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Author : Jonathan Christopher Kent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734658750
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (587 download)
Download or read book A World Beyond Monogamy written by Jonathan Christopher Kent and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jonathan Kent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734658743
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (587 download)
Download or read book A World Beyond Monogamy written by Jonathan Kent and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skills to make every relationship better. We're living through a relationship revolution. Millions around the world are moving beyond coupledom to explore multiple consensual romantic and/or sexual connections. One in five Americans are thought to have experimented with 'monogamish, ' open relationships, swinging, polyamory, or relationship anarchy and more with the knowledge and consent of all those involved. But to make these relationships work consensually, non monogamous people have to supercharge relating skills like communication and negotiation, skills that can benefit us all, whether we love many or just one. In this ground-breaking book former BBC and Reuters journalist Jonathan Kent takes a comprehensive took at the frontiers of love and sex; the triumphs, the pitfalls, the tools one needs, the lessons we can all learn. A World Beyond Monogamy draws on the first hand experience of scores of people from six continents who are writing their own relationship rules, as well as on the expertise of biologists, sociologists, psychologists, and philosophers.
Author : Jorge N. Ferrer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 153815658X
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
Download or read book Love and Freedom written by Jorge N. Ferrer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Love and Freedom, Jorge Ferrer proposes a paradigm shift in how romantic relationships are conceptualized, a step forward in the evolution of modern relationships. In the same way that the transgender movement surmounted the gender binary, Ferrer defines how a parallel step can—and should—be taken with the relational style binary. This book offers the first systematic discussion of relationship modes beyond monogamy and polyamory, as well as introduces the notion of “relational freedom” as the capability to choose one’s relational style free from biological, psychological, and sociocultural conditionings. To achieve these goals, Ferrer first discusses a number of critical categories—specifically, monopride/polyphobia, and polypride/monophobia—that mediate the contemporary “mono–poly wars,” that is, the predicament of mutual competition among monogamists and polyamorists. The ideological nature of these “mono–poly wars” is demonstrated through a review of available empirical literature on the psychological health and relationship quality of monogamous and polyamorous individuals and couples. Then, after showing how monogamy and polyamory ultimately reinforce each other, Ferrer articulates three relational pathways to living in-between, through, and beyond the mono/poly binary: fluidity, hybridity, and transcendence. Moving beyond that binary opens a fuzzy, liminal, and multivocal relational space that Ferrer calls novogamy. In this groundbreaking book, readers will learn practical tools to not only transform jealousy, but also enhance their relational freedom while being aware of key issues of diversity and social justice. They will also learn novel criteria to evaluate the success of their intimate relationships, and be introduced to a transformed vision of romantic love beyond both monocentrism and emerging polynormativities.
Author : Mimi Schippers
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 1479801593
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (798 download)
Download or read book Beyond Monogamy written by Mimi Schippers and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through an investigation of sexual interactions and relationship forms that include more than two people, from polyamory, to threesomes, to the complexity of the "down-low" Schippers explores the queer, feminist, and anti-racist potential of multipartnered sex and relationships
Author : Dedeker Winston
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510712097
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory written by Dedeker Winston and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one likes a know-it-all, but everyone loves a girl with brains and heart. The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory is an intelligent and comprehensive guide to polyamory, open relationships, and other forms of alternative love, offering relationship advice radically different from anything you'll find on the magazine rack. This practical guidebook will help women break free of the mold of traditional monogamy, without the constraints of jealousy, possessiveness, insecurity, and competition. The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory incorporates interviews and real-world advice from women of all ages in nontraditional relationships, as well as exercises for building self-awareness, confidence in communication, and strategies for managing and eliminating jealousy. If you're curious about exploring group sex, opening up your current monogamous relationship, or ready to “come out” as polyamorous, this book covers it all! Whether you're a seasoned graduate, a timid freshman, or somewhere in between, you'll learn how to discover and craft unique relationships that are healthy, happy, sexy, and tailor-made for you. Because when it comes to your love life, being a know-it-all is actually a great thing to be.
