Representations of consensual sadomasochism range from the dark, seedy undergrounds of crime thrillers to the fetishized pornographic images of sitcoms and erotica. In this pathbreaking book, ethnographer Staci Newmahr delves into the social space of a public, pansexual SM community to understand sadomasochism from the inside out. Based on four years of in-depth and immersive participant observation, she juxtaposes her experiences in the field with the life stories of community members, providing a richly detailed portrait of SM as a social space in which experiences of "violence" intersect with experiences of the erotic. She shows that SM is a recreational and deeply gendered risk-taking endeavor, through which participants negotiate boundaries between chaos and order. Playing on the Edge challenges our assumptions about sadomasochism, sexuality, eroticism, and emotional experience, exploring what we mean by intimacy, and how, exactly, we achieve it.

A cheating wife’s voyeuristic addiction stretches the boundaries of her marriage! Gabe and Raine are polar opposites, the married couple share the same marital bed yet view the world through vastly different lenses. Gabe is the more conservative of the two, eschewing crowds when possible and disliking close social contact, with the exception of his beautiful wife, and Raine is ready to experience life to it’s fullest as an artist, free-living in so many ways. The sultry hotwife has a deep desire to explore her extra marital voyeuristic passion with other men in public, and does so on multiple occasions, with some of the occasions involving her performance art where she creates large painting of another piece of art by having nude bodies roll across the floor. When the unsuspecting husband stumbles onto his seductive hotwife’s art in progress, despite his initial concerns, he starts to enjoy the show evolving in front of him. Raine is soon commissioned for another similar piece of art in front of hundreds of people at a convention center, where she performs her seductive hotwife dance in front of a stunned audience including her husband. The female host of the event finds an immediate attraction to Gabe, and Gabe and Raine find themselves embarking on a journey which will change their married lives forever….. A sizzling hot 22,000 word romance novella featuring wife-watching, a hotwife performing her adultery in the name of art in front of her husband and a stunned audience.

177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher offers a transcultural perspective on gender and sexuality through engaging personal accounts of the author’s participant-observation research in multiple countries and cultures across the globe. Dr. Leanna Wolfe draws from anthropology, sexology, evolutionary psychology, and sociology, effortlessly weaving together personal stories along with qualitative and quantitative cross-cultural studies to shed light on relationships, genders, and sexualities. In this autoethnography that is both personal and clinical, Wolfe describes and analyzes personal experiences conducting participant-observation research toward understanding the social context of sex, gender, and relationships. She provides insight through personal, intimate storytelling, revealing many varieties of love, sex, and relationships across cultures and subcultures, and how these insights might impact her readers’ lives, just as they have impacted her own.

Navigate the complex landscape of sexual health with our comprehensive guide, 'Navigating Disorders of Sexual Preference: Insights, Implications, and Interventions.' Delve into a profound exploration of diverse sexual preferences and associated disorders, meticulously dissecting the nuanced facets that influence individual sexual orientations. Our treatise offers unparalleled insights into the intricate interplay of biology, psychology, and societal influences shaping one's sexual preferences. Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context, prevalence, and epidemiological trends surrounding these disorders, unveiling crucial information that informs contemporary perspectives. Explore the multifaceted dimensions of sociocultural influences and stigma surrounding non-normative sexual behaviors, shedding light on the complexities individuals face in navigating societal perceptions and acceptance. Delve into the neurobiological underpinnings, hormonal influences, and genetic predispositions shaping sexual orientation, offering a comprehensive view grounded in scientific understanding. Amidst the psychosocial determinants and co-occurring mental health conditions, discover the coping mechanisms and psychodynamic theories elucidating these intricate preferences, fostering a holistic comprehension of individual experiences.

Finally Losing Her Treasured Virginity To The Hottest Bachelor!

Thousands have run afoul of Britain's Obscene Publications Act--from Victorian erotica presses to 21st-century dominatrices. At a time when the internet has made sexually explicit material ubiquitous, why are British traditional media still regulated by a vaguely worded law from 1857? This comprehensive analysis of obscenity in British culture explores what is considered obscene, who gets to decide, and how class, race and gender inform laws regarding adult content. The author describes how obscenity laws disproportionately affect the BDSM subculture, the LGBT community and feminist porn performers.

This new colour edition has been updated to conform to the revised FCE specifications.