"Taormino cuts through all the utopian theory and gets down to what people really need: the nuts and bolts of how open relationships work. "Superbly informative, sympathetic and literate." - Dr. Medical Lib., Macon, GA - Library Journal -July 2008 With its modern twist on conventional relationships, her latest title would be best suited for contemporary nonfiction collections." - Carolann Curry, Mercer Univ. Those put off by the book's premise shouldn't be: this is not so much an espousal of nonmonogamous relationships as it is a comprehensive guide to the phenomenon, offering numerous firsthand accounts from those involved in open relationships. Village Voice sex columnist Taormino, who has authored or edited a handful of guides on physical relationships (e.g., The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex For Women), sheds light on the various types of open relations and shares tips on how these relationships can most successfully be maintained. "If you are looking for an everyday, run-of-the-mill relationship guide, this introduction to the world of nonmonogamy is probably not for you. If you need a pathfinding guide for evolving your relationships, this is it." - Daphne Rose Kingma, author of The Future of Love "Courageous, stunningly thorough and inspiring. Comprehensive, clear, and grounded in practical realities, this book is one of the best to come along in a long time!" - Deborah Anapol, Ph.D., author of Polyamory: The New Love Without Limits "Bold advice for explorers of open relationships. Taormino's discussion is remarkably nuanced and balanced-and encourages readers to proceed with their eyes wide open." - Jack Morin, PhD, author of The Erotic Mind "A luscious smorgasbord of non-monogamy as an opportunity for breaking free of one-way models of sex and love.
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