on how this issue impacts their love life. These eye-opening comments and sentiments added validation to the fascinating (often totally novel, yet clear and to the point) explanations on how the sex organs interact during sexual intercourse to initiate and elevate levels of sexual excitement. The book touched my heart and mind on a personal level in many ways.
People think that circumcision is an issue of concern only to expecting parents and that the infant is only affected by it for the short time of his operation. But Sex As Nature Intended It presents clear, unrelenting, logical evidence that in the end, it adversely affects the sexuality of both the man and his female partner throughout their lives, who are harmed by this primitive practice, held over from a bygone era. Yet, its message and encouragement for foreskin restoration appears to hold great promise for improved sexuality of both partners. The circumcision debate seems to be popping up in various places these days. And I believe this book will be elevated to landmark distinction principally for two reasons. One, the thoroughness, lucidity, and persuasiveness of its argument. Two, its inclusion of the woman, the man's female sexual partner, into male circumcision's injuriousness. Women will be struck to the core when they learn about the detriments this practice wreaks on female sexual enjoyment, a message driven home through the reporting of the book's survey of women who had had sexual intercourse with both circumcised and uncircumcised men. The results of which were astonishing.
I think this book has a powerful message that will get the sexual implications of circumcision out into the open, and in doing so, we will be a much happier people sexually by facing up to circumcision's harm. Why do many American women have trouble achieving orgasm, as reported in numerous magazine articles? Why do many experience discomfort during intercourse, as reported in a recent study? Why is erectile dysfunction in men so prevalent in this country, making Viagra a top-selling drug? The author presents a persuasive case that circumcision could be a crucial factor in all these problems.
This book expanded my consciousness on how important this issue is. And the declining circumcision rate in America, as mentioned in the book, is testament that people's attitudes are changing on this topic.
Though it focuses on sexuality, the book appears to be a complete package on all aspects of this topic. Even the medical and social myths that help promote circumcision are discussed, as well as a brief history of how it infiltrated into American culture.
Every so often a dynamic book emerges that can bring revolutionary positive change to a problem that cries out to be corrected. This is one of those books. This book should be read by every man and woman in America.