{"product_id":"different-loving-the-world-of-sexual-dominance-and-submission","title":"Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and Submission","description":"“A detailed, eye-opening account of the real sexual underground in America . . . a thorough and serious study.”—Playboy\n\nFrom Different Loving:\n\nIn order to understand unusual sexualities such as dominance and submission, one first has to consider the question ‘What is normal?‘ If the unique function of sex is reproductive—and the only reason men and women should engage in sex is for the purpose of creating a new life—then only heterosexual intercourse is normal. By this standard, many common acts, even contraception, must be considered aberrant. Reproductive relevance was the Victorian standard of normalcy, and even today many of the laws in the United States still abide by that model. But people have always pursued sex for both reproduction and for pleasure and well-being.\n\nWe start from the premise that sex for pleasure is a normal human drive and is acceptable when it brings pleasure to both partners. From this perspective, D\u0026amp;S is simply a ‘different‘ kind of loving.\n\nWe hope to add to the greater body of knowledge about what people really do behind closed doors with the people they most love and trust. Perhaps Different Loving will help open the door for further research into the mystery, beauty, and complexity of human life and its diverse expressions.\n\nPraise for Different Loving\n\n“The definitive guide to the sexual styles of those who walk on the wild side.”—Kirkus Reviews\n\n“As a window on largely unexplored territory, Different Loving is a breakthrough in the dialogue on human sexuality, and a significant work of popular sociology.”—South Bend Tribune\n\n“A comprehensive primer on loving with leather and romance by riding crop.”—Michael Musto, New York Daily News\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0679769560\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0679769560.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gloria Brame|William Brame|Jon Jacobs\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43079529627709,"sku":"BVV.0679769560.A","price":7.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0679769560-0.jpg?v=1775603254","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/different-loving-the-world-of-sexual-dominance-and-submission","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}