About the book: 2015 / The book is dedicated to human pleasures, it contains the most interesting facts that are in any way related to pleasure. The author talks about the biochemistry of emotions, the mechanisms of sexual arousal, erogenous zones, polygamy and fidelity, the history of contraceptives, the origins of transgenderism and fetishism. Readers will become familiar with the nature of the powerful emotional influence of music, the vivid organoleptic impact of sweets and the most popular drinks; with the essence of the relaxing properties of alcohol, nicotine and illicit drugs that have accompanied humanity for many centuries. And they will learn a lot of new things about the inevitable emergence of severe psychological and physical dependence on excesses. The author of the book warmly introduces the researchers who once made revolutionary discoveries, thanks to which people get pleasure today. The publication will be of interest to everyone who considers pleasure to be a good thing and does not delay the arrival of happiness “for later” and strives to gain a taste for life.