DIY, Dr. Eric Sprankle
DIY, Dr. Eric Sprankle
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DIY
The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation

Author: Dr. Eric Sprankle

Narrator: Eric Sprankle

Unabridged: 5 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/30/2024

Synopsis

The first-ever social and scientific history of masturbation, which unapologetically critiques a system that has sought to control the very human desire for self-pleasure.

Despite decades of medical and psychological research confirming that masturbation is healthy, the act remains shrouded in taboo and pseudoscience. In DIY, Dr. Eric Sprankle reveals the untold story of crusaders on a long campaign to suppress masturbation and the sex educators fighting back with science. He introduces listeners to a colorful cast of characters: doctors advocating for the use of chastity devices, wellness influencers who believe ejaculation depletes the body of vital nutrients, pastors who preach that masturbation creates mermaids, and vibrator aficionados who teach the curious how to come. DIY will challenge what you think you know about the very human need for self-pleasure.

Part sex-positive exposé, part fascinating science, DIY spotlights generations of sex education countering anti-masturbation pseudoscience with empowering truths about pleasure. This sex book is perfect for fans of Mary Roach books like Bonk or anyone curious about the history of sex and masturbation.

About Dr. Eric Sprankle

Dr. Eric Sprankle is a professor of psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and is a codirector of the sexuality studies undergraduate program. He's also a licensed clinical psychologist and an AASECT-certified sex therapist affiliated with the Minnesota Sexual Health Institute in Minneapolis, where he offers continuing education training to therapists on a wide-range of sexuality and sexual health topics. As an educator, researcher, and therapist, Dr. Sprankle has over ten years of experience, and his research on stigma and sexuality has been presented at dozens of regional, national, and international conferences, and published in numerous academic journals. He is a frequent guest on a number of podcasts, radio shows, and YouTube channels, and he has been interviewed for numerous publications, including Men's Health, the Daily Beast, Hustler, and Dan Savage's Savage Love column.

Reviews

Goodreads review by T. James on April 03, 2024

This book is not only exceptional, but so too is it useful/essential, and so enjoyable to read. Dr. Sprankle brings you exactly what is promised on the cover: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation.” Not only do I think this should be required reading in primary schooling and adap......more

Goodreads review by Erin on June 27, 2024

While acknowledging my bias as a former professional spank bank contributor and chronic self abuser, I highly recommend this book!......more

Goodreads review by Tyrone Precious on November 11, 2024

#PreciousReads Book Review DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation by Dr. Eric Sprankle This is a comprehensive guide to anything and everything having to do with masturbation. While the premise of the book may make you chuckle, this book was quite informative. Sprankle explores......more

Goodreads review by Mark on June 25, 2024

Despite the somewhat salacious subject matter, this book is academic a very approachable look at the history of anti-masturbation in the U. S. and how it’s actually a perfectly natural part of life. As a survivor of Evangelical Purity Culture this book was very healing.......more

Goodreads review by lux on February 01, 2025

4.5 ⭐️ most surprising part of this book was learning that the g spot was named after a man....... 😔 BUT first nonfic book of the year 🫡 LFG 😮‍💨 this book was not only deeply informative and interesting, but taught me so much about the history of shame and misinformation surrounding this topic. i re......more

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