The Art of Seduction, Vol. 1: The Striptease

Listen up, ladies. According to this production's breathless hostess, "a belief in yourself, a good sense of self-confidence, a few props, some sultry dance moves, and a willingness and desire to spice things up" will result in "an encounter you won't soon forget." Could be. Focusing on mental and physical preparation, appearance, costume ("although you won't be wearing your clothes long, your costume choice is vital"), stage setting, and dance technique, a refreshingly chunky mother of two demonstrates what it takes to escalate romance à la Bada Bing. After laying the groundwork, she dances in front of her coat-and-tie-suited partner, her performance ending with her dress dropping demurely to the floor, with no "private parts" ever shown. The whole concept sounds a bit, uh, unorthodox, but this tape is quite well done, covering (or is that uncovering?) all the bases, including using the word "partner" or "lover" rather than "husband," hearteningly admitting that one might feel silly dancing at first, repeatedly encouraging women to do and wear only what is comfortable for them, and using that real-life woman as its model. Despite the somewhat awkward testimonials at the tape's beginning and the repeated references to the producer's 800 number (from which costumes, music, and neon shower gel can be purchased), this tape is mildly recommended, especially since it's unlikely you'll have similar titles in your collection already. Two other tapes are also available in the series: Role Playing, Vol. 2 and Open Communication in the Bedroom, Vol. 3. Aud: P. (K. Glaser)