cover image Dare... to Have Sex Everywhere But in Bed

Dare... to Have Sex Everywhere But in Bed

Marc Dannam. Hunter House Publishers, $10.95 (118pp) ISBN 978-0-89793-513-5

Like its companion volumes (Dare...to Have Anal Sex and Dare...to Try Bondage, releasing simultaneously), Dannam's contribution to this newly-translated French series offers plenty of salient, sexy tips for the gun-shy as well as those looking for some variety. Dannam starts gently, offering suggestions for turning the bedroom into an exotic pleasure chamber using pillows, candles and mirrors, as well as scenarios like a let's-play-porn-star evening. Those less interested in drama and dressing up will have plenty of ideas for new tryst locales: the classic Empty Apartment (a la Last Tango in Paris), balconies, the gym, and less exotic but challenging options like the oft-overlooked wingback chair (made for sex), the church pew and the office filing room. Stories from real couples and ""lesson learned"" sidebars debunk myths and offer a realistic take on the logistics: the subway and on horseback are both bad options; skip the after-sex smoke when outdoors; watch for police officers and bears; etc. Dannam rates each scenario according to difficulty, preparation, cost, risk and possible inconveniences (ranging from sunburn to losing your job). Danner's measured prose, anything-goes approach and common-sense caution make this a fun, encouraging read that keeps its out-of-bounds sex ideas in perspective.