Reviews of Instructional movies (130 - page 3)
(2.8 stars avg from 3 reviews)
Starring: Shayla LaVeaux, Nina Hartley, Anthony, Joel Lawrence, Running Horse
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Nina Hartley, Will Renald
Release date: 1/21/2002
Nina Hartley's Guide to Couples Sexploration review summaries:
lindi's
Description 'Sexploration' might sound exciting and adventurous to you. But this movie is mostly examples of what a few couples might do in their bedrooms. General Impression Although there is some soft instructional talk, accompanied by twinkly music, this is basically a peek into the neighbors' bedroom windows. The instructional aspect is very basic, almost remedial. There is an audience for this movie -- people who are inexperienced or timid about sex may find it reassuring and helpful. A few good points are made, but the basic value of the movie is it's healthy, relaxed, playful tone. Sex Shayla teases her real-life beau Anthony, playing with his dick and nibbling at it through his silk boxers. There's some nice, sexy tease here. Nina sits on the sidelines making commentary, which is always a bit jarring to me. I would have liked it if she had not been in the room interrupting the couple, and had overdubbed the commentary later. As Shayla sucks Anthony's dick, Nina walks over to ask Shayla for a little kiss. Whatever. [read the full review]
review from 7/16/2003:
Description 'Sexploration' might sound exciting and adventurous to you. But this movie is mostly examples of what a few couples might do in their bedrooms. General Impression Although there is some soft instructional talk, accompanied by twinkly music, this is basically a peek into the neighbors' bedroom windows. The instructional aspect is very basic, almost remedial. There is an audience for this movie -- people who are inexperienced or timid about sex may find it reassuring and helpful. A few good points are made, but the basic value of the movie is it's healthy, relaxed, playful tone. Sex Shayla teases her real-life beau Anthony, playing with his dick and nibbling at it through his silk boxers. There's some nice, sexy tease here. Nina sits on the sidelines making commentary, which is always a bit jarring to me. I would have liked it if she had not been in the room interrupting the couple, and had overdubbed the commentary later. As Shayla sucks Anthony's dick, Nina walks over to ask Shayla for a little kiss. Whatever. [read the full review]
-lunacy-'s
Nina Hartley's Guide to Couples Sexploration By Adam & Eve Productions Written and Produced by Nina Hartley StaringNina Hartley Shayla LaVeaux Anthony Running Horse Joel Lawrence HighlightsThis is an instructional video verging on being a porn. At First Glance Well I wonder what Nina has in store for me this time. [read the full review]
review from 3/6/2003:
Nina Hartley's Guide to Couples Sexploration By Adam & Eve Productions Written and Produced by Nina Hartley StaringNina Hartley Shayla LaVeaux Anthony Running Horse Joel Lawrence HighlightsThis is an instructional video verging on being a porn. At First Glance Well I wonder what Nina has in store for me this time. [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 64 min. (cover states approx. 60 min.) Production Date: 8 / 26 / 2000 Director: Nina Hartley & Will Renald Cast: Nina Hartley, Shayla LaVeaux, Joel Lawrence, Anthony, and Running Horse Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck out of this series, so Im not quite sure what to expect. Initial Reaction: Its okay, but feels more like a porno than an educational feature. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who wants to be more comfortable with sex Who Should Avoid It: Anybody looking for exploration beyond vaginal sex Audio /Video Quality: Although the audio has a few spots where the balance is off a little, most of the time its very clear and easy to understand. The video is also good. It has a few shadow problems here and there, but I think theyre mostly there to help the mood out. Theres just slightly more grain than normal, but it isnt enough to really interfere. Music: The music starts out with a classical piano style and moves on through some other styles that fit the mood of the feature very well. [read the full review]
review from 1/19/2002:
Running Time: 64 min. (cover states approx. 60 min.) Production Date: 8 / 26 / 2000 Director: Nina Hartley & Will Renald Cast: Nina Hartley, Shayla LaVeaux, Joel Lawrence, Anthony, and Running Horse Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck out of this series, so Im not quite sure what to expect. Initial Reaction: Its okay, but feels more like a porno than an educational feature. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who wants to be more comfortable with sex Who Should Avoid It: Anybody looking for exploration beyond vaginal sex Audio /Video Quality: Although the audio has a few spots where the balance is off a little, most of the time its very clear and easy to understand. The video is also good. It has a few shadow problems here and there, but I think theyre mostly there to help the mood out. Theres just slightly more grain than normal, but it isnt enough to really interfere. Music: The music starts out with a classical piano style and moves on through some other styles that fit the mood of the feature very well. [read the full review]
(3.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Alex Sanders, Nina Hartley
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Nina Hartley
Release date: 10/5/2001
Nina Hartley's Guide to Better Fellatio review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 63 min. (cover states approx. 60 min.) Production Date: 5 / 1 / 1994 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley and Alex Sanders Initial Expectations: Im hoping for something more than what was in Nina Hartleys Guide to Oral Sex, but the cover makes it look like its the same feature. Initial Reaction: Its the same feature as in Nina Hartleys Guide to Oral Sex. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who thinks they need help giving a better blowjob Who Should Avoid It: Anybody well known for the ability to suck a golf ball through a garden hose Audio /Video Quality: The sound is normally very clear and well balanced, although its a little quiet. Although Nina isnt always the focus of the camera, she can always be heard clearly as she narrates. There are a few moments in the fellatio feature where theres a little noise that sounds like somebody bumped the mic and a bit thats a little hollow. Theres also a few minor background noises. [read the full review]
review from 10/15/2001:
Running Time: 63 min. (cover states approx. 60 min.) Production Date: 5 / 1 / 1994 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley and Alex Sanders Initial Expectations: Im hoping for something more than what was in Nina Hartleys Guide to Oral Sex, but the cover makes it look like its the same feature. Initial Reaction: Its the same feature as in Nina Hartleys Guide to Oral Sex. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who thinks they need help giving a better blowjob Who Should Avoid It: Anybody well known for the ability to suck a golf ball through a garden hose Audio /Video Quality: The sound is normally very clear and well balanced, although its a little quiet. Although Nina isnt always the focus of the camera, she can always be heard clearly as she narrates. There are a few moments in the fellatio feature where theres a little noise that sounds like somebody bumped the mic and a bit thats a little hollow. Theres also a few minor background noises. [read the full review]
(3.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Nina Hartley, David, Angella Faith, Moose
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Nina Hartley
Release date: 10/5/2001
Nina Hartley's Guide to Better Cunnilingus review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 52 min. (cover states approx. 60 min) Production Date: 5 / 4 / 1994 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Angela Faith, David, and Moose Initial Expectations: Im hoping for something beyond what was in Nina Hartleys Guide to Oral Sex, but from the cover it looks like the same thing. Initial Reaction: Its the same feature as was included in Nina Hartleys Guide to Oral Sex. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking to increase their skill at muff munching Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who knows how to use a tongue they can lick the tip of their nose with. Audio /Video Quality: The sound is normally very clear and well balanced, although its a little quiet. Although Nina isnt always the focus of the camera, she can always be heard clearly as she narrates. There are a few moments in the fellatio feature where theres a little noise that sounds like somebody bumped the mic and a bit thats a little hollow. Theres also a few minor background noises. [read the full review]
review from 10/15/2001:
Running Time: 52 min. (cover states approx. 60 min) Production Date: 5 / 4 / 1994 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Angela Faith, David, and Moose Initial Expectations: Im hoping for something beyond what was in Nina Hartleys Guide to Oral Sex, but from the cover it looks like the same thing. Initial Reaction: Its the same feature as was included in Nina Hartleys Guide to Oral Sex. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking to increase their skill at muff munching Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who knows how to use a tongue they can lick the tip of their nose with. Audio /Video Quality: The sound is normally very clear and well balanced, although its a little quiet. Although Nina isnt always the focus of the camera, she can always be heard clearly as she narrates. There are a few moments in the fellatio feature where theres a little noise that sounds like somebody bumped the mic and a bit thats a little hollow. Theres also a few minor background noises. [read the full review]
Tantric Guide to Better Sex, The review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 60 min. Production Date: June, 1997 Director: None credited Cast: Charles & Caroline Muir, Robert Frey, David Ramsdale, and Margo Anand as experts plus several couples for demonstrations The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck with Sinclairs educational features, but I have a bit of hope for this one for some reason. Initial Reaction: Theres some nice tips, but there seems to be a lot of bullshit to wade through as well. Who Should Watch It : Anybody wanting a fairly clinical look at Tantra that incorporates lots of the mumbo jumbo Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who wants Tantra thats just about the fucking The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are nicely done. The audio is clear and well balanced, and I dont think I heard a single background noise. The video is much the same way. Theres very nice use of lighting throughout the feature and barely any grain. This is a very nice looking and sounding release. [read the full review]
review from 9/9/2005:
The Little Details Running Time: 60 min. Production Date: June, 1997 Director: None credited Cast: Charles & Caroline Muir, Robert Frey, David Ramsdale, and Margo Anand as experts plus several couples for demonstrations The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck with Sinclairs educational features, but I have a bit of hope for this one for some reason. Initial Reaction: Theres some nice tips, but there seems to be a lot of bullshit to wade through as well. Who Should Watch It : Anybody wanting a fairly clinical look at Tantra that incorporates lots of the mumbo jumbo Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who wants Tantra thats just about the fucking The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are nicely done. The audio is clear and well balanced, and I dont think I heard a single background noise. The video is much the same way. Theres very nice use of lighting throughout the feature and barely any grain. This is a very nice looking and sounding release. [read the full review]
Better Sex Video Series 8: You Can Last Longer review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 37 min. Director: Francesco Marini Cast: Hosted by Derek C. Polonsky, MD and Marian E Dunn, PhD with a few uncredited couples giving demonstrations The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck from Sinclair. Im not sure what to expect here. Initial Reaction: It has some good information, but is also extremely clinical. Who Should Watch It : Anybody wanting better ejaculatory control Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting education with a stroke factor The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are pretty impressive for a feature thats well over ten years old. The audio is clear, nicely balanced, and free of background noises. The video shows a little age, but has very little grain and is nicely lit. This is a surprisingly good looking and sounding release! Music: Theres a little cheesy music in the background. Menus: The menus are pretty basic. [read the full review]
review from 5/5/2005:
