Author Magnus Sullivan to Read From 'Better Than the Hand'

  PORTLAND, Ore.—Filmmaker/author Magnus Sullivan will discuss male masturbation and why the topic remains a taboo subject when he presents a reading from his new book, Better Than the Hand, at 7 p.m. on June 10. It will be part of “The Mystery Box Show” storytelling series at Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland, Oregon. The Alberta Rose Theatre is located at 3000 NE Alberta St., Portland, OR 97211. A reception with the author follows the event for VIP ticket holders. “For too long masturbation has been in the shadows and marginalized and thankfully today we’re slowly moving away from that with a better understanding of its role toward a healthy life and better sex,” Sullivan said. “This reading and discussion that follows it will give attendees a better rounded view of masturbation and how it improves sex, our relationship with our partners and our overall wellness.” The event, which will also includes other noted authors, will feature the filmmaker-turned author reading passages of his book Better Than the Hand. In it, Sullivan discusses how a better understanding of self-pleasure can also be a path to personal growth and empathy for others—traits that are increasingly unrealized among more and more straight men. He then contrasts society’s widespread acceptance for female masturbation versus its equally wide shame of the same activity by men. Best known for the 2015 AVN Award-winning movie Marriage 2.0, which earned numerous awards for blending mainstream cinema with explicit sex scenes, Sullivan wrote Better Than the Hand to take male masturbation out of the shadows and into the proverbial light with a positive sexual health message. The premise of the book supports his male-centric retailer ManShop.com, where Sullivan offers visitors a unique space that features a variety of sex products as well as access to the latest sex toys, informational blogs and a rewards program for valuable savings on purchases. To attend the reading, click here. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the show. VIP Packages are $55, which includes an after-show reception with the authors and gift bags. For more on Magnus Sullivan and his book, visit ManShop.com or its sister site, BetterThanTheHand.com. Better Than the Hand is now available via Kindle on Amazon and ManShop.com.