The first and only work of the Dutch sexologist and psychotherapist Yelto Drent immediately became a bestseller. Each chapter of the book is a complete essay (for example, On the Power of Freud’s Ideas, On the Vibrator, On Women’s Perfume), which can be read separately.
The author himself spoke of his work as follows: «A collection of strange and bizarre facts.» What unites them is not a common idea and conclusions (there are none), but a theme and mood: «the optimal combination of curiosity with reverence.» Despite the fact that Western society can be called post-feminist, even in it it is difficult to openly talk about female genital organs. However, Drenth narrates with professional goodwill and gentle humor, making it appear that discussing clitoral or vaginal orgasm is as easy as choosing between chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Here is the time to note the merit of the translator (V. Bolotnikov), who gave this work a free and organic Russian language. Sex is a source of joy and pleasure, but to enjoy it, it’s important to know «how it works,» says Drenth. He describes the structure and functions of the female genitalia, explores their anatomical, historical, anthropological and biological aspects. How was the vagina treated in the context of different times and cultures? Clitoral excision, virginity and fertility, desire, the opinions of lesbian love supporters and feminist theorists, psychoanalysis, science and mythology are by no means an exhaustive list of issues covered by this comprehensive review.
RIPOL CLASSIC, 416 p.