Also, The New York Observer kindly observed (as they are wont to do!) and reported on our reading event at Greenlight Books in Brooklyn, NY. You can read the NY Observer article online, and see a rare photograph of the entire ABS crew in one place.

When the lazy impulse to skim seizes you, all it takes is an absent-minded glance at a single phrase to make you not only slow down but also to go back. You want to underline these quips, read them aloud to friends, possess them.

A refreshing and articulate change from the review by “Anonymous” who posted: “First! And also, this iz gay.”

Today has also been a very crazy day of press attention for the book. There are interviews with our authors available to read at GQ.com and Vanity Fair. In addition, there are even more interviews, reviews, and excerpts in this week’s METRO, as well as the comedy blogs, The Apiary and Rooftop Comedy. Thanks, everyone. Today is a good day.

They also shared some flattering words about our book in the process. Behold:

“For their newly released book Sex: Our Bodies, Our Junk, five guys with formidable comedy-writing cred (The Daily Show, The Onion, andMcSweeney’s) have come together as the Association for the Betterment of Sex. As such, they take perfectly aimed pokes at human sexuality in a guidebook that is graphic in every sense of the word. Look for pie charts on impotence, a list of masturbation terminology (try Jimmy-ing your Belushi) and a close look at the clitoris. Headed by writer Mike Sacks, the gang of Scott Jacobson, Todd Levin, Jason Roeder, and Ted Travelstead has banged out a book as fittingly funny as our junk is.”

The shock of happening upon a drowned clown has been known to instantly cure frigidity.

[Image courtesy of Lalitree.com.]

Location:
Bethesda, Maryland Dave & Buster’s. (For 300 free D&B PlayPoints, use online code “SPASM.”)

Conference theme and objectives:
The conference provides a forum for sex researchers and members of the sensual community to present their latest findings. Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to: pornographic art showcasing the characters of “Futurama”; the semiotics of buttstuff; cremasters (the testicle muscle, not the turgid art films!!); the recently unearthed erotic necktie art of Jerry Garcia; decompression sickness — aka “the bends” — as a means of heightening orgasm; tickle pogroms; women who can climax only while imagining Harry Connick, Jr. conducting a big band.

Keynote:
“Incorporating Yoga Props Into Your Masturbation Routine,” a multimedia presentation by Yogi Adam Herskowitz, followed by free lentil wraps from vegan chain Namaste Nom Noms.

ABS is also seeking specialists to lead conference workshops. Previous topics include “Repurposing A ‘Stinky The Garbage Truck’ Matchbox Car For Use As A Sex Toy”; “Twizzlers vs. Red Vines: Which Licorice Whip Leaves The Best Ass Welts?”; “The ABC’s Of Masturbating In A Trophy Shop”; “Create Your Own Erotic Machinima!”; and “Docking For Complete Idiots.”

Abstract Submission Date: 11/15/2010

Notification of Acceptance: 2/7/2011

Final Paper Submission Date And Last Chance To Back Out And Avoid Negative Publicity: 3/14/2011

Participants in the Erotic Studies Conference receive two free turns at the Dave & Buster's "Big One Crane."

All they ask is that you provide them (total strangers) with the lurid details of your most disturbing sexual experience. Sounds easy to us! You can read about the details of the contest here.

You can view it below, and see more of our videos in the Audio/Visual section of this site. Thanks, Jeffy!

A former client offers her generous thanks for some trivia in a pinch!

Portland is a notable city in the sensual touch canon, as it is the birthplace of the sexual act known as “Grundling” i.e. penetrating/being penetrated by a wet fistful of live yeast. As you can imagine, we are elated to be participating in, and contributing to, this important event alongside such literary luminaries as David Rakoff, Aimee Bender, and Ron Scarry. (Brother of children’s author Richard Scarry)

For details about our appearance at Wordstock and elsewhere, see our latest Press & Events.