The Adventurous Couple's Guide to Strap-On Sex review

When I found out that I would be reviewing Violet Blue's Adventurous Couple's Guide to Strap-On Sex, I was excited since I have long had a fantasy that my lover would strap on a dildo and peg me until I was a moaning, quivering, cum-covered jelly; but I was a little unsure how to make that fantasy a reality. I had planned to read this book slowly, but once I started reading, I devoured it in one night.

The Adventurous Couple's Guide to Strap-On Sex is concerned solely with when she straps it on and he gets it, tailoring the hints to the hopes, fears, and questions of heterosexual couples. It's a solid introduction for those who are interested in incorporating strap-on play (anal, oral, or both) into their relationship but are a bit apprehensive about how to proceed.

This book starts off with a discussion of the modern history and myths of pegging and why it feels good. Violet then gives tips on how to discuss your desire for strap-on play with your partner (of either sex). Following the talk, it moves to action with hints on anal play and foreplay. After a brief interlude to discuss choosing equipment, there's a (short) section with tips on the main event. Scattered throughout the book are four short stories featuring strap-ons.

This book is good but not excellent. There are several inexplicable omissions for a book that claims to tell you exactly how to do it. The first is the complete lack of pictures. Drawings would go a long way towards clarifying parts of the book, especially the sections on anatomy. The second big thing that I noticed was the minimal discussion of mechanics (the Art of Pegging chapter is only eight pages long). While you can find a listing of anal sex positions online or in other books, it would have been nice if Violet had touched a bit more on positions that work best for pegging especially since many guides show either the woman being penetrated or a gay couple, and this may be all the discouragement needed for someone who is unsure about strap-on play.

I give this book three stars. It's a good introduction for a couple who is new to pegging, but it seems incomplete. As someone new to pegging but familiar with some other forms of anal play, I feel like I want some more information before bending over for my baby's dildo. I would love an expanded second edition because there's plenty of good stuff here; it just could benefit from a little more.

Even with its shortcomings, I would highly recommend The Adventurous Couple's Guide to Strap-On Sex for people who are curious about strap-ons, especially if they're not sure how interested their partner is. If you already peg (bravo!), you probably won't get as much out of it, though.

As for me, I'm definitely keeping it around for when my sweetie is back in town...