Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance & Submission

Embark on a complete exploration of the world of dominance and submission, authored by William Brame, Gloria Brame, and Jon Jacobs. This paperback spans 560 pages, offering a thorough, unflinching look at how D&S operates in real relationships.

Playboy described it as "A detailed, eye-opening account of the real sexual underground in America... a thorough and serious study." The book invites readers to question conventional norms about sexuality by starting from a simple premise: sex for pleasure is a normal human drive, and it is healthy when it brings pleasure to both partners.

From a starting point that considers what is "normal" in sexual life, the authors argue that reproductive relevance was once the Victorian standard and that many laws still echo that model. Different Loving frames dominance and submission as a "different kind of loving" and seeks to add to the greater body of knowledge about what people really do behind closed doors with those they love and trust.

Ultimately, this work aims to open doors for further research into the mystery, beauty, and complexity of human life and its diverse expressions.

What makes it unique

• Comprehensive, real-world examination of the world of dominance and submission, written by respected scholars in the field.
• Raises questions about traditional norms and diverse sexual expressions, encouraging informed dialogue about sexuality and relationships.
• Built on the premise that sex for pleasure is a normal human drive, and that intimacy can flourish when both partners are connected and trusting.
• Focused on what people actually do behind closed doors with the people they most love and trust, offering a grounded perspective beyond theory.
• Provides historical and cultural context to help readers understand the spectrum of sexual expression within relationships.

Product details: Paperback; 560 pages; Authors: William Brame, Gloria Brame, Jon Jacobs.