Author : Mimi Schippers
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 1479850225
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (798 download)
Download or read book Beyond Monogamy written by Mimi Schippers and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man and woman are in an open relationship. They have agreed that having sexual partners outside of their relationship is permissible. One night, when her partner is in another city, the woman has sex with the man’s best friend. What does this mean for their relationship? More importantly, why is there such a strong cultural taboo against this kind of triangulation and what does it reveal about the social organization of gender and sexuality? In Beyond Monogamy, Mimi Schippers asks these and other questions to explore compulsory monogamy as a central feature of sexual normalcy. Schippers argues that compulsory monogamy promotes the monogamous couple as the only legitimate, natural, or desirable relationship form in ways that support and legitimize gender, race, and sexual inequalities. Through an investigation of sexual interactions and relationship forms that include more than two people, from polyamory, to threesomes, to the complexity of the ‘down-low,’ Schippers explores the queer, feminist, and anti-racist potential of non-dyadic sex and relationships. A serious look at the intersections of society and sexuality, Beyond Monogamy takes the reader on a compelling and accessible journey through compulsory monogamy, polyamory, and polyqueer sex and relationships.
Author : Rosie Wilby
Publisher : Accent Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1786154528
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (861 download)
Download or read book Is Monogamy Dead? written by Rosie Wilby and published by Accent Press Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In early 2013, comedian Rosie Wilby found herself at a crossroads with everything she'd ever believed about romantic relationships. When people asked, 'who's the love of your life?' there was no simple answer. Did they mean her former flatmate who she'd experienced the most ecstatic, heady, yet ultimately doomed, fling with? Or did they mean the deep, lasting companionate partnerships that gave her a sense of belonging and family? Surely, most human beings need both. Mixing humour, heartache and science, Is Monogamy Dead? details Rosie's very personal quest to find out why Western society is clinging to a concept that doesn't work that well for some of us and is laden with ambiguous assumptions.
Author : James R. Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780801815782
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (157 download)
Download or read book Beyond Monogamy written by James R. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rachel Krantz
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0593139577
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (931 download)
Download or read book Open written by Rachel Krantz and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning journalist chronicles her first open relationship with “breathtaking honesty” (Los Angeles Times) in this “sexy, messy, necessary look at polyamory” (The Advocate). FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Them When Rachel Krantz met and fell for Adam, he told her that he was looking for a committed partnership—just one that did not include monogamy. Intrigued and more than a little nervous, Krantz decided to see whether their love could coexist with the freedom to date other people. Could they strike an exquisite balance between intimacy and independence, and find a way to feel passion for each other once the honeymoon phase ended? Krantz documents her dive into polyamory, from Brooklyn sex parties to swinging and beyond, in her extraordinary debut memoir. As she attempts to write a new plot for her love story with Adam, she runs up against miscommunications, gaslighting, and ancient power dynamics, and seeks solid ground in a relationship where the rules are ever-shifting. An award-winning journalist, she interviewed scientists, psychologists, and people living and loving outside the mainstream as she searched to understand what polyamory would do to her heart, her mind, and her life. With an unflinching eye and page-turning storytelling, Open is groundbreaking in both its documentarian approach to polyamory and its explicit subject matter. From debilitating anxiety spirals to heart-opening connections with the men and women she dates, Rachel puts her whole self on the line as she attempts to redefine what a relationship is—or could be.
Author : Liz Powell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692151594
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (515 download)
Download or read book Building Open Relationships written by Liz Powell and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you read "that book" on non-monogamy and still wondered "But how do you actually DO this?" Are you totally great on the theory of open relationships, but feel like you don't know how it works in practice? Join Dr. Liz Powell, psychologist, speaker, and coach, as she draws from her education, research, and life experience to bring you Building Open Relationships. This new book is an all-inclusive guide to beginning and maintaining your non-monogamous life, no matter where you fall under the non-monogamous umbrella. Complete with worksheets, discussion starters, examples, and hard-won lessons (i.e. my mistakes), this book will give you all the tools you need to be more successful in non-monogamy.
