How Sex Works

How Sex Works: Why We Look, Smell, Taste, Feel, and Act the Way We Do is a 2009 book by evolutionary biologist and New York Times bestselling author Sharon Moalem, published by HarperCollins.[1][2] The book examines the scientific reasons people are attracted to one another including the evolutionary underpinnings of sexual attraction, monogamy, and sexual orientation.[3][4]

How Sex Works
Why We Look, Smell, Taste, Feel, and Act the Way We Do
AuthorSharon Moalem
CountryUnited States
LanguagePolski
SubjectScience
GenreNon-fiction
PublisherHarper
Publication date
April 28, 2009
Media typeHardback & Paperback
Pages288 pp (hardback edition)
ISBN9780061479656 (Hardback)
Preceded bySurvival of the Sickest: The Surprising Connections Between Disease and Longevity 

Overview

How Sex Works uses evolutionary biology to explore human sexuality, and how sexuality can influence society in terms of human relations and belief systems. The author examines the physiological purpose behind how sensory data is interpreted by the human body and its effect on human sexuality.[5] Moalem arguest that menstruation, fertility, penis size, orgasm, ejaculation and contraception all have traces back to the "survival of the fittest" and the human desire to find a healthy partner for reproduction.[6] The book covers other evolutionary factors influencing sexual attraction include pheremones, genetic makeup, immune system compatibility and ovulation.[7]

The book uses various examples to illustrate the author's central point, including:[1][2]

  • Body scents are linked to strength of immune systems, signaling potential mates on the viability of producing healthy offspring
  • Brazilian waxes have become more desirable as our subconscious attempts to eradicate pubic lice
  • Men watching pornography with other men in the shot (along with a female) can lead to increased sperm production due to the perceived competition
  • Women are more likely to fantasize about men who are not their partners during ovulation, more likely to lead to fraternal twins
  • Men are attracted to women with low waist-to-hip ratio (hourglass shape) because fatty acids stored in hip fat aid brain development in fetuses and lead to smarter children

Formula For Sex

The formula is quite easy, and it usually works in 6 simple steps. However, these are not in stone, this is just the typical formula.

Overview:

Kissing, touching, caressing, rubbing are all key in the process throughout the session.

1. Seduce

partners seduce each other into the mood (includes sexy clothing, language, atmosphere, among others)

2. Derobe

Partners slowly or quickly work the clothes off (socks, shirt, bra, pants, underwear).

3. Arousing of genitals

Partners arouse genitals. this includes Handjobs, Blowjobs, Footjobs, Boobjobs for both the Penis and Vagina. toys such a vibrators are also common, as well as Masturbation.

This part is where Sexually Transmitted Infections are normally transmitted, so a Condom or barriers are needed to avoid this.

4. "Movement"

Partners start the movement process. a man would normally insert his Penis in the Vagina, or Anus now and the both, or one of them could move back and forth. There are multiple formats on how this part happens, the woman could sit on top, etc. (see Sex Positions). A man and man would use the anus, and two women would normally use the vagina.

This part is also where Sexually Transmitted Infections are normally transmitted, so a Condom or other barriers are needed to avoid this.

5. Orgasm

The Climax. both, one or none of the participants get an Orgasm which normally signals the end. some people also fake these, so it is hard to tell.

6. Rest

After all this, the partners are probably tired, so they would rest. Either together in bed or on the couch, or separately.

Aftermath

In the aftermath, There could be Sexually Transmitted Infections, Pregnancy, or a strengthened/weakened relationship.

Criticism

Kirkus Reviews called the book "provocative and entertaining" describing it as "a volume stuffed with information that avoids getting bogged down in difficult medical terms or complex biological concepts."[5]

References
  1. Cruz, Gilbert. "How Sex Works". Time.
  2. Winter, Jessica. "Between the Covers". Oprah.
  3. "EXCERPT: 'How Sex Works'". ABC News.
  4. Harris, Lynn. "Lynn Harris Reviews 'Behind the Bedroom Door,' 'How Sex Works,'". Washington Post.
  5. "HOW SEX WORKS Why We Look, Smell, Taste, Feel, and Act the Way We Do". Kirkus Reviews.
  6. "The Daily Beast Recommends". The Daily Beast.
  7. A. Miller, Jen. "Review: 'How Sex Works: Why We Look, Smell, Taste, Feel, and Act the Way We Do,' by Dr. Sharon Moalem". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
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