Synopsis**A playful take on bedroom talk—a smart- funny encyclopedia with entries written by notable contemporary writers.**This witty reference steps in where time-honored discussions of the birds and the bees typically fall short. All of the 100-some entries are formally defined and further explained through reflective and ribald definitions- essays- and stories by some of today*s most exciting writers. Everything from celibacy to promiscuity- hand jobs to sex toys is tackled by everyone*s favorite writers including Steve Almond- Patricia Marx- Phillip Lopate- and Antonya Nelson. From sexual relationships (monogamy- one-night stand- ménage à trois) to sexual positions (doggie style- 69)- from age-old practices (prostitution) to contemporary twists (cybersex)- this alphabetical encyclopedia includes everything you need to know about the language of love and more. ****Biography**Ellen Sussman is the bestselling author of On a Night Like This and editor of the anthology Bad Girls. She lives in Los Altos Hills- California. **