Author : Franklin Veaux
Publisher : Thorntree Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 0991399722
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (913 download)
Download or read book More Than Two written by Franklin Veaux and published by Thorntree Press, LLC. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you love more than one person? Have multiple romantic partners, without jealousy or cheating? Absolutely! Polyamorous people have been paving the way, through trial and painful error. Now there's the new book More Than Two: A practical guide to ethical polyamory to help you find your own way.
Author : Gerardo Guild
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781974077564
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (775 download)
Download or read book Beyond Monogamy written by Gerardo Guild and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man and woman are in an open relationship. They have agreed that having sexual partners outside of their relationship is permissible. One night, when her partner is in another city, the woman has sex with the man's best friend. What does this mean for their relationship? More importantly, why is there such a strong cultural taboo against this kind of triangulation and what does it reveal about the social organization of gender and sexuality? In Beyond Monogamy, Guild asks these and other questions to explore compulsory monogamy as a central feature of sexual normalcy. Writer argues that compulsory monogamy promotes the monogamous couple as the only legitimate, natural, or desirable relationship form in ways that support and legitimize gender, race, and sexual inequalities.
Author : Tammy Nelson
Publisher : Sounds True
ISBN 13 : 1683647475
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (836 download)
Download or read book Open Monogamy written by Tammy Nelson and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Tammy Nelson is a relationship revolutionary. Her rethinking of monogamy—as a practice, a continuum, and a flexible concept—is on point, actionable, and nothing less than a significant cultural shift. —Wednesday Martin, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Primates of Park Avenue and Untrue Love is eternal—but in an age when we live longer, communicate differently, and value gender equality, is it any wonder so many people are looking for new ways to support lasting, loving partnerships? “Monogamy is no longer a simple concept,” says Dr. Tammy Nelson. “More couples every year are experimenting with open relationships and newer, more flexible versions of commitment ... yet few of us have been prepared with the skills we need to make those agreements work.” Open Monogamy is a practical guide for people who wish to explore new directions in their relationships—to bring in excitement, variety, and fresh experiences without sacrificing trust, security, and respect. Through solo and partner exercises and real-life stories from people across the spectrum of relationship styles, you’ll explore: • The changing face of relationships—why the time to explore new visions of love has arrived • Can open monogamy work for you? Self-assessment tools to find your place on the “monogamy continuum” • Essential skills for having honest conversations about attraction and desire • Exercises to remove shame and suspicion about open relationships • How to create agreements—traditional or otherwise—that are fulfilling, exhilarating, and built to last Dr. Nelson’s 30 years of experience as a relationship and sex therapist have shown her that relationships can flourish even when the old idea of monogamy fails. “You want to love each other with fairness and integrity because that’s what you signed up for, and honesty aligns with your shared values ... But you also want more. You want answers. The bad news? There is no one right way to do this. The good news? You can have anything you want.” If you’ve ever wondered how to try an open relationship or polyamory, Open Monogamy gives you the tools you need to create a commitment agreement as unique as your love.
Author : Eric Anderson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199943907
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)
Download or read book The Monogamy Gap written by Eric Anderson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether straight or gay, most men start their relationships desiring monogamy. This is rooted in the pervasive notion that monogamy exists as a sign of true love. Yet despite this deeply held cultural ideal, cheating remains rampant. In this accessible book, Eric Anderson investigates why 78% of men he interviewed have cheated despite their desire not to. Combining 120 interviews with research from the fields of sociology, biology, and psychology, Anderson identifies cheating as a product of wanting emotional passion for one's partner, along with a steadily growing desire for emotionally-detached recreational sex with others. Anderson coins the term "the monogamy gap" to describe this phenomenon. Anderson suggests that monogamy is an irrational ideal because it fails to fulfil a lifetime of sexual desires. Cheating therefore becomes the rational response to an irrational situation. The Monogamy Gap draws on a range of concepts, theories, and disciplines to highlight the biological compulsion of our sexual urges, the social construction of the monogamous ideal, and the devastating chasm that lies between them. Whether single or married, monogamous or open, straight or gay, readers will find The Monogamy Gap to be an enlightening, intellectually compelling, and provocative book.