The Little Details Running Time: 37 min. Director: Francesco Marini Cast: Hosted by Derek C. Polonsky, MD and Marian E Dunn, PhD with a few uncredited couples giving demonstrations The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck from Sinclair. Im not sure what to expect here. Initial Reaction: It has some good information, but is also extremely clinical. Who Should Watch It : Anybody wanting better ejaculatory control Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting education with a stroke factor The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are pretty impressive for a feature thats well over ten years old. The audio is clear, nicely balanced, and free of background noises. The video shows a little age, but has very little grain and is nicely lit. This is a surprisingly good looking and sounding release! Music: Theres a little cheesy music in the background. Menus: The menus are pretty basic. [read the full review]
(4.0 stars avg from 2 reviews)
Starring: Bobby Vitale, Juli Ashton, T.J. Hart, Mickey G., Amber Michaels, Renee LaRue, Veronica Hart, Lee Stone, Marty Romano, Colt Steel
Studio: VCA
Release date: 8/27/2001
Women Loving Women (VCA) review summaries:
Aaryanna's
Aaryannas Guide to Better Bisexual Sex! I hope you dont mind, but I thought I would use the review of this self-help video to also share with you some of my own how-to-become-bisexual advice. But first, a little info on the movie. I thought this film was great! The producers took some excellent girl/girl scenes from the 90s and overlayed them with some clinical advice from Dr. Patti Britton. Dr. Patti sounds a little scripted, but the exciting play-by-play offered by porn stars Veronica Hart and Julie Ashton was the bomb! (Wonderful!) They were both warm, honest, inviting and spontaneous. Imagine two women Rose Parade announcers talking about love making and how to do it better and youll get the picture! This movie has eight scenes, and all of them are gorgeously lit with attractive actresses. The big name stars who appear include Nikki Dial, Porsche Lynn, Deidre Holland, Victoria Paris, Jeanna Fine, Ashlyn Gere and Dyanna Lauren. The kissing and pussy eating throughout this video is superb. [read the full review]
review from 11/23/2003:
Aaryannas Guide to Better Bisexual Sex! I hope you dont mind, but I thought I would use the review of this self-help video to also share with you some of my own how-to-become-bisexual advice. But first, a little info on the movie. I thought this film was great! The producers took some excellent girl/girl scenes from the 90s and overlayed them with some clinical advice from Dr. Patti Britton. Dr. Patti sounds a little scripted, but the exciting play-by-play offered by porn stars Veronica Hart and Julie Ashton was the bomb! (Wonderful!) They were both warm, honest, inviting and spontaneous. Imagine two women Rose Parade announcers talking about love making and how to do it better and youll get the picture! This movie has eight scenes, and all of them are gorgeously lit with attractive actresses. The big name stars who appear include Nikki Dial, Porsche Lynn, Deidre Holland, Victoria Paris, Jeanna Fine, Ashlyn Gere and Dyanna Lauren. The kissing and pussy eating throughout this video is superb. [read the full review]
AlexGogol's
Title: Women Loving Women: The Man's Guide to Sapphic Lovemaking Techniques Studio: VCA/Pacific Media Entertainment Feature Length: 70 min. Production Year: 1997 Cast: Nikki Dial, Alexandra Silk, Julie Ashton, Felecia, etc Director: Review: This is an educational program targeted to men who want to improve their lovemaking skills by learning what women actually want in sex. Dr. Patti Britton, Ph.D., FAACS introduces us to the world of women-to-women pleasures. There are eight scenes here with some instructional comments: Nikki's Bon Voyage Serpent's Dream Hot House Rose 2 White Shadow Naked Ambition Gere'in Up Night Deposit City Girls These scenes were cut from some older movies with the same titles - women here demonstrate all the major techniques anyway, so why film something new if the necessary stuff already exists? All the scenes include different girls in different settings, so you won't get bored - that's for sure. [read the full review]
review from 11/18/2001:
Title: Women Loving Women: The Man's Guide to Sapphic Lovemaking Techniques Studio: VCA/Pacific Media Entertainment Feature Length: 70 min. Production Year: 1997 Cast: Nikki Dial, Alexandra Silk, Julie Ashton, Felecia, etc Director: Review: This is an educational program targeted to men who want to improve their lovemaking skills by learning what women actually want in sex. Dr. Patti Britton, Ph.D., FAACS introduces us to the world of women-to-women pleasures. There are eight scenes here with some instructional comments: Nikki's Bon Voyage Serpent's Dream Hot House Rose 2 White Shadow Naked Ambition Gere'in Up Night Deposit City Girls These scenes were cut from some older movies with the same titles - women here demonstrate all the major techniques anyway, so why film something new if the necessary stuff already exists? All the scenes include different girls in different settings, so you won't get bored - that's for sure. [read the full review]
(3.8 stars avg from 3 reviews)
Starring: Jewel De'Nyle, Lola [I] (ambiguous), Tristan Taormino, Bridgette Kerkove, Ava Vincent, Jewell Marceau, Kate Frost
Studio: Evil Angel
Directed by: Ernest Greene
Release date: 8/22/2001
Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women 2, The review summaries:
Saki's
Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women 2 (2001) Studio Evil Angel Genre Anal Sex Instructional Directors Tristan Taormino & Ernest Green Starring Tristan Taormino, Jewell Marceau, Ava Vincent, Jewel De'Nyle, Bridgette Kerkove, Kate Frost, and Mickey G., Mr. [read the full review]
review from 12/15/2002:
Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women 2 (2001) Studio Evil Angel Genre Anal Sex Instructional Directors Tristan Taormino & Ernest Green Starring Tristan Taormino, Jewell Marceau, Ava Vincent, Jewel De'Nyle, Bridgette Kerkove, Kate Frost, and Mickey G., Mr. [read the full review]
VictoriO's
The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women II (2001) Directors & Producers: Tristan Taormino & Ernest Greene Executive Producer: John 'Buttman' Stagliano Starring: Kate Frost, Jewel De'nyle, Jewel Valmont (Ava Vincent), Lola, Bridgette Kerkove, Tristan Taormino, Jewell Marceau, Mr. Marcus, Mickey G. & Joel Lawrence Special Features: Chapters (52), Cast Info, Photo Galleria (39), Fetish Menu, Extra Footage & Websites Company: Evil Angel *~Highly Recommended by BIGmike~* (I rented this from BIGmike for my review/viewing experience) -I just hope that this will be as good as part I. What messed part I up was Nina Hartley (dun care 4 her), poor picture quality & Chandler participating in a poor rug-munching session instead of getting a real dick in her. I just love Kate Frost (Buttman's Bend Over Babes 5), Jewel De'Nyle (Ass Worship) & Jewel Valmont (Ava Vincent- Let's Get Fucked, Please)! -Scene 1: Jewell Marceau/Credits Jewell is pretty hot! She gets interviewed by Tristan about her body & different methods of sex talk, butt-sex, etc... [read the full review]
review from 1/26/2002:
The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women II (2001) Directors & Producers: Tristan Taormino & Ernest Greene Executive Producer: John 'Buttman' Stagliano Starring: Kate Frost, Jewel De'nyle, Jewel Valmont (Ava Vincent), Lola, Bridgette Kerkove, Tristan Taormino, Jewell Marceau, Mr. Marcus, Mickey G. & Joel Lawrence Special Features: Chapters (52), Cast Info, Photo Galleria (39), Fetish Menu, Extra Footage & Websites Company: Evil Angel *~Highly Recommended by BIGmike~* (I rented this from BIGmike for my review/viewing experience) -I just hope that this will be as good as part I. What messed part I up was Nina Hartley (dun care 4 her), poor picture quality & Chandler participating in a poor rug-munching session instead of getting a real dick in her. I just love Kate Frost (Buttman's Bend Over Babes 5), Jewel De'Nyle (Ass Worship) & Jewel Valmont (Ava Vincent- Let's Get Fucked, Please)! -Scene 1: Jewell Marceau/Credits Jewell is pretty hot! She gets interviewed by Tristan about her body & different methods of sex talk, butt-sex, etc... [read the full review]
BIGmike's
NOTE : There are a lot of position changes throughout this movie, and a lot of action that I have probably left out. Scene breakdowns: SCENE ONE : Tristan interviews Jewell Marceau about a part in the new movie. Jewell pulls out a toy and strips down to a leather outfit. She uses the toy on her pussy (with lots of dirty talk, all while Tristan watches from another chair). Jewell sits on a chair with her legs spread wide (lots of close ups). She then fingers her ass. [Tristan takes off her jacket] Jewell gets four fingers in her ass, wants to put her fist in [Tristan reminds her of the obscenity laws] but she gets the other hand in, for a total of eight fingers. [Tristan is using vibe on herself] Jewell sticks the toy in her ass, and uses another on her pussy. -Opening credits roll. Tristan is at a store, answering questions- SCENE TWO : Kate Frost and Mr. Marcus. The setup; Kate thinks that Mr. Marcus is too big for anal, so Tristan gives pointers. Action starts. They kiss, Mr. [read the full review]
review from 10/23/2001:
NOTE : There are a lot of position changes throughout this movie, and a lot of action that I have probably left out. Scene breakdowns: SCENE ONE : Tristan interviews Jewell Marceau about a part in the new movie. Jewell pulls out a toy and strips down to a leather outfit. She uses the toy on her pussy (with lots of dirty talk, all while Tristan watches from another chair). Jewell sits on a chair with her legs spread wide (lots of close ups). She then fingers her ass. [Tristan takes off her jacket] Jewell gets four fingers in her ass, wants to put her fist in [Tristan reminds her of the obscenity laws] but she gets the other hand in, for a total of eight fingers. [Tristan is using vibe on herself] Jewell sticks the toy in her ass, and uses another on her pussy. -Opening credits roll. Tristan is at a store, answering questions- SCENE TWO : Kate Frost and Mr. Marcus. The setup; Kate thinks that Mr. Marcus is too big for anal, so Tristan gives pointers. Action starts. They kiss, Mr. [read the full review]
Joy Of Erotic Massage, The review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: approx. 60 min. Production Date: June 2001 Director: Mark Schoen, PhD Cast: Louise Andree, Dan Anderson, Kira Reed Anderson, Alex Alexander, Lisa Rolland, and narration by Lesley M. Blair Initial Expectations: Ive had pretty good luck with the DVDs form the Sinclair Institute, so Im hoping for more good stuff here. Initial Reaction: Its Sinclairs best DVD so far. Who Should Watch It : Anybody interested in massage Who Should Avoid It: Anybody that massage rubs the wrong way Audio /Video Quality: Both the audio and video quality is very good. Lesley M. Blairs deep voice comes across very well, although it is just a little hard to understand at times. The video is very clear with very few signs of any pixelation. Music: The music is very sexy and relaxing. It reminds me a lot of Saints music from many of Adam & Eves features. It ranges from a very nice balance to being just a hair loud. Disc Problems / Complaints: As with the rest of The Better Sex Video Series DVDs, there isnt a time stamp. [read the full review]
review from 8/1/2001:
Running Time: approx. 60 min. Production Date: June 2001 Director: Mark Schoen, PhD Cast: Louise Andree, Dan Anderson, Kira Reed Anderson, Alex Alexander, Lisa Rolland, and narration by Lesley M. Blair Initial Expectations: Ive had pretty good luck with the DVDs form the Sinclair Institute, so Im hoping for more good stuff here. Initial Reaction: Its Sinclairs best DVD so far. Who Should Watch It : Anybody interested in massage Who Should Avoid It: Anybody that massage rubs the wrong way Audio /Video Quality: Both the audio and video quality is very good. Lesley M. Blairs deep voice comes across very well, although it is just a little hard to understand at times. The video is very clear with very few signs of any pixelation. Music: The music is very sexy and relaxing. It reminds me a lot of Saints music from many of Adam & Eves features. It ranges from a very nice balance to being just a hair loud. Disc Problems / Complaints: As with the rest of The Better Sex Video Series DVDs, there isnt a time stamp. [read the full review]
Erotic Guide to Sexual Fantasies For Lovers, The review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 60 min. Production Date: 1994 Director: none given (with good reason) Cast: Dr. Marty Klein, Dr. Judy Siefer, Dr. Max Fitz-Gerald, Dr. Jessie Potter, and many more people who youll never want to see again after this feature. There are also some great porn stars such as Ashlyn Gere, Zara Whites, Jennifer Stewart, Tori Welles, and many more Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results from the Sinclair Institute, but lately theyve been putting out pretty dang good educational DVDs. Im hoping for another good one here. Initial Reaction: I tried to figure out which one of the Sinclair DVDs was the worst when this one jumped out of the box waving its arm over its head screaming PICK ME! PICK ME!. [read the full review]
