Date: Thu, 23 Feb 95 19:23:04 EST From: "Ellen Greenblatt" DOWN THERE PRESS/YES PRESS 1994-1995 CATALOG 938 Howard Steet, #101 San Francisco CA 94103-4114 (415) 974-8985 FAX (415) 974-8989 e-mail: goodvibe@well.sf.ca.us Books that inform and educate in an eloquent, warm and humorous manner. *** Books for Grownups FEMALIA Joani Blank, editor Photographs by Tee A. Corinne, Michael Perry, Jill Posener, Michael A. Rosen Femalia is a groundbreaking book which everyone will find informative, many will find beautiful, and some will find arousing. "... a magic mirror letting you know exactly how you feel about female genitalia." Annie Sprinkle As a leader of women's sexuality workshops, the editor found that most women believe their genitals are not quite "normal," let alone attractive or beautiful. These thirty-two photographs of women's vulvas, strikingly different in shape, color and proportion, prove otherwise. "In a world that mutilates, mystifies and misnames our vulvas, this is a startling and enlightening text." Harriet Lerner, PhD, New Woman $14.50, 72p, paper, bibliography, color photos, ISBN 0-940208-15-6, LC 93-2328 *** EXHIBITIONISM FOR THE SHY: SHOW OFF, DRESS UP, TALK HOT Carol A. Queen No matter how reserved you are -- or aren't -- Exhibitionism for the Shy will give you enticing suggestions for feeling more sexually outgoing and confident. >From communicating with partners to discovering your sexy inner self, from body image issues to hot talk and dressing to feel alluring, Exhibitionism for the Shy explores the best reason to become bolder -- your own erotic comfort and pleasure. Learn to awaken your inner erotic persona by making the transition from everyday-you to your sexy alternative self -- and then make the transition back. Exhibitionism for the Shy is simultaneously sexy, playful, permission-giving, and respectful. Writing for women and men of all sexual persuasions who want to enhance their sexual experience, author Carol A. Queen offers encouragement, exercises, and resources to help you present yourself with erotic confidence, both visually and verbally. The author's own experience as a formerly shy sex educator and sex worker, plus discussions with people who love erotic exhibitionism and talk, ensure an informative, inspirational read. Carol A. Queen writes and lectures extensively about sexual enhancement and erotic diversity. She attended the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, and is a former Training Coordinator for San Francisco Sex Information's telephone information line. She holds an Associate Fellowship in the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists. $12.50, 176p, paper, bibliography, appendix, index ISBN 0-940208-16-4 * Available Spring 1995 *** EROTIC BY NATURE: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE, OF LOVE, AND OF OUR WONDERFUL BODIES David Steinberg, editor An imaginative collection that is not only arousing but also honest, playful and full of emotional warmth. "...sexually nutritious....Luscious prose, poetry, and photos of women and men...." Whole Earth Review $42.50, 224p, cloth, illustrations, shrinkwrapped, ISBN 0-940208-13-X, LC 90-20329 *** GOOD VIBRATIONS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO VIBRATORS, revised, updated Joani Blank, illustrations by Marcia Quackenbush A lively, cleverly illustrated how-to book for women, men and couples who want to include vibrators in their sexual activities. Full of anecdotes and facts collected by the author during her fifteen years as owner of a San Francisco vibrator store, this book covers all the essentials -- how to buy, care for and enjoy different kinds of vibrators; what to do if you're not orgasmic; fear of vibrator "addiction;" how men can use vibrators and much, much more. "An explicit, entertaining guide...encouraging self-awareness and pleasure." Los Angeles Times $5.50, 80p, paper, illustrations, bibliography, ISBN 0-940208-12-1, LC 89-34171 *** THE PLAYBOOK FOR WOMEN ABOUT SEX THE PLAYBOOK FOR MEN ABOUT SEX both by Joani Blank The exercises in these innovative playbooks offer a sensible course in self-awareness, encouraging the reader to understand his/her sexual history, body image, partner choices, turn-ons and communication patterns. Casual and reassuring. "...unabashedly honest and will [raise your] consciousness." Bookwoman "...a fun workbook approach to sexual self-awareness." SIECCAN $4.50, 30p, paper, illustrations, bibliography, Women: ISBN 0-940208-04-0 Men: ISBN 0-9602324-8-6 *** HEROTICA: A COLLECTION OF WOMEN'S EROTIC FICTION Susie Bright, editor Herotica has set the standard for much of the women's erotica published today. Considered an underground classic by many, its stories continue to offer a fresh look at women's sexuality. "Femmchismo," to not only feel one's desire but to direct it for ultimate satisfaction, runs as a common thread through this collection. Editor and sexual pioneer Susie Bright says "Some women want the stars, some the sleaze. Some desire the nostalgia of the ordinary, some the punch of the kinky. And some want it all." "...Herotica will more than fill the bill." Princeton Woman's Newspaper Twenty-one short stories that sizzle and satisfy, ranging from fantastic to autobiographical, nostalgic to urgent, quick and dirty to philosophical. Each author brings a unique approach to women's sexual gratification. The writers themselves represent a wide spectrum of experience --straight, lesbian, bisexual; single, partnered, married; weaver, librarian, secretary, professional writer. "...refreshingly unpredictable....It's a pleasure to read erotic stories whose authors are not trapped by political correctitude or narrow stereotypical sexual recipes." Louanne C. Cole, PhD "There is feminine power in the honesty of these stories..." San Francisco Chronicle "Herotica is a spicy assortment of sexual delicacies that are a delight to consume....." Betty Dodson, author, Sex for One $8.50, 160p, paper, bibliography ISBN 0-940208-11-3, LC 88-12293 *** Herotica 2 and Herotica 3, additional collections of women's erotic fiction, are available from The Sexuality Library or directly from the publisher (NAL/Plume). *** ANAL PLEASURE & HEALTH: A GUIDE FOR MEN AND WOMEN Jack Morin, PhD This innovative, comprehensive contribution to our understanding of anal sexuality offers guidelines for AIDS risk reduction and safer anal sex. With extensive experience as a sex therapist, educator and researcher, the author explains how to reduce anal tension and promote the healing of anal medical problems. "...an excellent piece of work on an important subject." Wardell Pomeroy, PhD, co-author, The Kinsey Report "In the past, finding a resource dealing with this subject had been virtually impossible. Now there is a book to recommend to those desirous of increasing their anal pleasure and health." SIECUS Reports "...a sex education classic." The Advocate $12.50, 288p, paper, illustrations, bibliography, index, ISBN 0-940208-08-3, LC 81-9789 *** MEN LOVING THEMSELVES: IMAGES OF MALE SELF-SEXUALITY Jack Morin, PhD A beautiful photostudy and theoretical essay examining male masturbation. Through commentary and over 150 black and white photographs, twelve men of varying age, ethnicity and sexual orientation express their feelings about masturbation and its role in their sexuality. "A remarkable book that does much to dispel myths and prejudices surrounding the subject of self-pleasuring or masturbation." The Advocate "...thoughtful and enjoyable." GPU News $15.00, 104p, paper, photographs, bibliography, ISBN 0-9602324-5-1, LC 80-52942 *** A Book for Adults and Teens Sex Information, May I Help You? Isadora Alman, M.A. "Sex is just one aspect of human communication," says this author of the syndicated sex advice column "Ask Isadora." She frankly discusses sexually transmitted diseases, sexual turn-ons, group sex, masturbation, pregnancy, contraception, disability, aging, cross dressing and a host of other topics. Previously published as Aural Sex & Verbal Intercourse, this volume alternates a fascinating saga of San Francisco Sex Information switchboard volunteers with fictionalized transcripts of calls from a wide range of young people and adults. Sex Information, May I Help You? is an entertaining, educational vision of sexuality and communication. "... an excellent model on how to speak directly about sex...." San Francisco Chronicle $9.50, 170p, paper, ISBN 0-940208-14-8, LC 92-6939 *** Books for Kids A KID'S FIRST BOOK ABOUT SEX Joani Blank, illustrations by Marcia Quackenbush "A wonderful, provo-cative book for children from five to nine years old. It discusses sexuality apart from reproduction, including...body