Felice Newman
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Felice Newman is an American somatic coach, sex educator, and author. Newman is one of the founders of Cleis Press
, the publisher of more than 200 books that survey the contemporary American sexual landscape. Founded with Frédérique Delacoste in 1980, Cleis Press developed and edited sex books by many well-known sex authors, including Susie Bright
, Tristan Taormino
, Violet Blue
, Patrick Califia
and Annie Sprinkle
. Newman is the author of The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us
(ISBN 978-1-57344-199-5) and co-editor (with Frédérique Delacoste) of Best Sex Writing 2006 (ISBN 978-1-57344-237-4).
Newman received her somatic coaching certificate from the Strozzi Institute in Petaluma, CA, where she studied with Richard Strozzi Heckler (author of The Anatomy of Change) and Staci Haines (pioneer in the discourse of Somatics and Trauma, author of the Survivor’s Guide to Sex, and creator of the DVD Healing Sex). Newman has studied human sexuality through San Francisco Sex Information
and the Body Electric School. She is a member of The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Newman has appeared on Dr. Drew's
Love Line, Derek & Romaine Show, and other radio programs. She has spoken to audiences on sexuality in a number of cities in the U.S. Her online sex advice has appeared on About.com
, ClassicDykes.com, and LesbiaNation.com. Her “Whole Lesbian Sex” column appears in newspapers across the U.S.
Cleis Press
Cleis Press is an independent publisher of books in the areas of sexuality, erotica, feminism, gay and lesbian studies, gender studies, fiction, and human rights. The press was founded in 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, later moved to San Francisco, and is now based out of Berkeley, CA...
, the publisher of more than 200 books that survey the contemporary American sexual landscape. Founded with Frédérique Delacoste in 1980, Cleis Press developed and edited sex books by many well-known sex authors, including Susie Bright
Susie Bright
Susannah "Susie" Bright is an American writer, speaker, teacher, audio-show host, and performer, all on the subject of sexuality....
, Tristan Taormino
Tristan Taormino
Tristan Taormino is a feminist author, columnist, sex educator, activist, editor, speaker, and pornographic film director . She graduated Phi Beta Kappa with her Bachelor's degree in American Studies from Wesleyan University in 1993...
, Violet Blue
Violet Blue (author)
Violet Blue is an American writer and sex educator.Blue wrote a weekly sex column for the San Francisco Chronicle. In her podcast, Open Source Sex, she reads erotica and discusses topics such as fetishes and oral sex. She also has a video blog. Blue wrote a feature about porn for women which was...
, Patrick Califia
Patrick Califia
Patrick Califia , born 1954 near Corpus Christi, Texas is a writer of nonfiction essays about sexuality and of erotic fiction and poetry. Califia is a bisexual trans man.-Biography:...
and Annie Sprinkle
Annie Sprinkle
Annie M. Sprinkle is an American former prostitute, stripper, pornographic actress, cable television host, porn magazine editor, writer and sex film producer...
. Newman is the author of The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us
The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us
The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us is a book by Felice Newman.In an episode of the cable TV show The L Word, it was given as a gift by somebody involved in a lesbian affair with the recipient, who suggested that they try everything in the book.- Controversy :Two teenage...
(ISBN 978-1-57344-199-5) and co-editor (with Frédérique Delacoste) of Best Sex Writing 2006 (ISBN 978-1-57344-237-4).
Newman received her somatic coaching certificate from the Strozzi Institute in Petaluma, CA, where she studied with Richard Strozzi Heckler (author of The Anatomy of Change) and Staci Haines (pioneer in the discourse of Somatics and Trauma, author of the Survivor’s Guide to Sex, and creator of the DVD Healing Sex). Newman has studied human sexuality through San Francisco Sex Information
San Francisco Sex Information
San Francisco Sex Information is an all-volunteer, 501 non-profit organization that provides free sex information via the World Wide Web, e-mail, telephone, and online social networking...
and the Body Electric School. She is a member of The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Newman has appeared on Dr. Drew's
Drew Pinsky
David Drew Pinsky , best known as Dr. Drew, is an American board-certified internist, addiction medicine specialist, and radio and television personality. He has hosted the nationally syndicated radio talk show Loveline since the show's inception in 1984. On television, he hosts the talk show Dr...
Love Line, Derek & Romaine Show, and other radio programs. She has spoken to audiences on sexuality in a number of cities in the U.S. Her online sex advice has appeared on About.com
About.com
About.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
, ClassicDykes.com, and LesbiaNation.com. Her “Whole Lesbian Sex” column appears in newspapers across the U.S.