I was surprised to find (in the biographies) the authors of several of the articles/stories were journalists, poets, and writers. I thought several of the stories were poorly written and could have been greatly improved to be more erotic or sensual if retold or rewritten by a more advanced writer. I also skipped all of the girl/girl stories which I myself can't manage to find sensual. Overall, it was ok and there were a few moving stories but I wouldn't classify this book as a do-over to keep and read again.