I think the book should be required reading for every high-schooler out there, and I have actually gifted it to younger cousins that are near graduation age. It'd be extremely helpful for some people, given the atrocious levels of sex education most of us receive at home or at school, and for others, it might be life-changing.
That's where it makes the most good, imo. Yes, it'll talk quite openly about the sexual act, but also teach people about consent, safety, risk prevention, respect for your partner, self-exploration, to enjoy giving and receiving pleasure, and to accept your sexuality and that of other people. But it's a book that teaches that sex and sexuality are natural, enjoyable things that nonetheless carry with them a weight of respect, responsibility, maturity and knowledge. I still have my copy, and crack it open every now and then, just to look up something, or re-read what the author said regarding a particular topic. I just recommended it to people on a different subreddit, and putting into words why I think it's important for people to have this book (especially if you're high school or college-aged) made me remember how much it helped me mature and achieve a new, healthier perspective, on sexuality as a part of the human experience.
The 'Guide to Getting It On', by Paul Joannides is, I think, the only book I've ever read that I genuinely think would make the world a better place, if everyone read it. I figured this book would have been mentioned a bunch of times already, but searching didn't turn up many results, so here it goes.
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