review from 7/18/2001:
Running Time: 60 min. Production Date: 1994 Director: none given (with good reason) Cast: Dr. Marty Klein, Dr. Judy Siefer, Dr. Max Fitz-Gerald, Dr. Jessie Potter, and many more people who youll never want to see again after this feature. There are also some great porn stars such as Ashlyn Gere, Zara Whites, Jennifer Stewart, Tori Welles, and many more Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results from the Sinclair Institute, but lately theyve been putting out pretty dang good educational DVDs. Im hoping for another good one here. Initial Reaction: I tried to figure out which one of the Sinclair DVDs was the worst when this one jumped out of the box waving its arm over its head screaming PICK ME! PICK ME!. [read the full review]
Better Oral Sex Techniques review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 59 min. (cover states approx. 60 minutes which is close enough) Production Date: June 1997 Director: Joey Adams Cast: Dr. Marty Klein, Diana Wiley, and many real couples Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results from The better Sex Video Series DVDs that were released earlier, but they were showing quite a bit of improvement which gives me some hope. Initial Reaction: Its a very well done feature on oral sex. Who Should Watch It : Anybody whos interested in improving their oral sex skills. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who thinks they know it all when it comes to oral sex. Audio /Video Quality: Both the audio and video are very good. The audio is very clear and well balanced. Theres a little grain to the video, but its not too noticeable. Music: The music is soft and romantic, which should work very well to comfort those who arent quite comfortable with watching an video of this nature. [read the full review]
review from 7/15/2001:
Running Time: 59 min. (cover states approx. 60 minutes which is close enough) Production Date: June 1997 Director: Joey Adams Cast: Dr. Marty Klein, Diana Wiley, and many real couples Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results from The better Sex Video Series DVDs that were released earlier, but they were showing quite a bit of improvement which gives me some hope. Initial Reaction: Its a very well done feature on oral sex. Who Should Watch It : Anybody whos interested in improving their oral sex skills. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who thinks they know it all when it comes to oral sex. Audio /Video Quality: Both the audio and video are very good. The audio is very clear and well balanced. Theres a little grain to the video, but its not too noticeable. Music: The music is soft and romantic, which should work very well to comfort those who arent quite comfortable with watching an video of this nature. [read the full review]
Big O: An Erotic Guide to Better Orgasms, The review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 58 min. Production Date: October 1996 Director: none given Cast: Dr. Marty Klein and several real couples Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed reactions to The Sinclair Institutes DVDs, but lately theyve been pretty good which gives me some hope. Initial Reaction: Its not bad, but there isnt really anything new if youve seen Sinclairs other DVDs. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking to improve their sex life, especially if you or your partner has trouble having orgasms. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who Audio /Video Quality: The audio quality is very good. Its clear and very well balanced. The video has a little grain and is a little fuzzy in a couple times, but it still looks pretty good and Im sure its better than the original VHS. Music: The music rests very nicely in the background. It sometimes comes up a little, but its very romantic and helps to keep the feature more relaxed and romantic. [read the full review]
review from 7/18/2001:
Running Time: 58 min. Production Date: October 1996 Director: none given Cast: Dr. Marty Klein and several real couples Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed reactions to The Sinclair Institutes DVDs, but lately theyve been pretty good which gives me some hope. Initial Reaction: Its not bad, but there isnt really anything new if youve seen Sinclairs other DVDs. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking to improve their sex life, especially if you or your partner has trouble having orgasms. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who Audio /Video Quality: The audio quality is very good. Its clear and very well balanced. The video has a little grain and is a little fuzzy in a couple times, but it still looks pretty good and Im sure its better than the original VHS. Music: The music rests very nicely in the background. It sometimes comes up a little, but its very romantic and helps to keep the feature more relaxed and romantic. [read the full review]
Unlocking the Secrets of the G-Spot review summaries:
Endorphin's
Pros: Educational Cons: not what porn fans would really consider porn, not educational enough to offset bad qualities, some unattractive couples, boring, watching a guy jack off, no time track Overall: Ever wanna fuck your first grade teacher? Me neither. The one thing that truly sticks out to me is that their are quite a few women here that could have been a grade school teacher, one of the older ones that you are afraid of. This is the kind of porn that I don't want to see. It didn't even feel much like porn to me, and that is somewhat forgivable when it is educational porn. However, I did not find it to be all that educational. Sure, it did make an attempt to inform, but I did not feel anymore informed than I would have been if I read a book. At least a book would have provided less visual displeasure. I know the intent was not to entertain, but education can be more entertaining. It does not have to be so boring. The specialists were too clinical and the sex scenes could wear out your fast forward button. [read the full review]
review from 5/14/2002:
Pros: Educational Cons: not what porn fans would really consider porn, not educational enough to offset bad qualities, some unattractive couples, boring, watching a guy jack off, no time track Overall: Ever wanna fuck your first grade teacher? Me neither. The one thing that truly sticks out to me is that their are quite a few women here that could have been a grade school teacher, one of the older ones that you are afraid of. This is the kind of porn that I don't want to see. It didn't even feel much like porn to me, and that is somewhat forgivable when it is educational porn. However, I did not find it to be all that educational. Sure, it did make an attempt to inform, but I did not feel anymore informed than I would have been if I read a book. At least a book would have provided less visual displeasure. I know the intent was not to entertain, but education can be more entertaining. It does not have to be so boring. The specialists were too clinical and the sex scenes could wear out your fast forward button. [read the full review]
AlexGogol's
Title: The Guide to G-Spots and Multiples: The Ultimate O Studio: Sinclair Intimacy Institute Year of Production: 1999 Running Time: about 60 minutes + 30-minute extra film Review: This program is hosted by several professionals in the field of sexual life. They provide their opinions about stimulation of genitals, teach the audience how to do it correctly without a partner and with a partner, and then give some advice on how to find g-spots. The video and audio quality of this DVD is above average, lighting is quite all right, unlike in some other educational films by Sinclair, where most of the scenes are dark and the bodies of the people are too bright. The theoretical ideas are illustrated by real-world couples. By the way, its not only the professionals that have their say some 'ordinary' people on the streets share their opinions with us as well. Remember, its not a f..k flick, its an educational program designed to make your sexual life richer and more exciting. [read the full review]
review from 7/24/2001:
Title: The Guide to G-Spots and Multiples: The Ultimate O Studio: Sinclair Intimacy Institute Year of Production: 1999 Running Time: about 60 minutes + 30-minute extra film Review: This program is hosted by several professionals in the field of sexual life. They provide their opinions about stimulation of genitals, teach the audience how to do it correctly without a partner and with a partner, and then give some advice on how to find g-spots. The video and audio quality of this DVD is above average, lighting is quite all right, unlike in some other educational films by Sinclair, where most of the scenes are dark and the bodies of the people are too bright. The theoretical ideas are illustrated by real-world couples. By the way, its not only the professionals that have their say some 'ordinary' people on the streets share their opinions with us as well. Remember, its not a f..k flick, its an educational program designed to make your sexual life richer and more exciting. [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 60 min. Production Date: Feb. 1999 Cast: Marty Klein, Ph.D., Beverly Whipple Ph.D., Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D., Linda Banner Ph.D., and many other real looking people. Initial Expectations: Although the early Sincalir Intimacy Institute DVDs I watched left much to be desired (pun intended), the recent 10 Secrets to Great Sex was quite impressive, which gives me fairly high hopes for this DVD as well. Initial Reaction: Its a lot more clinical than 10 Secrets to Great Sex was, but theres a lot of information thats handled quite well. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking to improve their and their partners sex life. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody not interested in better sex or who has found their partners G-spot and can already have multiple orgasms. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very clear with almost all of the information coming across very clearly. [read the full review]
review from 5/13/2001:
Running Time: 60 min. Production Date: Feb. 1999 Cast: Marty Klein, Ph.D., Beverly Whipple Ph.D., Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D., Linda Banner Ph.D., and many other real looking people. Initial Expectations: Although the early Sincalir Intimacy Institute DVDs I watched left much to be desired (pun intended), the recent 10 Secrets to Great Sex was quite impressive, which gives me fairly high hopes for this DVD as well. Initial Reaction: Its a lot more clinical than 10 Secrets to Great Sex was, but theres a lot of information thats handled quite well. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking to improve their and their partners sex life. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody not interested in better sex or who has found their partners G-spot and can already have multiple orgasms. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very clear with almost all of the information coming across very clearly. [read the full review]
10 Secrets To Great Sex review summaries:
AlexGogol's
Title: 10 Secrets to Great Sex Studio: Sinclair Intimacy Institute Year of Production: 2000 Running Time: 60 minutes + 30-minute extra film Review: Its a new volume of Sinclair Institute series, and I can assure you that its much better than what Sinclair has been producing all these years. Their videos were not as professional they were mostly content driven, which is similar to reading a book, so my impression usually was, why bother watching something like that in the first place if you can take a book and read it? This particular volume deals with recommendations to improve your sex life. There is not much new in what they discuss, but its still an interesting collection of suggestions and practical advice. There is a lot of explicit sex there as well its a sign that Sinclair Institute produces more open videos without fear of being banished from the scientific world. [read the full review]
review from 7/24/2001:
Title: 10 Secrets to Great Sex Studio: Sinclair Intimacy Institute Year of Production: 2000 Running Time: 60 minutes + 30-minute extra film Review: Its a new volume of Sinclair Institute series, and I can assure you that its much better than what Sinclair has been producing all these years. Their videos were not as professional they were mostly content driven, which is similar to reading a book, so my impression usually was, why bother watching something like that in the first place if you can take a book and read it? This particular volume deals with recommendations to improve your sex life. There is not much new in what they discuss, but its still an interesting collection of suggestions and practical advice. There is a lot of explicit sex there as well its a sign that Sinclair Institute produces more open videos without fear of being banished from the scientific world. [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 60 min. Production Date: Jan. 2000 Initial Expectations: What Ive seen from the Sinclair Institute in the past was okay, but so dry that I could have thrown my DVD player into my aquarium without any results. Im hoping for something a little easier to view but not sure Im going to get it. Initial Reaction: Its the best Ive seen from the Sinclair Institute. It does a great job of mixing the information with good sexual examples. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking for ways to spice up their sex life. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody whos not interested in better sex. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very well balanced. You can hear the narration very clearly, although there arent really any sexual sounds. Th video has a little grain and looks about like normal VHS quality. Music: The music is well balanced and cheesy. Its the fun kind of cheesy though, which helps out the feature. [read the full review]
