First of all, the name of the book is Sex Detox. Should I continue? The Professor was not in favor of my reviewing this book. In fact, his comment was,
“A sex diet? What? Why? I’ve already spent years aching in lust.”
The Parent Blogger Network mailed this book to me last month, and I spent the first week marveling at the promise that in 30 days I would experience love, sex and intimacy as I’ve never imagined it. However, just like any diet, getting started was difficult, so I left the book waiting on a stack of unattended bills.
Bad.
My accountant called to say she was at my house to pick up some documents.
“Look on the stack of papers on the little table in the hall,” I say.
Whoops. My Jehovah’s Witness accountant had to touch Sex Detox while looking for the note from the IRS. Redialing the phone like a madwoman, I promise,
“Don’t think I’m reading that sex book. It’s just something I have to review. Um, sometimes, I write reviews. I mean, the book isn’t something I bought.”
Sure, she thinks.
Finally, the book made it to my nightstand only to find that apparently my ultra pious housekeeper though it was pornography, or at least something dirty. Every day I would find that she would turn the book face down so the hot pink cover screaming SEX DETOX would not show for all the world to see.
About the book… Basically, the premise is to go on a sex diet, and instead of getting into a fight when too much time has elapsed since the last good lovin’, the book suggests heavy petting and romantic dinners to whet the appetite. Probably a good thing; just like giving up caffeine is a good thing. Here’s the deal, life is hard and I’m busy and I’m stressed enough without giving up sex. I would rather drink a double shot of espresso and have a roll in the hay than be irritable. Maybe when I finish my extra-long work project I’ll go on a sex diet and give up coffee and sex…and wear a straightjacket.
is the author INSANE? heavy petting and romance only? okay, that was high school. now we go for the good stuff - and quickly. we forgot to put a lock on the master bedroom door.
Posted by: homeslice | February 12, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Interesting.....although, maybe I need to read that book!!!! Wouldn't my husband love that!
Posted by: FENICLE | February 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Maybe there are people out there having too much sex so they need this book. Most of us are trying to find enough time for a healthy amount of it. The anecdotes @ the book were cute.
Posted by: Shellie | February 13, 2008 at 10:46 AM
cuddling is why houseboys were invented
Posted by: pillowprincess | February 13, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Okay, fine... but what I want to know is if you really have a housekeeper every single day. If so, will you adopt me?
Posted by: Deb (Missives From Suburbia) | February 16, 2008 at 08:43 AM