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Get the sex life you want, care of Moregasm: Babeland's Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex (brought to you by Babeland's fearless founders and co-owners, Rachel Venning and Claire Cavanah). Claire and Rachel's first book, Sex Toys 101, took us on a tour of the many pleasures of sex toys; with Moregasm, they've brought us a warm, expert, and witty guide to a truly satisfying and exciting sex life. Especially helpful for those at the beginning of their sexual self-discovery, Moregasm combines gorgeous, glossy visuals with real-world advice and the frank, reliable information you've come to expect from Babeland. A must-read, and a great gift! 2009.

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Edited by Kathleen Warnock; selected by musical group BETTY
Intelligent, provocative, and sure to inspire self-pleasure sessions galore — Best Lesbian Erotica 2010 takes you a whirlwind tour through the universe of lesbian sex. In Sophia Valenti's "Sweet Tooth," a deliciously dominant femme serves up far more than cupcakes at her bakery; Stella Sandberg recounts the reckless lust of two butch bikers in a Spanish churchyard in "Girona, 1960," while Natt Nightly's "Ridden" seduces with the hot power play between a photographer and muse. With wild abandon, these stories run the gamut of lesbian desire, and you're invited along for the ride.

• Binding Style: Paperback
• Type: Erotica
• Number of Pages: 244
• Copyright: 2009

Edited by Violet Blue
Revel in a night of literary self-pleasure, or read stories aloud to each other — you can't go wrong with the latest in one of our favorite erotica series, Best Women's Erotica 2010. This volume has something for everyone, from tender-yet-naughty romantics to kinky adventure-seekers. In Carrie Cannon's "Straight-Laced," a lingerie saleswoman makes the sale with a young man in the boutique's dressing room. Lily Harlem's "Stable Manners" shows you all the best ways to use a crop, while a hot new restaurant offers an oral-themed special for ladies who lunch in Rachel Kramer Bussel's "Secret Service." Literate, playful, and hot — makes a perfect gift for the sexy bibliophile in your life.

• Binding Style: Paperback
• Type: Erotica
• Number of Pages: 232
• Copyright: 2009

by Tristan Taormino
Termed "informative, sexy, and inspirational" by sex educator extraordinaire Betty Dodson, the second edition of this classic book is a great introduction to the world of anal sex. The text inspires as well as guides readers by interspersing hot butt-loving scenes with tips on everything from anal health to toy selection.

• Binding Style: Paperback
• Type: Sex Information/How-To
• Number of pages: 240
• Copyright: 2006

by Tristan Taormino
Whether you’re just beginning to explore open relationships or you’ve been living a polyamorous life for years, Tristan Taormino’s Opening Up will offer you something valuable in your quest for loving, lasting connections. Drawing on in-depth interviews with over a hundred women and men, Opening Up explores the real-life benefits and challenges of all styles of open relationships, from partnered non-monogamy to solo polyamory. With her refreshingly down-to-earth style and sharp wit, Taormino offers tips on dealing with jealousy, negotiating boundaries, finding community, parenting, and time management. Opening Up is an invaluable resource that’ll change the way you think about intimacy.

• Binding Style: Paperback
• Type: Sex Info/How-To
• Number of Pages: 343
• Copyright: 2008

A Soothing Touch for Two
by Darrin Zeer
Massage is not just for sore muscles, massage is great foreplay for lovers! Lover's Massage book will teach you and your partner soothing exercises that are as easy to give as they are pleasurable to receive. By the author of Office Yoga, so you will learn techniques like the "Passion Pretzel" and the "Stretching Sandwich" that are derived from a variety of ancient bodywork techniques like Thai, Lomi Lomi, and Shiastsu. Great for Valentine's day, this book is pretty package and packed full of pleasure. Also available in our Valentine's Day Erotic Massage Kit.

• Binding Style: Mini Hardback
• Type: Sex Information/How-to
• Number of Pages: 95
• Copyright: 2007

by Staci Haines
Overcome sexual trauma with gentle, transformative, and empowering techniques from the fantastic Healing Sex book. Transcend the limits of talk therapy with a sophisticated mind-body-spirit approach that allow women survivors of sexual assault (of all orientations, single, or coupled) to reclaim their own desires by reconnecting with their physical selves. This edition is an updated version of the formerly titled Survivor’s Guide to Sex by sex educator/somatic healer Staci Haines.

• Binding Style: Paperback
• Type: Sex Info/How-to
• Number of Pages: 267
• Copyright: 2007

by Violet Blue
Gushing G-spot orgasms could be a page turn away, thanks to this all-encompassing guide that promises to leave you not just smarter, but more satisfied, too. An easy-to-understand anatomy lesson makes finding the G-spot simple, and tips on couple-play, positions, sex toys and more give lots of options for people of all orientations to unleash the power of the G-spot. Includes an extensive resource guide and information about shopping for sex toys.

• Binding Style: Paperback
• Type: Sex Info/How-To
• Number of Pages: 160
• Copyright: 2007

by Paul Joannides
Guide to Getting It On is touted as "America's Coolest and Most Informative Book About Sex" and we couldn't agree more. Now in its sixth edition, this funny and honest book focuses on heterosexual sex and relationships and its comprehensive range focuses on everything from romance to anal sex to quickies on the road. Informative and sometimes even goofy, this blows all other sex guides out of the water.

As featured on Bravo's Kell on Earth
by Rachel Venning and Claire Cavanah
The ultimate guide to choosing and using sex toys, written by the co-founders of Toys in Babeland (now Babeland). Learn the ins and outs of sexual anatomy, vibrators, strap-ons, lube, men's toys, butt play and more. Written in a fun, relaxed style and full of beautiful photographs, Sex Toys 101 is the first full-color guide to gear for satisfying sex. Take a peek inside.

by Felice Newman
Urban and diverse in topic, this new guide is a cool drink of water in a drought of good sex info for dykes. With a much appreciated section on communication and a great hanky guide, this book will give some tips, toys and tidings you'll wonder how you lived without. Completely revised and expanded, this comprehensive lesbian sex guide includes a new chapter on sex and partnership, a new chapter on orgasm, all new illustrations, and with tons of new resources and other info. Softcover; 378 pages, 2004.

by Midori
Gorgeously photographed, this how-to bondage book breaks the barrier between art and instruction. Beautifully photographed by Craig Morey, and illustrated by Jack Cleveland, this book leaves you fit to be tied. Fetish Diva Midori brings her authoritative voice and domination expertise to a clear and well written, encouraging instructional, manual. From ornately decorative to excruciatingly stringent, the bondage poses are presented with a photograph and step-by-step instructions. A must-have for sex art collectors and curious kinksters alike.