Product Description

Blending Eastern practices, such as breathing, meditation, and energy work, with modern knowledge about physiology, Barefoot Doctor’s Handbook for Modern Lovers prescribes dozens of techniques, ranging from the erotic to the exotic, for great sex that stimulates your mind, body, and soul.

•••••Become a mastermistress of erotic sex
Attain sexual nirvana
Learn some stupendous sexual tricks
Sustain long-term sexual relationships· Attain sexu
Unlock yourself and have a whopping-great orgasm
Grow healthier the more sex you have
· Grow healthier the more sex you have
Believing that sexual health is a key aspect of overall health, and that all peak experiences are worth attaining, Barefoot Doctor has created an earth-shattering series of techniques that will take your lovemaking to a whole new level.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #605782 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-14
• Released on: 2001-08-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Whether or not he's actually a doctor (a passage on the author's credentials makes no mention of a Ph.D., much less an M.D.), British healer Russell (Barefoot Doctor's Handbook for Heroes) boasts two decades as an acupuncturist, martial-arts expert, practitioner of "Wayward Taoism" and alternative health columnist for the London Observer. Forewarned from the first page that the author will not watch his language (no cold clinical terms here) and that he will candidly share his vast personal sexual experience, readers are led into a hip, irreverent romp through "Taoist sexology" lessons. The cheeky Russell explains activities with names like "The Big Squeeze," "Whooshing the Chi" and "Scoopin' the Loop," as well as covering more predictable practices, from French kissing to condoms. However, the subtitle may be misleading, as Russell's brand of "spirituality" should not be confused with ethics or "moral codes," which he personally eschews and mocks as culturally variable. Russell also risks alienating a sizable portion of his potential audience with his vitriolic attitudes toward marriage ("this extreme form of bondage") and his more puzzling assertion that "there is in reality no such thing as a relationship." At the same time, he leaves out dated free-love rantings, tailoring this merry sex manual for millennial readers. (Aug. 14)Forecast: Despite Russell's unusual views, his prose style, free of the earnest tedium that mars so many books about Eastern practices, should appeal to some seekers. One of his previous books, The Tao of Sexual Massage, has sold 500,000 copies worldwide.

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Review
?As a Taoist healer/teacher, the Barefoot Doctor?s aim is to demystify arcane Eastern wisdom for the modern layperson . . . the ultimate goal is to enter sexual nirvana, a state of undifferentiated bliss where two become one.?
--Shape (UK)

?This is a highly entertaining, new age, free-love, anything-goes guide to Taoist sexual secrets.?
--The Independent

?A contemporary survival guide that [cuts] a rude, ribald dash through the minefield of modern love.? --Time Out (London) -- Review

Review
“As a Taoist healer/teacher, the Barefoot Doctor’s aim is to demystify arcane Eastern wisdom for the modern layperson . . . the ultimate goal is to enter sexual nirvana, a state of undifferentiated bliss where two become one.”
--Shape (UK)

“This is a highly entertaining, new age, free-love, anything-goes guide to Taoist sexual secrets.”
--The Independent

“A contemporary survival guide that [cuts] a rude, ribald dash through the minefield of modern love.” --Time Out (London)

Customer Reviews

Spicy, Sassy and Splendid
Stephen Russel did a great job of reaching out to all audiences in this book. He made it known that the book was primarily for the "Modern Lover", Male-Female "relationships." Though, homosexuals and elderly lovers may find much of the material useful. The rather frequent vulgar language may be offensive to some yet humorous to others.
The book is based on Taoism, and even if you are not a Tao believer, this book will prove its worth. It's constant use of Tao terminology makes sense. However, the information doesn't have to be absorbed and utilized in a Tao believer's fashion. If the reader simply keeps and open mind about things, then this book will be enjoyed. It is hilarious, very informative and especially useful.

Pop Taoism, ala the Doc
Stephen Russel (aka the Barefoot Doctor) is easily the funniest, most pleasent tour guide down the path of Taoism you will find, and he delivers some great practicle advice here with a Taiost twist.

If you want stuck up snobbery and Puritain aditude, look elsewhere. Vague bland advise? Away with you! Straight forward talk with a dash of humour, a pinch of irony, and a healthy chunck of wonder at life in general and sex specificaly? Here is the book.

Great to increase you sex I.Q.
This is a book that you don't read every day. Is straight foward, tells you "How it is" and with an exquisite sense of humor takes you to understand and digest you sexual spirit. If you are in business to increase your sex I.Q. , learn a few tricks and tips this is the one for you. Good Luck!