Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'
La zoccola etica: Guida al poliamore, alle relazioni aperte e altre avventure by Janet Hardy, G. Morselli, Dossie Easton
8 reviews
lottiegasp's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
This is a great and well-written book about creating an abundance of love in your life. This means questioning the default of monogamy. For people wanting to practice polyamory it has a lot of advice about opening up a relationship, safer sex, communicating with your partners, navigating multiple lovers, letting relationships run their course and more. The writers' advice on how to navigate jealousy, loving yourself, exploring your sexuality and desires and considering alternative family structures and community beyond the default nuclear family are all applicable even to people who are monogamous or celibate.
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This book is very much about sex, all in very inclusive and positive waysmeganb392b0's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Great read for all people. Especially for folx who are nonmonogamous, queer, kinky, or want anything besides a traditional, conservative relationship.
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bashsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.75
This book has some solid relationship advice for all kinds of relationships - not just polyamorous ones, but monogamous and even platonic ones. Being clear in communication, figuring out what you want, and setting boundaries are fundamental to interpersonal skills. The takes on what constitutes sex are a bit unorthodox, but interesting. However, the major problem I have with this book is that it focuses so much on the positive sides of being nonmonogamous that it comes across dismissive and hand-wavy to potential issues. And this problem is pervasive, cropping up in pretty much every chapter.
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whisperofwaves's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
Moderate: Sexual content
random19379's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
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catherinedsharp's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This was an incredible read, not just for information on polyamory but for on relationships and as a way of reframing many things within my mind.
The writing style is easy to comprehend, with explanations of confusing terms and a structure that is broken up on the page to allow for concentration breaks.
As well as giving you information, you get personal insights from the authors themselves and exercises to try to help you comprehend the material further.
I would recommend this text to anyone, especially if they are interested in sex and relationships as a topic; it will aid you in understanding polyamory as well as your own self and identity within romance and sex.
The writing style is easy to comprehend, with explanations of confusing terms and a structure that is broken up on the page to allow for concentration breaks.
As well as giving you information, you get personal insights from the authors themselves and exercises to try to help you comprehend the material further.
I would recommend this text to anyone, especially if they are interested in sex and relationships as a topic; it will aid you in understanding polyamory as well as your own self and identity within romance and sex.
Graphic: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Abortion, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Acephobia/Arophobia, Transphobia, Sexual violence, Dysphoria, Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, and Drug abuse
ashurah's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
A very informative book for those who are interested in or curious about nonmonogamy. Hardy and Easton explain it in a very inclusive and succinct manner. It's still a good read even if you are monogomous—there are exercises that work for all types of relationships relating to topics like jealousy, communication, and sexual needs.
The only criticism I have is that, although the authors taking great care to do so, it could be more intersectional/inclusive. For example, the authors only mention asexuality and aromanticism in a small section and the topic of race is barely mentioned. Most of the anecdotes used are very similar and relate to sexual encounters; it almost gives off the impression that the situations within these anecdotes are the "proper" way to experience nonmonogamy. For people who aren't in the typical audience the book can feel tone deaf at best, alienating at worst. I wish that the authors included more reflection on how a monogamous society affects our views of relationships and more anecdotes about building non-sexual relationships (i.e. questions to ask on dates, emotional connections, etc), rather than just initiating (most likely sexual) relationships.
For people who are more knowledgeable about nonmonogamy this book may not provide you with deeper insights, as it mostly acts as a primer for people who want to pursue or are new to polyamory. However, it's very good for those who don't have an idea of where to start.
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
thewrongkenna's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
Great book, very informative and fairly inclusive.
I read the 3rd edition.
There was some bits not relevant to me; childbearing etc - so I just skipped those.
Appreciated the glossary and further reading pages.
Although it did include acespec identities there was still a heavy focus on sex. Which is fine but something to bear in mind when reading.
I read the 3rd edition.
There was some bits not relevant to me; childbearing etc - so I just skipped those.
Appreciated the glossary and further reading pages.
Although it did include acespec identities there was still a heavy focus on sex. Which is fine but something to bear in mind when reading.
Minor: Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Abortion
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