review from 5/9/2001:
Running Time: 60 min. Production Date: Jan. 2000 Initial Expectations: What Ive seen from the Sinclair Institute in the past was okay, but so dry that I could have thrown my DVD player into my aquarium without any results. Im hoping for something a little easier to view but not sure Im going to get it. Initial Reaction: Its the best Ive seen from the Sinclair Institute. It does a great job of mixing the information with good sexual examples. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking for ways to spice up their sex life. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody whos not interested in better sex. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very well balanced. You can hear the narration very clearly, although there arent really any sexual sounds. Th video has a little grain and looks about like normal VHS quality. Music: The music is well balanced and cheesy. Its the fun kind of cheesy though, which helps out the feature. [read the full review]
(4.3 stars avg from 2 reviews)
Starring: Derek C. Polonsky, Marian E. Dunn
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Francesco Marini
Release date: 5/9/2001
Sexual Positions For Lovers review summaries:
AlexGogol's
Title: Sexual Positions for Lovers: Beyond the Missionary Position Studio: Sinclair Intimacy Institute Year of Production: 1993 Running Time: about 50 minutes + 30-minute extra film This program is hosted by Dr. Derek Polonsky (Harvard Medical School), Dr. Marian Dunn (Downstate Medical School), who did a good job providing some general information without going into too much detail which can be good for some viewers, but not enough for others. There is not much new that they are covering teaching you all the positions from Kama Sutra was not their primary goal, so they licked the top of the iceberg. The program was shot to be presented on videotape, which explains why the video quality of this DVD is so low. The picture is very grainy, bodies of the people showing the positions are glowing as if they were shining angels who just descended from the sky. [read the full review]
review from 7/24/2001:
Title: Sexual Positions for Lovers: Beyond the Missionary Position Studio: Sinclair Intimacy Institute Year of Production: 1993 Running Time: about 50 minutes + 30-minute extra film This program is hosted by Dr. Derek Polonsky (Harvard Medical School), Dr. Marian Dunn (Downstate Medical School), who did a good job providing some general information without going into too much detail which can be good for some viewers, but not enough for others. There is not much new that they are covering teaching you all the positions from Kama Sutra was not their primary goal, so they licked the top of the iceberg. The program was shot to be presented on videotape, which explains why the video quality of this DVD is so low. The picture is very grainy, bodies of the people showing the positions are glowing as if they were shining angels who just descended from the sky. [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 51 min. Production Date: 1993 (cover) Sept. 4 1994 (feature) Director: Francesco Marini Cast: Derek C. Polonsky, M. D., Marian E. Dunn, Ph. D., and many realistic looking people Initial Expectations: The last run of Sinclair Institute DVDs has been pretty good which gives me some hope. Initial Reaction: There arent any magical new positions, but it does a great job of demonstrating how common positions can be changed into new positions for different effects. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking to spice things up with new positions or who has or is interested in Creative Positions For Lovers . Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who thinks one position is enough. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very clear and well balanced. The video is good but obviously aged. Its a little better than VHS but not a lot. Music: The music is nicely balanced, romantic, and non-threatening. Menus: As usual, the menus are very basic. [read the full review]
review from 5/16/2001:
Running Time: 51 min. Production Date: 1993 (cover) Sept. 4 1994 (feature) Director: Francesco Marini Cast: Derek C. Polonsky, M. D., Marian E. Dunn, Ph. D., and many realistic looking people Initial Expectations: The last run of Sinclair Institute DVDs has been pretty good which gives me some hope. Initial Reaction: There arent any magical new positions, but it does a great job of demonstrating how common positions can be changed into new positions for different effects. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking to spice things up with new positions or who has or is interested in Creative Positions For Lovers . Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who thinks one position is enough. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very clear and well balanced. The video is good but obviously aged. Its a little better than VHS but not a lot. Music: The music is nicely balanced, romantic, and non-threatening. Menus: As usual, the menus are very basic. [read the full review]
(3.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Shanna McCullough, Mary Jane, Dina Jewel, Jordan McKnight, Taylor Hayes, Montana Gunn, Tina Cheri, Taren Steele, Bonita Saint, Allysin Embers, Ava Vincent, Alisha Klass, Samantha Stylle, Lori Rivers, Sadie Grace
Studio: Seymore Butts
Directed by: Seymore Butts
Release date: 3/27/2001
Seymore Butts' Female Ejaculation: A Complete Guide review summaries:
dumblonde's
Running length: 1 hr. 23 min. D.O.P. 10/98 *Note - I'm not sure, but I think this movie is the same as Seymore's Complete Guide to Female Ejaculation, because it has exactly the same people in it. Videographer: Seymore Butts Writer/Director: Seymore Butts Female cast: Alisha Klass, Tina Cherry, Montana Gunn, Jordan McKnight,Taren Steele (cameos: Taylor Hayes, Bonita Saint, Allison Embers, Lori Rivers, Jewel Valmont, Shanna McCullough, Samantha Stylle) Male cast: Seymore Butts, Herschel Savage, & a couple of penises I didn't recognize. Audio/Video: Scenes had different tints to them, but unless you want to count the times the camera lens got drenched, everything could be seen and heard all too clearly. Extras: This is a flipper disk, with the extras on side 2. 5 trailers, 2 bios only, an ad for his Tushy Magazine, and quite a lot of extra footage, including a whole new scene of Taren Steele doing some young foreign stud - I never did figure out who this is, though everyone else seems to know him. [read the full review]
review from 8/29/2001:
Running length: 1 hr. 23 min. D.O.P. 10/98 *Note - I'm not sure, but I think this movie is the same as Seymore's Complete Guide to Female Ejaculation, because it has exactly the same people in it. Videographer: Seymore Butts Writer/Director: Seymore Butts Female cast: Alisha Klass, Tina Cherry, Montana Gunn, Jordan McKnight,Taren Steele (cameos: Taylor Hayes, Bonita Saint, Allison Embers, Lori Rivers, Jewel Valmont, Shanna McCullough, Samantha Stylle) Male cast: Seymore Butts, Herschel Savage, & a couple of penises I didn't recognize. Audio/Video: Scenes had different tints to them, but unless you want to count the times the camera lens got drenched, everything could be seen and heard all too clearly. Extras: This is a flipper disk, with the extras on side 2. 5 trailers, 2 bios only, an ad for his Tushy Magazine, and quite a lot of extra footage, including a whole new scene of Taren Steele doing some young foreign stud - I never did figure out who this is, though everyone else seems to know him. [read the full review]
Fetish: FAQ: Chapter 2 review summaries:
YogaDame's
Fetish FAQ 2 (Nipple Play) Cast: Ilsa Strix, Ernest Greene, Chloe, Deva Station, Alex Foxe, Jack, and one other guy who's either Ryan Moore or David (the credits are messed up). Directors: Ernest Greene and Ilsa Strix Production dates: 2/26/00 (box), 6/5/00 (opening statement), 3/1/01 (release date) Length: 68 min. Extras: Trailers for four movies, and a slide show with 14 pictures. Audiovisual quality: Throughout the scenes, the camera lens is carefully focused and aimed at the subject of interest. Important details such as clamp placement are always easy to see. The lighting is just rightneither too much nor too little. The locations (a bedroom, living room, and dungeon playroom) are pleasantly quiet, so there's no difficulty hearing or understanding the dialog. Ernest and Ilsa's discussion segments appear to have been taped at a different timethe technical quality is lower, but still adequate. Ratings note: Fetish FAQ is an instructional series which contains very little conventional sex, so the standard ratings for "Sex" and "Plot" don't quite fit. [read the full review]
review from 3/2/2006:
Fetish FAQ 2 (Nipple Play) Cast: Ilsa Strix, Ernest Greene, Chloe, Deva Station, Alex Foxe, Jack, and one other guy who's either Ryan Moore or David (the credits are messed up). Directors: Ernest Greene and Ilsa Strix Production dates: 2/26/00 (box), 6/5/00 (opening statement), 3/1/01 (release date) Length: 68 min. Extras: Trailers for four movies, and a slide show with 14 pictures. Audiovisual quality: Throughout the scenes, the camera lens is carefully focused and aimed at the subject of interest. Important details such as clamp placement are always easy to see. The lighting is just rightneither too much nor too little. The locations (a bedroom, living room, and dungeon playroom) are pleasantly quiet, so there's no difficulty hearing or understanding the dialog. Ernest and Ilsa's discussion segments appear to have been taped at a different timethe technical quality is lower, but still adequate. Ratings note: Fetish FAQ is an instructional series which contains very little conventional sex, so the standard ratings for "Sex" and "Plot" don't quite fit. [read the full review]
(2.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Alex Sanders, Nina Hartley, David, Angella Faith, Moose
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Nina Hartley
Release date: 1/24/2001
Nina Hartley's Guide to Private Dancing review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 79 min. (Cover states 75 min.) Production Date: 1 / 1997 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Missy, Ty Law, Mickey G., Aiko, and Dave (Alex Sanders, Angela Faith, Moose, and David are listed on the cover) Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck with Ninas educational features, so Im keeping an open mind. Initial Reaction: Its a pretty good educational feature with a diverse enough cast to make almost everybody feel comfortable. Who Should Watch It : Anybody interested in dancing for their lover but not sure where to start and guys who have trouble moving past rowing the boat and stirring the pot, the official white man dance moves. Who Should Avoid It: Professional strippers Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very well balanced and clear. You can hear both Ninas teachings as well as the sexual sounds very clearly. The video is a little grainy and soft, but I didnt think it was bad enough to interfere with the overall feature. [read the full review]
review from 6/10/2001:
Running Time: 79 min. (Cover states 75 min.) Production Date: 1 / 1997 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Missy, Ty Law, Mickey G., Aiko, and Dave (Alex Sanders, Angela Faith, Moose, and David are listed on the cover) Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck with Ninas educational features, so Im keeping an open mind. Initial Reaction: Its a pretty good educational feature with a diverse enough cast to make almost everybody feel comfortable. Who Should Watch It : Anybody interested in dancing for their lover but not sure where to start and guys who have trouble moving past rowing the boat and stirring the pot, the official white man dance moves. Who Should Avoid It: Professional strippers Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very well balanced and clear. You can hear both Ninas teachings as well as the sexual sounds very clearly. The video is a little grainy and soft, but I didnt think it was bad enough to interfere with the overall feature. [read the full review]
(3.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Christi Lake, Ariana, Luc Wylder, Sahara Sands, Anna Malle, Nina Hartley, Dallas (ambiguous), Hank Armstrong, Shannon Rush, Bob Magnum
