Playgirl January 1996

FEATURES 26 Kato Kaelin: He's No Dumb Blond? He may be America's best-known boarder, but he's also fun, entertaining and pretty darn sexy. Get to know Kato! By Charmian Carl 36 PLAYGIRL's Top Ten When you take a gander at our lineup of 1995's most luscious men, you'll find out the true meaning of hot! 48 If You Write It, You Will Come! Learn how writing steamy scenes on paper can lead to steamy antics in your bedroom. By Sherry Amatenstein PICTORIALS 18 Discovery: Natural Born Thriller Long 'n' lean Jamie Vanek will pump you up 52 Centerfold: The Shore Thing Dreamy Martin Squires is a breathtaking addition to any seascape 70 Dream Lovers: Private Celebration An amorous couple rings in the new year with a bang! 88 Voyeur View: Desert Song A man yearning to touch and please his beloved finds solace in arms of Mother Nature DEPARTMENTS 1 To Our Readers: What's up this month 4 Letters: Here's what you thought 6 The Probe: Ralph Fiennes' undressing room; David Hasselhoff goes bust; country singer Daron Norwood's soft touch; and much more! 11 Soap Stud Update: PLAYGIRL profiles the hottest up and coming men of daytime TV. This month: Days of Our Lives'Austin Peck. By Jenny Higgons 12 The Guest Room: My Very Own Pony Boy Saddle up and find out how a little horsing around can be a real turn-on. By Pamela Margoshes 15 Holiday Erotica Round-Up Our roving reporter takes the hottest new sex products for a test drive. By Alison Tyler 24 In Bed With: SANTA Sure, St. Nick is nice, but he can be a bit naughty, too. By Galen Brandt 46 Girl Takl Erica Jong: America's First Lady of Erotic Prose The country's premier female author shares her romantic adventures and feminine wisdom. By Laurie Sue Brockway 62 Real Men Does your man have what it takes? Scott Smith, Jack Valkenburg, Brett Vaughan, Troy Neff, Warren Beck, Joseph Newman, Michael Henson, Darryl Bryant, Mike Andes, and Kevin Lothrop 66 Real Man of the Month Meet our super-sexy hometown hunk for January 78 Readers' Fantasy Forum: Romance can happen in the most unexpected places 84 Sex Talk: Intimate issues and answers. By Joy Davidson, Ph.D 87 Lovesigns What's in your stars for January? By Michael Yawney 95 Quiz Sexual Baggage Is your history in bed bogging down your love life? By Laura Shanahan 112 Coming Up