Babies and Other Hazards of Sex

By: Dave Barry

Narrated by: Arte Johnson

The acclaimed humorist explains how to make a tiny person in only nine months—with tools you probably have around the house!

For decades, beloved humorist Dave Barry has tackled the major tribulations—not to mention the petty annoyances—of everyday life. In Babies and Other Hazards of Sex, Barry offers his wacky perspective on sex, childbirth, parenting, and other forms of slow, cruel torture. For instance, Dave exposes natural childbirth for what it is: a pop phenomenon of the 1960s that, along with paisley bell-bottoms and creative sideburns, deserves a rest.

He also examines the federal law requiring prospective fathers to free themselves from their self-made macho prisons—to laugh, cry, love, and just generally behave like certified wimps. Dave also reveals the secret chant for painless childbirth—and then explains why no secret chant could possibly take a woman's mind off the fact that she is in such pain that she wants a gigantic comet to crash into the earth, killing her husband, her doctor, the nurses in attendance—and everyone else in the world.

Before you take on a lifetime liability—without the possibility of returning it for a full refund—listen to this hilarious recording, and don't say Dave didn't warn you!

©1993 Dave Barry (P)1993 Phoenix Books

I knew all this - I have 3 kids

Very true and very funny story about having and raising children.
Well written and Arte Johnson does a great job crying like a baby.

The perfect Birth Control

In true Dave Barry fashion. he has left me in stitches and not ever wanting to have children around.

I smiled a lot!

This is a short piece, 1 ½ hours. I’ve heard these things before, but it’s fun to hear Dave’s take. Example: a baby’s purpose in life is filling diapers and putting disgusting things in his mouth.

Audiobook narrator Arte Johnson was good.

Genre: humorous essays

Somewhat Funny, Generally Amusing, but Not Great

I'm lukewarm about Dave Barry books, which have been a hit or miss to me, but this one is more of a hit than a miss.
It is over pretty quickly, made me laugh enough times, and was generally amusing. Its not a comedy spectacular. But it kept my interest during 2-3 days of dog walks and was never a chore to listen to. It felt like it was over too soon, a good sign. But I find it hard to make a strong recommendation about it.

Poor Quality

This is a hilarious book that I think is read quite well, however the recording quality is extremely poor. The sound goes in and out and at best is very quiet. A real disappointment.