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Nina Hartley
Release date: 1/24/2001
Nina Hartley's Guide to Swinging review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 72 min. Production Date: 11 / 20 / 1995 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Anna Malle, Hank Armstrong, Cristy Lake, Sahara Sands, Dic Tracy, Ariana, Luc Wilder, Shannon Rush, Magnum, Dallas, and Duane Initial Expectations: Nina has a lot of sexual knowledge, so Ive got some hopes for this volume even though its not something Im really interested in. Initial Reaction: Its a decent introduction to how to tackle some of the aspects to starting swinging. Who Should Watch It : Anybody whos considering swinging. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who thinks monogamy is the only lifestyle. Audio /Video Quality: The audio and video appear to be about the same quality they would have originally been on VHS. The audio is pretty good but has some wind noise and unevenness. It has a slightly muddy sound in parts and the dialogue can be kind of hard to understand at the party. The video has a slight graininess but it doesnt interfere with the feature. [read the full review]
review from 4/10/2001:
Running Time: 72 min. Production Date: 11 / 20 / 1995 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Anna Malle, Hank Armstrong, Cristy Lake, Sahara Sands, Dic Tracy, Ariana, Luc Wilder, Shannon Rush, Magnum, Dallas, and Duane Initial Expectations: Nina has a lot of sexual knowledge, so Ive got some hopes for this volume even though its not something Im really interested in. Initial Reaction: Its a decent introduction to how to tackle some of the aspects to starting swinging. Who Should Watch It : Anybody whos considering swinging. Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who thinks monogamy is the only lifestyle. Audio /Video Quality: The audio and video appear to be about the same quality they would have originally been on VHS. The audio is pretty good but has some wind noise and unevenness. It has a slightly muddy sound in parts and the dialogue can be kind of hard to understand at the party. The video has a slight graininess but it doesnt interfere with the feature. [read the full review]
(3.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Alex Sanders, Nina Hartley, David, Angella Faith, Moose
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Nina Hartley
Release date: 1/24/2001
Nina Hartley's Guide to Oral Sex review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 115 min. total (52 cunnilingus and 63 fellatio) Production Date: 1994 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Angela Faith, Alex Sanders, David, and Moose Initial Expectations: Ninas series of educational features, although informative, have been kind of hit or miss for me so far. Im not quite sure what to expect. Initial Reaction: Its pretty basic, but probably a good resource for those without a clue Who Should Watch It : Anybody who feels clueless about performing oral sex Who Should Avoid It: Anybody whos been with a partner with excellent communication about oral sex Audio /Video Quality: For the age of the feature, it looks and sounds great. The sound is normally very clear and well balanced, although its a little quiet. Although Nina isnt always the focus of the camera, she can always be heard clearly as she narrates. There are a few moments in the fellatio feature where theres a little noise that sounds like somebody bumped the mic and a bit thats a little hollow. [read the full review]
review from 9/24/2001:
Running Time: 115 min. total (52 cunnilingus and 63 fellatio) Production Date: 1994 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Angela Faith, Alex Sanders, David, and Moose Initial Expectations: Ninas series of educational features, although informative, have been kind of hit or miss for me so far. Im not quite sure what to expect. Initial Reaction: Its pretty basic, but probably a good resource for those without a clue Who Should Watch It : Anybody who feels clueless about performing oral sex Who Should Avoid It: Anybody whos been with a partner with excellent communication about oral sex Audio /Video Quality: For the age of the feature, it looks and sounds great. The sound is normally very clear and well balanced, although its a little quiet. Although Nina isnt always the focus of the camera, she can always be heard clearly as she narrates. There are a few moments in the fellatio feature where theres a little noise that sounds like somebody bumped the mic and a bit thats a little hollow. [read the full review]
(3.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Marty Klein, Linda Banner, Bernie Zilbergeld
Studio: Sinclair
Directed by: Mark Schoen
Release date: 12/18/2000
Creative Positions for Lovers review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: approx. 60 min. Production Date: Feb. 1999 Cast: Experts Linda Banner, Marty Klein, and Bernie Zilbergeld Initial Expectations: Im hoping for a little more advanced feature. Theres not a lot that can be done for extras, so Im not expecting much there. Initial Reaction: Its extremely basic and even more dry. Audio /Video Quality: The video has just enough grain to be noticed. The audio is very clear. Music: Much of the video has very soft, extremely relaxing music in the background. Disc Problems: Theres no time code, which I think is a must on any DVD. Review: WARNING: The following product may cause drowsiness. Do not consume alcoholic beverages while watching this product (trust me). Do not attempt to operate heavy equipment while, or after, watching this product. This is the minor part. Here comes the dangerous part. WARNING: Watching the product may make you think of your parents having sex. Okay, hopefully I havent lost too many people there. [read the full review]
review from 2/4/2001:
Running Time: approx. 60 min. Production Date: Feb. 1999 Cast: Experts Linda Banner, Marty Klein, and Bernie Zilbergeld Initial Expectations: Im hoping for a little more advanced feature. Theres not a lot that can be done for extras, so Im not expecting much there. Initial Reaction: Its extremely basic and even more dry. Audio /Video Quality: The video has just enough grain to be noticed. The audio is very clear. Music: Much of the video has very soft, extremely relaxing music in the background. Disc Problems: Theres no time code, which I think is a must on any DVD. Review: WARNING: The following product may cause drowsiness. Do not consume alcoholic beverages while watching this product (trust me). Do not attempt to operate heavy equipment while, or after, watching this product. This is the minor part. Here comes the dangerous part. WARNING: Watching the product may make you think of your parents having sex. Okay, hopefully I havent lost too many people there. [read the full review]
(2.0 stars avg from 2 reviews)
Starring: Missy, Nina Hartley, Mickey G., Midori
Studio: Adam & Eve
Release date: 12/12/2000
Nina Hartley's Guide To Foreplay review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 78 min. Production Date: Jan. 1997 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Missy, Midori, Mickey G., and Michael Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results out of this series, so Im keeping an open mind. Initial Reaction: Its very basic, but pretty well done. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is a bit on the soft side, but normally is easy to understand. The video leaves more than a bit to be desired. Its normally very grainy, although it is also normally fairly well lit. Music: None during the educational portion, but theres some nice slow and sexy jazz during the fantasy section thats a bit on the loud side. Menus: The main menu is simple and without any animation. The chapter menu is a bit better, and lets you choose a scene based on a small clip of the scene and a title for it. The Feature: Nina Hartley has been one of the standards of the adult film industry for almost twenty years, becoming one of the most recognizable female adult film stars out there. [read the full review]
review from 7/25/2002:
Running Time: 78 min. Production Date: Jan. 1997 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Missy, Midori, Mickey G., and Michael Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results out of this series, so Im keeping an open mind. Initial Reaction: Its very basic, but pretty well done. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is a bit on the soft side, but normally is easy to understand. The video leaves more than a bit to be desired. Its normally very grainy, although it is also normally fairly well lit. Music: None during the educational portion, but theres some nice slow and sexy jazz during the fantasy section thats a bit on the loud side. Menus: The main menu is simple and without any animation. The chapter menu is a bit better, and lets you choose a scene based on a small clip of the scene and a title for it. The Feature: Nina Hartley has been one of the standards of the adult film industry for almost twenty years, becoming one of the most recognizable female adult film stars out there. [read the full review]
Trunks'
Running Time: 78 Minutes. Director: Nina Hartley. Cast: Nina Hartley, Missy, Midori, Mickey G., and one other guy. Extras: Bio of Nina Hartley. Lettering was too small. Video/Audio Quality: Picture had a grainy look but it was only slight. Picture overall was okay. Audio was descent for the most part too. Themes: Touching/masturbation, oral, and toys. Review: Nina starts off with Midori and her guy friend (husband?) explaining the intricacies of touching and learning about one's partner. She takes us through the process of sexual awakening and arousal. She points out tips for guys and also emphasizes listening to one's partner. At the end of this segment, Nina helps Midori climax to one hell of an orgasm. Midori shook like a person having a seizure almost. It was something to see. After this Nina whacks off Mickey G. with Missy nearby. There really wasn't much else to the scene. Defintely not as much instructional matter to this scene as there was in the Midori scene. [read the full review]
review from 7/18/2001:
Running Time: 78 Minutes. Director: Nina Hartley. Cast: Nina Hartley, Missy, Midori, Mickey G., and one other guy. Extras: Bio of Nina Hartley. Lettering was too small. Video/Audio Quality: Picture had a grainy look but it was only slight. Picture overall was okay. Audio was descent for the most part too. Themes: Touching/masturbation, oral, and toys. Review: Nina starts off with Midori and her guy friend (husband?) explaining the intricacies of touching and learning about one's partner. She takes us through the process of sexual awakening and arousal. She points out tips for guys and also emphasizes listening to one's partner. At the end of this segment, Nina helps Midori climax to one hell of an orgasm. Midori shook like a person having a seizure almost. It was something to see. After this Nina whacks off Mickey G. with Missy nearby. There really wasn't much else to the scene. Defintely not as much instructional matter to this scene as there was in the Midori scene. [read the full review]
Better Sex Video Series 3: Making Sex Fun review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 90 min. Production Date: 1991 Director: American Video Productions Cast: Dr. Roger Libby, Ph. D. and Dr. Judy Seifer, Ph.D. host while others give demonstrations. The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck out of the Sinclair Intimacy Institute. Im not quite sure what to expect here. Initial Reaction: It has a few ideas, but is fairly hit or miss and way too concerned with not offending anybody. Who Should Watch It : People who are wanting to spice things up but are completely lost as to where to start Who Should Avoid It: Anybody looking for sex ideas by people who arent completely afraid of offending anybody The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are a little weak, and very similar to what Id expect the VHS release to look and sound like. The audio is pretty clear, but nothing too outstanding and it does have a few minor background noises. The video is much the same. Its nicely lit, but it has some very minor grain. [read the full review]
review from 2/6/2005:
The Little Details Running Time: 90 min. Production Date: 1991 Director: American Video Productions Cast: Dr. Roger Libby, Ph. D. and Dr. Judy Seifer, Ph.D. host while others give demonstrations. The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed luck out of the Sinclair Intimacy Institute. Im not quite sure what to expect here. Initial Reaction: It has a few ideas, but is fairly hit or miss and way too concerned with not offending anybody. Who Should Watch It : People who are wanting to spice things up but are completely lost as to where to start Who Should Avoid It: Anybody looking for sex ideas by people who arent completely afraid of offending anybody The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are a little weak, and very similar to what Id expect the VHS release to look and sound like. The audio is pretty clear, but nothing too outstanding and it does have a few minor background noises. The video is much the same. Its nicely lit, but it has some very minor grain. [read the full review]
