Dr Faith's 5 Minute Therapy - Sexing Yourself for your own pleasure
by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS
Microcosm Publishing
11cm x 14cm, 52 pages, cardboard cover.
$3
I've reviewed a few of Dr Faith's Five Minute Therapy zines in the past - with topics ranging from Dating to Adulting, via Anger and Working. What I think is great about the series is that they are succinct, friendly, low on bullshit, and high on helping you really get to grips with your problem. This issue explores the often taboo topic of self-pleasure - or to put it plainly, masturbation.
Dr Faith begins by taking us through a short historical overview of the organised movement that labelled masturbation the Heinous Sin of self-Pollution, rather than the 'healthy, normal and valuable part of human development' it is now understood to be. Don't worry, the important stuff is covered in more detail with topics broken down into headings like: why masturbation is important; the history of sex aids; what to do and what to buy.
Everything is discussed in a friendly, open, fun manner, dispelling myths along the way. Importantly, the information is not cis-focused, and acknowledges pleasurable possibilities and potential issues for those at different stages of confirmation treatments or surgeries.
There are also additional sections on how to discuss masturbation with your kids, and a resource list for further reading - although you should note that Dr Faith is aware nearly all books about masturbation are geared toward cis-women, so please send any other recommendations her way because as she points out:
"Everyone should have access to affirming, appropriate information".
Dr Faith's 5 Minute Therapy helps fill that gap, and will definitely put the power back in your hands.
Buy a copy direct from Microcosm Publishing: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/7455
Don't forget to check out other issues in the series too.
Review by Nathan Penlington
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