image, nudity, `feeling sexy,' orgasm, masturbation, privacy, and sexual partners....Consistent tone that explicitly invokes readers to think for themselves....Highly recommended." Medical SelfCare Magazine "...children are encouraged to examine their own bodies....emphasizes sexual feelings, not facts regarding contraception, pregnancy....a good addition to sex education material." Library Journal/School Library Journal "It is very direct, very factual, and written so preteens can easily understand it." "Ask Beth/Sense About Sex" $6.00, 56p, paper, illustrations, ages 5-9 6 ISBN 0-940208-07-5, LC 89-14800 *** THE PLAYBOOK FOR KIDS ABOUT SEX Joani Blank, illustrations by Marcia Quackenbush This play/workbook, which incorporates text from A Kid's First Book About Sex, encourages sexual awareness in children by inviting them to learn interactively through answering questions and drawing. "...gives permission to be sexual, and correctly names and illustrates body parts. Unlike other books, The Playbook provides participatory experience for the child....a welcome volume...." SIECUS Reports "[An] explicit, nonjudgmental sexuality 'playbook'....The focus is on self-image....useful for elementary level classes in sexuality or family life." Library Journal/School Library Journal $5.00, 48p, paper, illustrations, ages 6-11 ISBN 0-9602324-6-X About Down There Press & Yes Press DOWN THERE PRESS is the nation's only independent publisher devoted exclusively to the publication of sexual health books for children and adults. At DOWN THERE PRESS we focus on books that are innovative, lively and practical in both form and content. Our books provide basic physiological information along with realistic and non-judgmental techniques for developing good sexual communication. We believe that each book in our catalog is a unique and worthwhile addition to the understanding of human sexuality. DOWN THERE PRESS also publishes under the imprint YES PRESS. About the Publisher Joani Blank worked as a sex therapist and sex educator in the early 1970s. She taught human sexuality at the community college level, led sexuality workshops for women, and was an active trainer and volunteer at San Francisco Sex Information, a telephone information and referral service. In the spring of 1975 she launched DOWN THERE PRESS with the publication of The Playbook for Women About Sex. DOWN THERE PRESS now publishes the work of other authors as well. About Our Sister Businesses Joani Blank founded Good Vibrations, a vibrator retail store, in 1977 in response to a need expressed by many of her clients for a "clean, well-lighted place" to buy sex toys and books. By 1985, acknowledging enormous customer demand, she developed a mail order catalog. She started The Sexuality Library book catalog in 1988. More than a typical publisher's bookshelf, this catalog of sexuality titles currently includes over 300 books and videos from publishers around the world. Open Enterprises Cooperative, Inc., the parent company for DOWN THERE PRESS, Good Vibrations and The Sexuality Library, has been a worker-owned cooperative since 1992. Counselors and Workshop Leaders DOWN THERE PRESS is committed to providing materials for educational purposes. If you are unable to obtain our books through your local bookstore, please contact us directly for information about quantity discounts. We will also be happy to send you multiple copies of the Good Vibrations and The Sexuality Library catalogs. We're Looking for Manuscripts We are always interested in sex-positive, non-judgmental manuscripts about different aspects of human sexuality. Please send a proposal and enclose an SASE. HOW TO ORDER Individuals: Please send payment with your order. We ship UPS unless otherwise requested. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Shipping: Please include $3.75 for the first book ordered, and 75 for each additional book. Overseas: $12.00 first book, $5.00 each additional. Booksellers: We ship UPS unless otherwise requested. Single copy, 20%; 2-9 copies, 35%; 10+ copies, 40%; STOP orders, 30%. DOWN THERE PRESS titles are available from Bookpeople, Inland, Alamo Square, Pacific Pipeline, the distributors, New Leaf, Baker & Taylor and others. Down There Press 938 Howard St., #101, San Francisco CA 94103-4114 (415) 974-8985 FAX (415) 974-8989 e-mail: goodvibe@well.sf.ca.us