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How to Have Sex in the Woods  There should be a special kind of punishment for people who suck the fun and excitement out of sex. Really. Those people should not be allowed to write books.
I don't know what I expected from this book by Luann Colombo. What I didn't expect to find was tedious camping tips and uninspiring sexual anecdotes from people who've had sex in the woods. That's what this book is full of. There are chapters on camping equipment, how to choose a tent, personal hygiene, camp cooking, protection from the elements, and what to do about critters. One exceptionally interesting chapter covers the legal aspect of shagging in the woods. Turns out, there are no laws against it, but in some parts of the country you might get charged with indecent exposure if you don't cover that rocking ass with a blanket or something. I'm amazed to find a book about such a fun subject (sex in the outdoors! woohoo!) that lost my interest so quickly and so completely. I found Colombo's approach to be rather clinical and dull, in spite of her attempts to make jokes and lighten it up. At other times I was just grossed out, like when she talks about wearing a pantiliner instead of using toilet paper, burning used tampons to keep the bears from smelling them or what to do with congealed semen if you leave it floating in the hot springs or dripping down the sides of your sleeping bag. At any rate, I can say with 100% certainty that having sex in the woods is a lot more exciting than reading about it. But I bet you're not surprised to hear that. Even if the book was great, this would still be true.
Review by Tess.
Title: How to Have Sex in the Woods
Author: Luann Colombo
Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1st edition (June 29, 1999)
ISBN: 0609804022
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