Sometimes in life there are questions that are not meant to go unanswered. The ridiculous, mundane and socially unacceptable questions that are desperately clinging in the minds of many people worldwide are the source for the entertaining examination that is Why do Men Fall Asleep After Sex?, written by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg, M.D. Keep in mind that these authors are not rookies with these types of questions because this book is the sequel to their first novel entitled Why do Men have Nipples?, which was a #1 New York Times Bestseller.

In order to understand the concept or premise of the novel, you first need to examine, explore and reawaken yourself to those weird questions you spend time wondering about whenever you may have free time in the busy arena that is your life. If this is not an option for you, then just think about the questions that your psychiatrist, mom or best friend has told you were unusual, odd or disturbing and you will enjoy finding out the answers while reading this book.

Don’t let the M.D. fool you because these authors explore questions like “why don’t vultures get sick from eating rotten meat,” which could be a mind boggler if you ever really stopped to think about it, in a manner that is consistent with the overall tone of the novel: informatively humorous explanations of the overlooked and underappreciated sides to life.

However, medical terminology is used but only whenever necessary to diagnose significant medical issues, like the white blood cells called neutrophils that are responsible for turning your snot green, according to Goldberg. I suppose leaving it at white blood cells would have been too general for that specific instance and is essential to understanding the essence of that green color that makes snot recognizable.

One word of advice: don’t read this novel after eating a heavy meal or on an empty stomach. The most obvious reason is because you will be laughing so hard at the insanity behind the questions that came from real people as well as the authors’ answers. This laughter could be disastrous if you have a full stomach, especially if there was a glass of milk accompanying that meal or you might starve yourself into a swoon due to not being able to put the book down. Either way, find a happy medium early in the novel because the questions go down hill pretty fast and gain speed towards a fun- filled read.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a way out of using the analytical or critical side to your brain. Not only will you relish in the knowledge you acquire from this book, which includes the topic of that dangling thing in the back of your throat as an essential part to the human anatomy, but it is a much needed break from the seriousness that comes from a collegiate lifestyle. Have fun turning your brain off but keep in mind that you will be learning things that you never learned before or often wondered about but were too afraid to ask.