Together Sex [Paperback]

Ed Allen (Author), Dana Allen (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2005

The best job yet on the whole phenomena of social sex." - Bob Rimmer, author of "The Harrad Experiment. "Finally, a good book on swinging" - Bob Hannaford, The French Conncection. "I honestly and truly loved it." - Dr. Robyn

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Congratulations and thanks for writing probably the most gentle and enlightening book on a highly misunderstood subject." -- Personal letter from C & D, Birmingham, AL

"I read it all in one great big gulp ... the best job yet on the whole phenomenon of social sex." -- Bob Rimmer, Quincy, MA Author of "The Harrad Experiment"

"Thank you both for a most enjoyable reading experience. Together Sex says it all as far as swinging is concerned." -- Personal letter from FP, Vancouver, BC, Canada

"There is an overwhelming honesty and joy about your book. Books on sexuality come and go, but yours was 'special'." -- Personal letter from TC, Wayne, NJ

"Together Sex is the only honest, down-to-earth book on swinging on the market. ... a must for all members." -- Friends Unlimited - Swing club newsletter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

"Together Sex" is a truly valuable resource for couples who enjoy, or are contemplating, the swinging lifestyle. This is not another "true-life" story, it doesn't extol the sexual prowess or social skills of its authors, and it doesn't try to titillate or shock. Neither are its 204 pages padded with lists of clubs and contacts -- which are readily available via the Internet. "Together Sex" simply provides a lot of useful information and advice in a lively and entertaining way. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: Momentpoint Media; Revised edition (August 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971044880
• ISBN-13: 978-0971044883
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #604,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this book!, October 1, 2001

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James R. Fleckenstein "navalgamer" (Manassas, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together Sex (Paperback)

While much of the book is devoted to mundane though interesting "how to's" regarding practicing the "swinging" lifestyle, a lot of it expresses clearly and cogently some very thought-provoking philosophies regarding the mythology surrounding sexuality and the imperative for sexual exclusivity we have perhaps too unquestioningly accepted.

Whether you choose to pursue the swinging lifestyle or not, committed couples ought to read this book and honestly discuss the insights it offers into our "default assumptions" about sexual exclusivity, why we believe we need it, what we might gain by abandoning it, and how it is the handmaiden of a host of other assumptions about partners as "property."

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a good book on swinging, December 19, 2001

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Bob Hannaford (new orleans) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Together Sex (Paperback)

Together sex goes beyond the normal informational guideline (what is soft swinging? where can you find swinger clubs) and answers the more important question of all: Why swing? The author explains the "value of playful sex" and gives one an inside view of chance to understand the motivations and rewards from engaging in the swinging lifestyle.

As a long time member of the lifestyle, I am impressed with the amount of personal insight and candor from which the author writes. Most books on this subject are unrealistic or written by people that truly don't understand what it's like to be a part of the "swinging life". Ed and Dana do and this book is a must read for anyone considering the lifestyle (and should be read by a few folks already in the lifestyle).

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great For those New to this, December 11, 2007

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R. Johnson (Middleburg, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together Sex (Paperback)

We are just getting into this scene. Though we did find a few of the safe sex practices not in line with ours ( or most poeple we know) the rest of the information was very useful and informative