Perv

The Sexual Deviant in All of Us

By: Jesse Bering

Narrated by: Jesse Bering

Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

A groundbreaking argument that perversions are more common than we think, from everyone’s favorite provocateur.

In his eye-opening new book, Perv, the award-winning columnist and psychologist Jesse Bering argues that we are all sexual deviants on one level or another. As Bering takes us into the lives of a woman who falls madly in love with the Eiffel Tower, a young man addicted to seductive sneezes, and a pair of deeply affectionate identical twins, among others, he challenges us to move beyond our judgments and attitudes toward "deviant" sex and consider the alternative: What would happen if we rise above our fears and revulsions and accepted our true natures?

With his signature wit and irreverent style, Bering pulls back the curtains on the history of perversions, the biological reasons behind our distaste for unusual sexual proclivities, and the latest research on desire. Armed with reason, science, and an insatiable appetite for knowledge, he humanizes deviants while asking some very provocative questions about the nature of hypocrisy, prejudice, and when sexual desire can lead to harm.

A groundbreaking look at our complex relationship with our carnal urges and the ways in which we disguise, deny, and shame the sexual deviant in all of us, Perv brings our hidden desires into the light.

©2013 Jesse Bering (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

For once, a self-reading author is good

What did you like best about Perv? What did you like least?

The author read the material in a way that added to the informational and entertainment value of the message itself. I had the feeling at the start that I just had to swallow the message whole, and lie back and enjoy the book.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

There were many interesting facts and data. Often, they touched on sensitive areas that too few are willing to approach

Have you listened to any of Jesse Bering’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did Perv inspire you to do anything?

Being better informed will help me be less instantly judgmental, I hope, and to base things on facts and actual harms or benefits

Amazing!!

Although full of jargon and technical terms Jesse reads and forms the book in a way that is easily understood. A must read for anyone who is in charge of anyone else's sexual future i.e. parents!

Makes you think

Would you consider the audio edition of Perv to be better than the print version?

Yes. I would not want to be seen carrying the book around work.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The passion the author/narrator has for the subject matter.

Which scene was your favorite?

There were a several, most involving scenarios that scared and/or scarred me... the twin brothers... wow.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Again, there were a several, most involving scenarios that scared and/or scarred me...

Any additional comments?

It really makes you think. If you've listened to Loveline as I have, not much will surprise you and you won't learn a whole lot, but this book will bring it all together for you.

Looking outside your own box

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, this a good book in regards to looking at the science and the mentality of why we like what we like and why we do what we do when it comes to self satisfaction. And definitely clarifies distinctions that are misguided by new media.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Perv?

It explains that the most people are are stated as "Pedophiles" are not actually "Pedophiles" But a different classification. It is a book of understanding, and explanation.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Very good listen, and very intriguing,

Honest up front book on the subject

No judgment, just an exploration of sexual quirks of the Human race. This book covers almost anything you can think of in a respectful way using common sense that rarest of human talent...

Fun. But, the only tool is a hammer and every problem is a nail

Fun, witty, and a book worth listening to.

The only problem is with some of the science. He's a psychologist and he approaches every idea from that point of view exclusively. No multi-disciplinary approach.

He talks about the human body sexual adaptations. But, leaves out the anthropological differences between how an agrarian culture and a nomadic culture behaves.

He talks about the psychological theories of the nature of trans people. But, he completely leaves out the ton of anatomical medical imaging studies and genetic studies strongly pointing to a physiological/neurological/genetic cause of the condition.

You just can't approach these subjects without acknowledging and actively using other relevant fields of research.

Worth a read. Take with a grain of salt.

About time someone said this

Loved this book. Love the author and his delivery is exquisite. While the subject matter can have an 'eww' factor, it is something I have wanted to see both studied and then brought out of the crawl spaces since I read the Kinsey report a hundred years ago or so. Get off your judgement plank and consider what it must be like to be one of the 'new' pervs.
Well done, Mr. Bering; and thank you.

A fun, informative read about human sexuality

I've been a longtime fan of the author, Jesse Bering, and his writing. "Perv" is a fun and informative read about the complexities of human sexuality and gives the reader/listener a much broader perspective on how we view even the most controversial fetishes and kinks. I especially enjoyed that this audiobook was narrated by the author himself because it gave the listener a greater experience into the mind and humor of the author. You can really feel his passion for the subject and understand the depth of research he had to endure to write this book. My only real negative is that the book is over too soon. I would have loved to read/hear more!

interesting info, a little too tongue in cheek

the history of decidedly deviation and the science is very interesting, though I felt that the author/narrator was trying too hard to inject his own "deviant" sexuality into the book. We get it, you're gay and clever.

Fantastic!

I listened to this author on Dan Savage's podcast and was immediately compelled to get the book. It was extremely well-written by a very clever author who is also an excellent narrator. Very interesting, entertaining, and memorable.