I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up “Sex For America,” a collection of politically inspired erotica. Now that I’ve read it, I’m still not sure how to describe the 24 stories editor Stephen Elliot has put together, but can tell you that it is a fantastic journey through our current political landscape.

You’ll find plenty straight up erotica sandwiched between smart political commentary and a frightening look inside the mind of a serial rapist in the military. Each tale varies greatly, as an all-star list of authors tackle sex and politics.

I laughed my way through Mistress Morgana’s “An Open Letter to the Bush Administration” which requests a government grant “to compensate me for profits lost due to unfair government competition.” Really, what Dom could compete with torture and domination practices of the good old U.S.A?

Jami Attenberg’s “Victory Garden” is a desperate sci-fi piece that tells of a United States without oil. A place where a man’s only chance is to fight in yet another war and a woman’s is to cling on to that man.

While there are pieces that are reminiscent of traditional erotica, this book’s strength lies in those stories that wouldn’t traditionally be labeled as such. Some will turn you on, some will make you laugh, and they’ll all make you think. Oh, and one will make you picture Dick Cheney getting plowed on all fours. It was a great story, but will leave you with an image you won’t be able to forget soon enough.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore erotica fan or a political junkie, this is an intriguing compilation that should be on the list of all concerned citizens!

-The Porn Librarian

Add this excellent book to your collection!