Reviews

Solosexual: Portrait of a Masturbator by Jon Pressick, Jason Armstrong

jeffrey_e's review

Go to review page

informative fast-paced

2.0

rainbow_reviewss's review

Go to review page

5.0

If you have asked people about the definition of solosexual say thirty years ago, I bet not many would understand what that term means. I doubt if that term even existed back then. However, today we have the definitions and terminologies of many things that might’ve existed a long time ago but did not have a single word referring to them or defining them. Today solosexuality is not just a term but an actual culture that is being embraced by many men around the world. I am using men exclusively here not because females cannot be solosexuals but because from what I see around, men are more out about it and embrace it than females. I think the author focused on it that way too based on his own connections and experiences.

Several chapters are brilliantly written and explained that raise many questions inside your head be it the one that talks about self-love and how that one person’s imperfection could be the fetish of someone else’s. Then there is this interesting chapter that talks about masturbation addiction and the author’s perspective about it. The talk about religious ecstasy compared to sexual ecstasy is truly fascinating and how the two become one in a bate session sending a man to the highest level of bliss. There is a lot to read and a lot to think about.

When it comes to nonfiction, especially those depending on the author’s personal experiences, I need to build a connection with the author through his words. I just love how honest and open Jason Armstrong is in expressing himself whether it is about his feelings, sexuality, or experiences. That honesty and openness created a strong connection between his writing and my mind especially because this is a subject not usually talked about openly and I don’t think it has been brought up enough in literature. After reading the first few paragraphs, I knew that I was going to get a lot from this book and enjoy it as well. I think many readers should read this book as it will make them think and ask questions about themselves, their feelings, and sexuality, and their loved ones. It was a fantastic read for me.

The Review

arrayalart's review

Go to review page

adventurous challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

More...