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Bonk
The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
- Narrated by Sandra Burr
- Length
- 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date
- 05-12-08
- Language
- English
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Publisher’s Summary
The study of sexual physiology – what happens, and why, and how to make it happen better – has been a paying career or a diverting sideline for scientists as far-ranging as Leonardo da Vinci and James Watson. The research has taken place behind the closed doors of laboratories, brothels, MRI centers, pig farms, sex-toy R&D labs, and Alfred Kinsey’s attic.
Mary Roach, “The funniest science writer in the country” (Burkhard Bilger of The New Yorker), devoted the past two years to stepping behind those doors. Can a person think herself to orgasm? Can a dead man get an erection? Is vaginal orgasm a myth? Why doesn’t Viagra help women – or, for that matter, pandas? In Bonk, Roach shows us how and why sexual arousal and orgasm – two of the most complex, delightful, and amazing scientific phenomena on earth – can be so hard to achieve and what science is doing to slowly make the bedroom a more satisfying place.
Details
- Author
- Mary Roach
- Narrator
- Sandra Burr
- Length
- 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date
- 05-12-08
- Language
- English
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Listener Reviews
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I can't wait to read another of Ms Roach's books!
Reading this book is like spending time with an old friend who just happens to tell the BEST stories! I just know that Mary and I would hit it off because she seems like such a fun lady. And she tells you all sorts of interesting stuff that you never even thought to wonder about about sex! Sandra Burr always does a great job!
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Eye opening, witty
Very good book. Mary Roach presents a touchy subject to some, in a witty and understandable way. Sandra Burr was a very good narrator, her inflections and timing were pretty impressive. Made for an informative and entertaining book.
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Loved It !
Would you listen to Bonk again? Why?
Yes. A sometime ticklish subject handled with tact and humor. Always interesting.
Any additional comments?
After this on try Stiff.
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learned something
The information was well-researched and comprehensive. The narration was OK but rather monotone. this book is not for the squeamish.
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Sex from every angle
If you could sum up Bonk in three words, what would they be?
irreverent look at sex
What was one of the most memorable moments of Bonk?
the looks from my co workers whilst listeneing
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
it made me laugh at humans in general
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Delightful find
This book is not about improving your sex life or having more sex. It is just a fun look at sex research and the people who do the research. There is a lot of seriously strange research and equally (or more) strange researchers. The book was witty and fascinating. The narrator delivered the perfect tone and really increased my enjoyment.
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Loved it
Would you listen to Bonk again? Why?
There was a lot of information, well presented, and funny.
Any additional comments?
Some of the details were amazing, gross, fantastic, sad - all the more so because they are true. I love Mary Roach books because of this.
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This book is hilarious and interesting
I loved his book, as I have loved all of Mary Roach’s books that I have listened to. She is a one of a kind author, bringing laughter to learning and answering questions I didn’t even think of! The narrator Sandra Burr was perfect, she really seemed to enjoy reading this!
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