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Article: She's gotta have it: gen X sex guru Tristan Taormino talks about the year her underground savvy bubbled over into mainstream success. (Books).(Brief Article)(Interview)
- Article from:
- The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
- Article date:
- January 22, 2002
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"Thees ees how you need to bring her to or-gahsm," says Tristan Taormino in her best German-accented imitation of munchkin sex gum Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Then Taormino, a self-described sex educator herself, detonates the Dr. Ruth impression. "Have you brought a woman to orgasm, Dr. Ruth?" asks the 31-year-old New Yorker rhetorically. "I wouldn't recommend something if I hadn't done it myself. It's all tested. I think people appreciate the experience."
Yes, indeed. The sexual experience of the dyke-identified (but "equal opportunity" lover) Taormino is much appreciated these days, and not just by the tattooed crowd. "This year I found myself on NBC giving sex tips ...