Author : Yusuf Varzideh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (689 download)
Download or read book Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy written by Yusuf Varzideh and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break free from societal norms and embrace a healthy, enjoyable non-monogamous lifestyle...even if you're just starting out! Are you yearning for something more than traditional relationship structures offer, yet worry about navigating the complexities of non-monogamy? Are you new to ethical non-monogamy and looking for practical, comprehensive guidance? Do you long to connect deeply with multiple partners but can't shake off the fear of abandonment or replacement? Are you yearning to break free from societal norms and embrace a lifestyle that truly resonates with you? Are you grappling with feelings of fear and anxiety as you consider adopting this lifestyle? If so, you've come to the right place. Even if you are wrestling with societal conditioning, have uncertainties, or are experiencing a sense of isolation, this book guides you on this journey of exploration and growth. "Exploring Ethical Non-monogamy" is not just a book but a passport to a realm of limitless love, respect, communication, and personal development. By the end of this enlightening journey, you will uncover: The complete beginner's guide to ethical non-monogamy, debunking common myths and providing practical insights. Step-by-step techniques to manage anxiety and fear associated with non-monogamy, including the fear of abandonment and replacement. How to communicate effectively in non-monogamous relationships to foster trust, transparency, and deeper intimacy. Ways to build and nurture positive relationships in a non-monogamous setting facilitated through practical exercises and relatable examples. Helpful advice and reassurances to help you overcome feelings of isolation or misunderstanding. Tried-and-tested tips for personal growth and self-discovery, proving that non-monogamy is not just about your relationships with others but also about your relationship with yourself. The countless benefits and challenges of a non-monogamous lifestyle to help you make an informed decision. An array of real-life stories, case studies, and scenarios that bring the concepts of ethical non-monogamy to life. Tips to enhance your overall communication and relationship skills beyond non-monogamy, benefitting your interactions with family, friends, and coworkers. The invaluable power of community and validation in the journey of exploring non-monogamy and how to find like-minded individuals. A comprehensive understanding of various non-monogamous relationship styles allows you to find a model that best fits your preferences. Essential lessons on respect, honesty, and personal freedom in the context of non-monogamy. Methods to manage potential conflicts or misunderstandings that may arise in non-monogamous relationships. ... and much, much more! You might be wondering, "Is non-monogamy right for me?" or "Will I be able to cope with my fears and anxiety?" But take heart - with the right guidance, support, and mindset, your journey into ethical non-monogamy can lead to a fulfilling, enriching life that breaks free from societal norms and embraces authentic love and connection. This book is your compassionate companion on this journey, holding your hand every step of the way and equipping you with the tools, insights, and courage to explore a world beyond monogamy.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (631 download)
Download or read book Beyond monogamy written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mimi Schippers
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351717111
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)
Download or read book Polyamory, Monogamy, and American Dreams written by Mimi Schippers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces "the poly gaze" as a cultural tool to examine how representations of polyamory and poly lives reflect or challenge cultural hegemonies of race, class, gender, and nation. What role does monogamy play in American Identity, the American dream, and U.S. exceptionalism? How do the stories we tell about intimate relationships do cultural and ideological work to maintain and legitimize social inequalities along the lines of race, ethnicity, nation, religion, class, gender and sexuality? How might the introduction of polyamory or consensually non-monogamous relationships in the stories we tell about intimacy confound, disrupt or shift the meaning of what constitutes a good, American life? These are the questions that Mimi Schippers focuses on in this original and engaging study. As she develops the poly gaze, Schippers argues for a sociologically informed and cultivated lens with which anyone, regardless of their experiences with polyamory or consensual non-monogamy, can read culture, media images, and texts against hegemony. This will be a key text for researchers and students in Gender Studies, Queer Studies, Cultural Studies, Critical Race Studies, Media Studies, American Studies and Sociology. This book is accessible and indispensable reading for undergraduate student and postgraduates wanting to gain greater understanding of debates around the key concept of heteronormativity.