Saki's
Better Sex Series Volume 3: Making Sex Fun With Games & Toys (1992) Studio Ultimate Genre Educational Director (Director not credited) Starring (Cast not credited) Running Time 1:28 DVD Format Single Sided, Single Layer Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 (full frame) Special Features English and Spanish language tracks, English closed captions, and sexual health information Typical Watchers Couples with little sexual experience looking for "educational porn" to broaden their horizons Typical Haters Anyone looking for porn or quality sex education Replay Value Low Themes Toys, female masturbation, male anal penetration, underwater sex, oral sex, office sex, and sex outdoors If You Liked This DVD, You Should Enjoy Other Better Sex Series videos The Better Sex line of videos has sold millions of copies, thanks to the endless number of mail order ads in the back of magazines. Way back when, I even ordered these tapes from such an ad. The producer is the Sinclair Intimacy Institute, although it's called "The Townsend Institute" in the video. Personally, I [read the full review]
review from 2/8/2003:
Better Sex Series Volume 3: Making Sex Fun With Games & Toys (1992) Studio Ultimate Genre Educational Director (Director not credited) Starring (Cast not credited) Running Time 1:28 DVD Format Single Sided, Single Layer Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 (full frame) Special Features English and Spanish language tracks, English closed captions, and sexual health information Typical Watchers Couples with little sexual experience looking for "educational porn" to broaden their horizons Typical Haters Anyone looking for porn or quality sex education Replay Value Low Themes Toys, female masturbation, male anal penetration, underwater sex, oral sex, office sex, and sex outdoors If You Liked This DVD, You Should Enjoy Other Better Sex Series videos The Better Sex line of videos has sold millions of copies, thanks to the endless number of mail order ads in the back of magazines. Way back when, I even ordered these tapes from such an ad. The producer is the Sinclair Intimacy Institute, although it's called "The Townsend Institute" in the video. Personally, I [read the full review]
(3.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Jon Dough, Deidre Holland
Studio: Ultimate
Release date: 12/4/2000
Better Sex Video Series 1: Better Sexual Techniques review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: approx. 90 min. Production Date: 1991 Cast: Diedre Holland, Jon Dough, and a whole bunch of normal people. Initial Expectations: This series has been around for quite a while, so if its making it onto DVD there must be something pretty good about it. Since its the first volume, Im expecting this to be very basic. Initial Reaction: Its very basic, but other than being a little dry, its very well done. Audio /Video Quality: The picture is slightly grainy, but its to be expected with the age of the feature. The audio is very well done and normally very well balanced. Music: Although I didnt expect any, theres very light instrumental music (think John Tesh or Kenny G) throughout almost the entire feature. Disc Problems: NO TIME CODE! With how little effort Ive heard it is to do this, I can see no reason why any DVD should be without one. [read the full review]
review from 12/28/2000:
Running Time: approx. 90 min. Production Date: 1991 Cast: Diedre Holland, Jon Dough, and a whole bunch of normal people. Initial Expectations: This series has been around for quite a while, so if its making it onto DVD there must be something pretty good about it. Since its the first volume, Im expecting this to be very basic. Initial Reaction: Its very basic, but other than being a little dry, its very well done. Audio /Video Quality: The picture is slightly grainy, but its to be expected with the age of the feature. The audio is very well done and normally very well balanced. Music: Although I didnt expect any, theres very light instrumental music (think John Tesh or Kenny G) throughout almost the entire feature. Disc Problems: NO TIME CODE! With how little effort Ive heard it is to do this, I can see no reason why any DVD should be without one. [read the full review]
Better Sex Video Series 2: Advanced Sexual Techniques (Ultimate) review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 89 min. Production Date: 1991 Director: American Video Productions Cast: Dr. Judith Seifer, Dr. Michael Kollar, Diedre Holland, Jon Dough, and plenty of other people The Short Story Initial Expectations: Its been a long time since Ive watched one of Sinclairs DVDs, but I remember them being extremely basic. Im not expecting a lot here, but every now and then Sinclair does surprise me. Initial Reaction: Its okay, but a little too basic to be called advanced sexual techniques. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who feels clueless about sex Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who has put so many notches in their bedpost that its starting to look like a toothpick The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are a little weak, and very similar to what Id expect the VHS release to look and sound like. The audio is pretty clear, but nothing too outstanding. The video is much the same. [read the full review]
review from 2/2/2005:
The Little Details Running Time: 89 min. Production Date: 1991 Director: American Video Productions Cast: Dr. Judith Seifer, Dr. Michael Kollar, Diedre Holland, Jon Dough, and plenty of other people The Short Story Initial Expectations: Its been a long time since Ive watched one of Sinclairs DVDs, but I remember them being extremely basic. Im not expecting a lot here, but every now and then Sinclair does surprise me. Initial Reaction: Its okay, but a little too basic to be called advanced sexual techniques. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who feels clueless about sex Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who has put so many notches in their bedpost that its starting to look like a toothpick The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are a little weak, and very similar to what Id expect the VHS release to look and sound like. The audio is pretty clear, but nothing too outstanding. The video is much the same. [read the full review]
(3.0 stars avg from 4 reviews)
Starring: John Decker, Anna Malle, Nina Hartley, Hank Armstrong
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Nina Hartley
Release date: 8/7/2000
Previews: Previews
Nina Hartley's Guide to Anal Sex review summaries:
All reviews of Nina Hartley's Guide to Anal Sex
evgriff's
If you want to learn how to perform anal sex, then who better to show you than one of the all time queens in Nina Hartley!? Along with partner in crime Anna Malle (who is now deceased), she shows the anatomy of that area and how to get it ready for sex. Also starring in this was John Decker and Anna's husband Hank Armstrong. [read the full review]
review from 5/16/2009:
If you want to learn how to perform anal sex, then who better to show you than one of the all time queens in Nina Hartley!? Along with partner in crime Anna Malle (who is now deceased), she shows the anatomy of that area and how to get it ready for sex. Also starring in this was John Decker and Anna's husband Hank Armstrong. [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 77 min. (cover states 60 min.) Production Date: 11 / 20 / 1995 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Anna Malle, Hank Armstrong, and John Decker Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results from this series, so Im keeping an open mind. Initial Reaction: Its okay for a start, but doesnt go into too much detail. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking for a few basic tips for getting started with anal play Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who wants an in depth look at anal play Audio /Video Quality: As usual with this series, the technical aspects are lacking a bit. The audio is often clear, but the balance isnt always even. The video looks like it hasnt been touched since the original video transfer. Theres quite a bit of grain and the video is often a bit fuzzy. Music: The music is the standard porn style. It starts off very soft and unobtrusive, but moves on to become loud and annoying while adding a little mood to the sex. Menus: The menus are pretty basic. [read the full review]
review from 7/26/2002:
Running Time: 77 min. (cover states 60 min.) Production Date: 11 / 20 / 1995 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Anna Malle, Hank Armstrong, and John Decker Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results from this series, so Im keeping an open mind. Initial Reaction: Its okay for a start, but doesnt go into too much detail. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking for a few basic tips for getting started with anal play Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who wants an in depth look at anal play Audio /Video Quality: As usual with this series, the technical aspects are lacking a bit. The audio is often clear, but the balance isnt always even. The video looks like it hasnt been touched since the original video transfer. Theres quite a bit of grain and the video is often a bit fuzzy. Music: The music is the standard porn style. It starts off very soft and unobtrusive, but moves on to become loud and annoying while adding a little mood to the sex. Menus: The menus are pretty basic. [read the full review]
Endorphin's
Pros: Educational porn, Anna Malle's legs Cons: poor sound takes away from the educational factor, only two chicks, bad choice of shots Juvenile remark: She said "rectum"! I admire educational porn and try to stay open to the fact that it it will not meet the intensity and variety of other porn. But, I found myself rather dissappointed with this one. The DVD starts out being educational but that does not consume enough time to make it worth while. So, mini-orgy footage is shown to make it more worth your while. Educational part: The educational part is pieced together. There is a scene where Nina Hartley fingers Anna Malle's ass and of course let us know what we need to know about penetrating asses--"The anus never lies". The audio is not well balanced. If you set the volume so that you can hear what is being said you will wake the neighbors once Anna starts to moan. Although, it was nice seeing Anna wiggle around on fingers. Another scene is just with Nina and some diagrams outside. [read the full review]
review from 11/29/2000:
Pros: Educational porn, Anna Malle's legs Cons: poor sound takes away from the educational factor, only two chicks, bad choice of shots Juvenile remark: She said "rectum"! I admire educational porn and try to stay open to the fact that it it will not meet the intensity and variety of other porn. But, I found myself rather dissappointed with this one. The DVD starts out being educational but that does not consume enough time to make it worth while. So, mini-orgy footage is shown to make it more worth your while. Educational part: The educational part is pieced together. There is a scene where Nina Hartley fingers Anna Malle's ass and of course let us know what we need to know about penetrating asses--"The anus never lies". The audio is not well balanced. If you set the volume so that you can hear what is being said you will wake the neighbors once Anna starts to moan. Although, it was nice seeing Anna wiggle around on fingers. Another scene is just with Nina and some diagrams outside. [read the full review]
(4.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Randy Rage, Chloe, David, Ernest Greene, Alex Foxe, Jack [I] (ambiguous), Ryan Moore, Ilsa Strix, Devastation
Studio: Bizarre
Directed by: Ernest Greene, Ilsa Strix
Release date: 8/2/2000
Fetish: FAQ: Chapter One review summaries:
YogaDame's
Fetish FAQ 1 (Bondage) Cast: Ilsa Strix, Ernest Greene, Chloe, Randi Rage, Deva Station, Alex Foxe, Ryan Moore, Jack, David. Directors: Ernest Greene and Ilsa Strix Production dates: 2/26/00 (box), 2/27/00 (opening statement), 5/1/00 (release date) Length: 70 min. Extras: Trailers for four movies, and a slide show with 14 pictures. Audiovisual quality: Throughout the scenes, the camera lens is carefully focused and aimed at the subject of interest. Important details such as knot tying are almost always easy to see. The lighting is just rightneither too much nor too little. The locations (a bedroom, living room, and dungeon playroom) are pleasantly quiet, so there's no difficulty hearing or understanding the dialog. Ernest and Ilsa's discussion segments appear to have been taped at a different timethe technical quality is lower, but still adequate. Ratings note: Fetish FAQ is an instructional series which contains very little conventional sex, so the standard ratings for "Sex" and "Plot" don't quite fit. [read the full review]
review from 3/2/2006:
