{"product_id":"the-joy-of-gay-sex-fully-revised-and-expanded-third-edition-9780060012748","title":"The Joy of Gay Sex: Fully Revised and Expanded Third Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a new century and a new generation of readers comes a fully revised and expanded edition of a classic guide to gay sex, love, and life. Featuring 50 new illustrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the touchstones of the emerging gay consciousness when it was first published in the 70's, and a standard reference for gay men throughout the 80's and 90's, \u003cem\u003eThe Joy of Gay Sex\u003c\/em\u003e has informed countless men about the ins and outs of gay life, love, and pleasure. A full decade has now passed since the last update, and while the gay community has seen improved treatments for AIDS, more positive media coverage, new forums for the expression of community, and more favorable laws, there continues to be an urgent need for this book's brand of positive and responsible advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Invaluable not only as a sex guide but as a resource on building self-esteem, and a coming out guide for young gay men, \u003cem\u003eThe Joy of Gay Sex\u003c\/em\u003e addresses the many emotional and relationship-oriented issues in gay life, from long-term couples and one-night stands, to loneliness and growing older. It also serves as a general reference on a number of diverse topics, including living wills and insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePicano, Felice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eFelice Picano s first book was a finalist for the PEN\/ Hemingway Award. Since then, he has published twenty volumes of fiction, poetry, and memoirs. Considered a founding member of modern gay literature along with other members of the Violet Quill Club, he founded two publishing companies: SeaHorse Press and Gay Presses of New York. Among his award-winning books are the novels Like People in History, The Book of Lies, and Onyx. He lives in Los Angeles.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilverstein, Charles:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Charles Silverstein is a licensed psychologist in private practice in New York City. He is best known for his presentation before the Nomenclature Committee of the American Psychiatric Association that led to the removal of homosexuality as a mental illness from the organization's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePicano, Felice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eFelice Picano's first book was a finalist for the PEN\/ Hemingway Award. Since then, he has published twenty volumes of fiction, poetry, and memoirs. Considered a founding member of modern gay literature along with other members of the Violet Quill Club, he founded two publishing companies: SeaHorse Press and Gay Presses of New York. Among his award-winning books are the novels \u003cem\u003eLike People in History\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOnyx\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614323642642,"sku":"9780060012748","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_60d43140-4bfb-47af-b8e5-41c58be7f308.jpg?v=1732438725","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-joy-of-gay-sex-fully-revised-and-expanded-third-edition-9780060012748","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}