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Bonk

The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex

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Bonk

By: Mary Roach
Narrated by: Sandra Burr
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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.

©2008 Mary Roach (P)2008 Brilliance Audio Anatomy & Physiology Biological Sciences Biology Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Thought-Provoking Physiology

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"Narrator Sandra Burr's enjoyment of Roach's descriptions and wry comments is obvious, making this a pleasure to hear." (Library Journal)
Comprehensive Research • Humorous Approach • Perfect Comic Timing • Educational Content • Scientific Perspective

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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.

Loved It !

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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

Sex from every angle

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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.

Delightful find

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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.

Loved it

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

In the middle on this one, it seems that every other paragraph or so ends with a snarky comment that becomes tedious.

Has Bonk turned you off from other books in this genre?

Like the genre but will most likely stay away from other books by this author.

What does Sandra Burr bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She does her best with the material

Was Bonk worth the listening time?

Once you get past the snark there are some nuggets of good information.

Just OK

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