“You can't plan for everything: obstacles will still come up that you never talked about-that it never even occurred to you to discuss. Issues that you never anticipated will push your buttons. Behavior that you thought wouldn't make you jealous… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“That's what's so ironic about the conservative backlash against BDSMers. With increased visibility comes increased bigotry, and conservatives continue to rally against kinky events… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“EXERCISE Creating Authentic Relationships The questions below deal with issues most people take for granted and let society define for them. You can start… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“You can't plan for everything: obstacles will still come up that you never talked about-that it never even occurred to you to discuss. Issues… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“It is a relationship that is flexible enough to allow for change and that is constantly being renegotiated in the light of changing needs,… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“It would be unwise to agree to nonmonogamy for the following reasons or with these hidden motives: • You’re so in love with the… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“Nonmonogamous folks recognize that during a lifetime you can and will be attracted to other people even if you are in a wonderful, fulfilling… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“Open relationships can give you the freedom to create unique relationships, explore yourself and your sexuality, and challenge society's expectations.” — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“This is the myth of finding "the One": the one partner you're "meant" to be with, your soul mate, your Prince Charming, the girl… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“Hotel-Room Coffee Tables I’ll admit to this one. They’re just not as sturdy as they look. It’s really hard to find wood glue at… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“[I}t is more common that people are monogamous not by choice, but by default.” — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“I think we are doing poor sex education if we don't look at how erotic behavior actually takes place, and offer people interventions that… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
