“Another [interviewee] told me that because her relationships aren't built on false ideas about exclusivity forever, she feels more cherished by her partners; she said, "There is an investment in what we have rather than what we should have.” — 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
“The truth is, many people do not consciously choose monogamy; society chooses it for them, and it becomes the default.” — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“Eli likes to explore with other people different kinds of sex that his partner doesn't enjoy; he says, 'It enables me to show different… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
“One study showed that an individual in an open relationship tends to be "individualistic, an academic achiever, creative, nonconforming, stimulated by complexity and chaos,… — Tristan Taormino Copy Share Image
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