Fetish FAQ 1 (Bondage) Cast: Ilsa Strix, Ernest Greene, Chloe, Randi Rage, Deva Station, Alex Foxe, Ryan Moore, Jack, David. Directors: Ernest Greene and Ilsa Strix Production dates: 2/26/00 (box), 2/27/00 (opening statement), 5/1/00 (release date) Length: 70 min. Extras: Trailers for four movies, and a slide show with 14 pictures. Audiovisual quality: Throughout the scenes, the camera lens is carefully focused and aimed at the subject of interest. Important details such as knot tying are almost always easy to see. The lighting is just rightneither too much nor too little. The locations (a bedroom, living room, and dungeon playroom) are pleasantly quiet, so there's no difficulty hearing or understanding the dialog. Ernest and Ilsa's discussion segments appear to have been taped at a different timethe technical quality is lower, but still adequate. Ratings note: Fetish FAQ is an instructional series which contains very little conventional sex, so the standard ratings for "Sex" and "Plot" don't quite fit. [read the full review]
(3.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Ian Daniels, Nina Hartley, Kaylynn, Dayton Rains, Justine Romee, Herschel Savage
Studio: Ultimate
Release date: 7/20/2000
Nina Hartley's Making Love to Men review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 99 min. Production Date: 11 / 06 / 1999 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Kaylynn, Justin Romee, and Herschel Savage in major sexual roles and Dayton Rains and Ian Daniels in a background sex scene The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ninas instructional movies have been kind of hit or miss for me. Im not quite sure what to expect here. Initial Reaction: It starts off very strong, but sadly gets a bit weaker as it goes on. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking for tips on better lovemaking Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who just wants straight fucking without any talking The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are pretty good for the age of the feature and the DVD. The audio is pretty clear and well balanced, although it does have a few soft spots. The video is also pretty good. Its not much better than Id expect from a VHS tape, but its nicely lit and very even looking throughout the entire feature. [read the full review]
review from 2/9/2005:
The Little Details Running Time: 99 min. Production Date: 11 / 06 / 1999 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Kaylynn, Justin Romee, and Herschel Savage in major sexual roles and Dayton Rains and Ian Daniels in a background sex scene The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ninas instructional movies have been kind of hit or miss for me. Im not quite sure what to expect here. Initial Reaction: It starts off very strong, but sadly gets a bit weaker as it goes on. Who Should Watch It : Anybody looking for tips on better lovemaking Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who just wants straight fucking without any talking The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are pretty good for the age of the feature and the DVD. The audio is pretty clear and well balanced, although it does have a few soft spots. The video is also pretty good. Its not much better than Id expect from a VHS tape, but its nicely lit and very even looking throughout the entire feature. [read the full review]
Nina Hartley's Making Love To Women review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 140 min. Production Date: 11 / 6 / 1999 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Tina Tyler, and Ian Daniels in major roles and Ava Vincent (listed here as Jewel Valmont) and Chris Cannon in the background The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ninas educational movies have been kind of hit or miss for me. They normally include some decent information, so I have a bit of hope here. Initial Reaction: Its one of Ninas best educational movies. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who with a female lover or who plans on having a female lover sometime Who Should Avoid It: Gay men (and with the job Nina does here, Im not sure even they should avoid it!) The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are pretty good for the age of the feature and the DVD. The audio is pretty clear and well balanced, although it does have a few soft spots. The video is also pretty good. [read the full review]
review from 2/13/2005:
The Little Details Running Time: 140 min. Production Date: 11 / 6 / 1999 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Tina Tyler, and Ian Daniels in major roles and Ava Vincent (listed here as Jewel Valmont) and Chris Cannon in the background The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ninas educational movies have been kind of hit or miss for me. They normally include some decent information, so I have a bit of hope here. Initial Reaction: Its one of Ninas best educational movies. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who with a female lover or who plans on having a female lover sometime Who Should Avoid It: Gay men (and with the job Nina does here, Im not sure even they should avoid it!) The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are pretty good for the age of the feature and the DVD. The audio is pretty clear and well balanced, although it does have a few soft spots. The video is also pretty good. [read the full review]
Lunacy's
I liked this DVD! I found it to be honest, original, straight forward and sexy all at the same time. Nina starts out with a very honest instructional "lecture" of sorts while beautiful Tina Tyler lounges in the background. Nina speaks as though you were right there with her, I thought this really added a nice dimension to an instructional type video. Nina is very well spoken and seems very well educated. She touches upon cultural influences, emotional aspects of a womyn's sexuality. I was very pleased to find this was not just a "put your fingers here and rub" DVD. Some of the things she pointed out the importance of were: -Kiss and touch -A womyn feeling safe, physically and emotionally -That womyn are very tactile -Slowing down, being in the moment -Getting the fires burning Nina Hartley shares some very insightful, real issues that womyn face in this first segment. I did think this lecture portion ran a little long, and was slightly repetitive in some places, but wasn't anything major. ------ In the second scene, we get a little show and tell with Nina and Tina. [read the full review]
review from 4/19/2002:
I liked this DVD! I found it to be honest, original, straight forward and sexy all at the same time. Nina starts out with a very honest instructional "lecture" of sorts while beautiful Tina Tyler lounges in the background. Nina speaks as though you were right there with her, I thought this really added a nice dimension to an instructional type video. Nina is very well spoken and seems very well educated. She touches upon cultural influences, emotional aspects of a womyn's sexuality. I was very pleased to find this was not just a "put your fingers here and rub" DVD. Some of the things she pointed out the importance of were: -Kiss and touch -A womyn feeling safe, physically and emotionally -That womyn are very tactile -Slowing down, being in the moment -Getting the fires burning Nina Hartley shares some very insightful, real issues that womyn face in this first segment. I did think this lecture portion ran a little long, and was slightly repetitive in some places, but wasn't anything major. ------ In the second scene, we get a little show and tell with Nina and Tina. [read the full review]
Endorphin's
Starring: Nina Hartley, Tina Tyler, Jewel Valmont, Ian Daniels, Chris Cannon Pros: educational porn, candles, massage, feather Cons: would have liked to have seen more of Jewel, no features Educational porn is good! This DVD teeters on being educational and at the same time being a porn. The end result is that it ends up being quite opposite from any porn I have seen. Nina talks about and does this thing called 'foreplay'. And later on, this one scene does not end right after the guy cums. You would never believe it. Nina actually asks for another orgasm after the guy cums (I thought that was called nap-time). What was with all those candles and stuff anyways? Do you buy those things in a sex toy shop or something like that? Where was the facial? So what did I learn from this educational porn. Well, women are different than men, they "blah blah blah" (women stuff). Seriously though, this DVD is more about informing men about how women approach and feel about sex in general. [read the full review]
review from 6/21/2001:
Starring: Nina Hartley, Tina Tyler, Jewel Valmont, Ian Daniels, Chris Cannon Pros: educational porn, candles, massage, feather Cons: would have liked to have seen more of Jewel, no features Educational porn is good! This DVD teeters on being educational and at the same time being a porn. The end result is that it ends up being quite opposite from any porn I have seen. Nina talks about and does this thing called 'foreplay'. And later on, this one scene does not end right after the guy cums. You would never believe it. Nina actually asks for another orgasm after the guy cums (I thought that was called nap-time). What was with all those candles and stuff anyways? Do you buy those things in a sex toy shop or something like that? Where was the facial? So what did I learn from this educational porn. Well, women are different than men, they "blah blah blah" (women stuff). Seriously though, this DVD is more about informing men about how women approach and feel about sex in general. [read the full review]
Nina Hartley's Advanced Guide to Oral Sex review summaries:
Trunks'
Running Time: approx. 81 minutes Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Malitia, Mandi Frost, Tony Tedeschi, and 2 other gentlemen Audio/Video Quality: There was some grain in the picture. And the audio was a little soft at times. But overall it wasnt that bad. Extras: Bio of Nina Hartley. The lettering was too small and there was no voice reading it as there often is on Wicked Pictures disks. Themes: Oral, straight, orgy, touching/masturbation, and rimming (male>female). Review: I got no sexual experience in the world and found this disk to be educational. I also thought it was enjoyable to see the women naked and used as instructional aids. It sure beat looking at drawings or even pictures in some book. I think this disk would be great for a couple who maybe is a little uncomfortable with their sexuality and/or maybe wonders if they know all there is to know about pleasing their partner. There is an orgy at the end. It doesnt have any relation to what went on before in the flik though. [read the full review]
review from 7/18/2001:
Running Time: approx. 81 minutes Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Malitia, Mandi Frost, Tony Tedeschi, and 2 other gentlemen Audio/Video Quality: There was some grain in the picture. And the audio was a little soft at times. But overall it wasnt that bad. Extras: Bio of Nina Hartley. The lettering was too small and there was no voice reading it as there often is on Wicked Pictures disks. Themes: Oral, straight, orgy, touching/masturbation, and rimming (male>female). Review: I got no sexual experience in the world and found this disk to be educational. I also thought it was enjoyable to see the women naked and used as instructional aids. It sure beat looking at drawings or even pictures in some book. I think this disk would be great for a couple who maybe is a little uncomfortable with their sexuality and/or maybe wonders if they know all there is to know about pleasing their partner. There is an orgy at the end. It doesnt have any relation to what went on before in the flik though. [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 87 min. Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Militia, Mandi Frost, Toni Tedeschi, Steve Drake, and Mike Majors Extras: Biography of Nina Hartley Video Quality: Average. Audio Quality: Not too good. There are several times when Nina talks to one of her 'class' and you cannot here the other person clearly. There are even times when you cannot clearly hear Nina when she's lecturing. Review: What I wouldn't give to have had just one college professor that looked like Nina Hartley! Not only does she look better than all of my college professors, she lectures better than many of them also. Nina's Advanced Guide to Oral Sex is broke down into three sections: anatomy, practice, and fantasy scene. The anatomy is pretty basic, but provides a good understanding of the technical terms she uses. She also keeps it very short (around five to ten minutes). The best thing about the entire anatomy lesson was the vaginal puppet she had. It was all I could do to stay in my chair . [read the full review]
review from 9/18/2000:
Running Time: 87 min. Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Militia, Mandi Frost, Toni Tedeschi, Steve Drake, and Mike Majors Extras: Biography of Nina Hartley Video Quality: Average. Audio Quality: Not too good. There are several times when Nina talks to one of her 'class' and you cannot here the other person clearly. There are even times when you cannot clearly hear Nina when she's lecturing. Review: What I wouldn't give to have had just one college professor that looked like Nina Hartley! Not only does she look better than all of my college professors, she lectures better than many of them also. Nina's Advanced Guide to Oral Sex is broke down into three sections: anatomy, practice, and fantasy scene. The anatomy is pretty basic, but provides a good understanding of the technical terms she uses. She also keeps it very short (around five to ten minutes). The best thing about the entire anatomy lesson was the vaginal puppet she had. It was all I could do to stay in my chair . [read the full review]
Principal Skinner's
Most "How to..." sex videos are nothing more than a flimsy excuse to show some hardcore sex scenes with a little bit of commentary so as to avoid the "porn" categorization. This is not to say that such videos can't be informative, but obvious discussions on the art of lovemaking are usually peppered with obvious suggestions like, "Take your time. Be sensitive to your partner's needs. Enjoy the experience..." (Well, duh!). So, after noting the title of this feature, I braced myself for a methodically boring instructional video of sorts, with some graphic but sterilized scenes of oral sex. In other words, I thought I would be bored to death. However, the legendary Nina Hartley makes this video enjoyable, and yes, educational as well. [read the full review]
review from 9/4/2000:
Most "How to..." sex videos are nothing more than a flimsy excuse to show some hardcore sex scenes with a little bit of commentary so as to avoid the "porn" categorization. This is not to say that such videos can't be informative, but obvious discussions on the art of lovemaking are usually peppered with obvious suggestions like, "Take your time. Be sensitive to your partner's needs. Enjoy the experience..." (Well, duh!). So, after noting the title of this feature, I braced myself for a methodically boring instructional video of sorts, with some graphic but sterilized scenes of oral sex. In other words, I thought I would be bored to death. However, the legendary Nina Hartley makes this video enjoyable, and yes, educational as well. [read the full review]
(1.5 stars avg from 2 reviews)
Starring: Ian Daniels, Inari Vachs, Dee [II] (classic female), Mark Anthony, Nina Hartley, Angelica Sin, Rich Handsome
Studio: Adam & Eve
Directed by: Nina Hartley
Release date: 5/4/2000
Previews: Previews
Nina Hartley's Guide to Sex Toys review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 87 min. Production Date: 4 / 10 / 1998 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Angelica Sin, Inari Vachs, Dee, Ian Daniels, Mark Anthony, and the ironically named Rich Handsome Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results from Ninas educational series, so Im not quite sure what to expect. Initial Reaction: Its well done and fun to watch. Who Should Watch It : Anybody curious about sex toys but isnt sure where to start or who has chipped their teeth with a vibrator Who Should Avoid It: People looking for male anal sex toy information Audio /Video Quality: As usual with the earlier installments of Nina Hartleys educational features, the technical aspects leave quite a bit to be desired. The audio is a little muffled and often has a few balance problems. The video is has much more grain than normal, and is fairly comparable to a movie thats shot on film. Music: The music has the cheesy style that people have made fun of since the start of porn. [read the full review]
review from 1/19/2002:
Running Time: 87 min. Production Date: 4 / 10 / 1998 Director: Nina Hartley Cast: Nina Hartley, Angelica Sin, Inari Vachs, Dee, Ian Daniels, Mark Anthony, and the ironically named Rich Handsome Initial Expectations: Ive had mixed results from Ninas educational series, so Im not quite sure what to expect. Initial Reaction: Its well done and fun to watch. Who Should Watch It : Anybody curious about sex toys but isnt sure where to start or who has chipped their teeth with a vibrator Who Should Avoid It: People looking for male anal sex toy information Audio /Video Quality: As usual with the earlier installments of Nina Hartleys educational features, the technical aspects leave quite a bit to be desired. The audio is a little muffled and often has a few balance problems. The video is has much more grain than normal, and is fairly comparable to a movie thats shot on film. Music: The music has the cheesy style that people have made fun of since the start of porn. [read the full review]
Draken's
Pre-Viewing Expectations I'm not expecting a traditional skin flick with this feature. It should be more of a tutorial layout, with some demonstrations of the use of toys. The Main Event The movie opens with a monologue by Tina Hartley describing several class of toys, such as vibrating, penetrative toys, tactile toys, sensory depravation toys, and constrictive toys. She talks about safety, such as using flaired base anal toys so they aren't sucked in, and not placing the penis into something that doesn't open or easily streach, such as bottles. After the discussion of toys, the women from the three demonstration couples gets to pick out a few toys for them to try. While the women pick out toys, the guys are trying to race vibrating toys across a glass table. As Nina says, one needs to be able to laugh at sex, as it is sweaty and hair in the face fun. The three couples are left to their own devices, with Nina going from couple to couple talking about what they are doing, the toy being used. [read the full review]
(zero stars)
review from 3/29/2001:Pre-Viewing Expectations I'm not expecting a traditional skin flick with this feature. It should be more of a tutorial layout, with some demonstrations of the use of toys. The Main Event The movie opens with a monologue by Tina Hartley describing several class of toys, such as vibrating, penetrative toys, tactile toys, sensory depravation toys, and constrictive toys. She talks about safety, such as using flaired base anal toys so they aren't sucked in, and not placing the penis into something that doesn't open or easily streach, such as bottles. After the discussion of toys, the women from the three demonstration couples gets to pick out a few toys for them to try. While the women pick out toys, the guys are trying to race vibrating toys across a glass table. As Nina says, one needs to be able to laugh at sex, as it is sweaty and hair in the face fun. The three couples are left to their own devices, with Nina going from couple to couple talking about what they are doing, the toy being used. [read the full review]
(4.3 stars avg from 4 reviews)
Starring: Jasmin St. Claire, Ruby, Kyle Stone, Inari Vachs, Chloe, Tony Tedeschi, Nina Hartley, Chandler, Tristan Taormino, Nacho Vidal, Ava Vincent, Sydnee Steele
Studio: Evil Angel
Directed by: John Stagliano, Ernest Greene
Release date: 2/23/1999
Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women review summaries:
All reviews of Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 195 min. Production Date: 6 / 1 / 1999 Director: John Stagiano, Tristan Taormino, and Ernest Greene Cast: Ava Vincent, Chloe, Inari Vachs, Jazmine, Nina Hartley, Ruby, Sydnee Steele, Chandler, Jasmin St. Claire, Tristan Taormino, Kyle Stone, Tony Tedeschi, and Nacho Vidal The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ive heard of nothing but fantastic things about this release. Im going in with very high expectations! Initial Reaction: Its not quite what I expected, with a few nice ideas and a few things that stick out as being fairly weak for Evil Angel. Who Should Watch It : Anybody wanting a lot of sex with a little instruction Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting a little sex with a lot of instruction The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects very well might be the worst Ive seen and heard in an Evil Angel release. The audio is pretty well balanced, but there are quite a few background noises. The video is the main weak point to the movie. [read the full review]
review from 9/29/2005:
The Little Details Running Time: 195 min. Production Date: 6 / 1 / 1999 Director: John Stagiano, Tristan Taormino, and Ernest Greene Cast: Ava Vincent, Chloe, Inari Vachs, Jazmine, Nina Hartley, Ruby, Sydnee Steele, Chandler, Jasmin St. Claire, Tristan Taormino, Kyle Stone, Tony Tedeschi, and Nacho Vidal The Short Story Initial Expectations: Ive heard of nothing but fantastic things about this release. Im going in with very high expectations! Initial Reaction: Its not quite what I expected, with a few nice ideas and a few things that stick out as being fairly weak for Evil Angel. Who Should Watch It : Anybody wanting a lot of sex with a little instruction Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting a little sex with a lot of instruction The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects very well might be the worst Ive seen and heard in an Evil Angel release. The audio is pretty well balanced, but there are quite a few background noises. The video is the main weak point to the movie. [read the full review]
VictoriO's
Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women Year: 1999 Starring: Jazmine, Nina Hartley, Inari Vachs, Chloe, Sydnee Steele, Chandler, Ruby Cheeks, Ava Vincent, Tristan Taormino, Tony Tedeschi, John 'Buttman' Stagliano, Kyle Stone, Nacho Vidal, Ernest Greene Special Features: Behind The Scenes Footage, Bloopers, Cast Bios, Chapters (??) Company: Evil Angel -Actually, I don't own this DVD. I rented it & it looks nice. The DVD could have been better, as well as some of the film. This film is more like a how-to-do/instructional film instead of a typical XXX film. However, this does have some nice butt-sex, assplay and such. On another token, I think it could have been better as far as the female stars (personally, I do not like Nina Hartley). Some of these females could have been replaced with other hot females. Period. I do like it, but it is filled with a few flaws (bad picture & audio quality, some unattractive females & not enough work on the DVD). [read the full review]
review from 11/1/2001:
Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women Year: 1999 Starring: Jazmine, Nina Hartley, Inari Vachs, Chloe, Sydnee Steele, Chandler, Ruby Cheeks, Ava Vincent, Tristan Taormino, Tony Tedeschi, John 'Buttman' Stagliano, Kyle Stone, Nacho Vidal, Ernest Greene Special Features: Behind The Scenes Footage, Bloopers, Cast Bios, Chapters (??) Company: Evil Angel -Actually, I don't own this DVD. I rented it & it looks nice. The DVD could have been better, as well as some of the film. This film is more like a how-to-do/instructional film instead of a typical XXX film. However, this does have some nice butt-sex, assplay and such. On another token, I think it could have been better as far as the female stars (personally, I do not like Nina Hartley). Some of these females could have been replaced with other hot females. Period. I do like it, but it is filled with a few flaws (bad picture & audio quality, some unattractive females & not enough work on the DVD). [read the full review]
Kate's
Breathing, relaxation, enemas, toys the keys to good anal sex. Laughter, natural bodies, orgasms, candid footage the keys to a good porno. The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women holds all the keys. From the group lessons in the living room where Nina Hartley plays anatomy model to the Inari, Tony Tedeschi, Jewel Valmont threesome upstairs to Chloes orgasm in Kyles arms in the bathroom, this is truly a fun house where Tristan accomplishes both of her goals: education and inspiration. After watching the guide I wanted to run right out, get me some toys, and well, practice.Thats not to say that it is a perfect DVD. There is repeat footage both in the movie itself and in the behind the scenes. The poor audio sometimes makes it difficult to hear some of the side remarks, the ones you most want to hear. The camerawork could have been better the video quality is average porno. But none of these technical flaws detract from the pleasure of watching this DVD.The film opens with Tristan, author of the corresponding book, pitching her video concept to Mr Buttman, John Stagliano. [read the full review]
review from 4/13/2000:
Breathing, relaxation, enemas, toys the keys to good anal sex. Laughter, natural bodies, orgasms, candid footage the keys to a good porno. The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women holds all the keys. From the group lessons in the living room where Nina Hartley plays anatomy model to the Inari, Tony Tedeschi, Jewel Valmont threesome upstairs to Chloes orgasm in Kyles arms in the bathroom, this is truly a fun house where Tristan accomplishes both of her goals: education and inspiration. After watching the guide I wanted to run right out, get me some toys, and well, practice.Thats not to say that it is a perfect DVD. There is repeat footage both in the movie itself and in the behind the scenes. The poor audio sometimes makes it difficult to hear some of the side remarks, the ones you most want to hear. The camerawork could have been better the video quality is average porno. But none of these technical flaws detract from the pleasure of watching this DVD.The film opens with Tristan, author of the corresponding book, pitching her video concept to Mr Buttman, John Stagliano. [read the full review]
