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Different Loving: A Complete Exploration of the World of Sexual Dominance and Submission"A detailed, eye opening account of the real sexual underground in America . . . a thorough and serious study." Playboy From Different Loving: In 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
"A detailed, eye-opening account of the real sexual underground in America . . . a thorough and serious study."--PlayboyFrom Different Loving: In 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. We 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&S is simply a 'different' kind of loving. We 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. Praise for Different Loving "The definitive guide to the sexual styles of those who walk on the wild side."--Kirkus Reviews
"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
"A comprehensive primer on loving with leather and romance by riding crop."--Michael Musto, New York Daily News
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Villard Books
Published: 01/13/1996
ISBN: 9780679769569
Pages: 560
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.20d
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★★★★★ 5
Life Skills You Were Never Taught
Format: Paperback
I have never felt so seen and heard by Dr. Gibson. This book has truly been life altering for me. The lessons in this book have helped me become a confident leader and a more stable, happy, and kind person. I understand myself so much better than before, and now see how my upbringing has affected me into adulthood.
The valuable lessons in this amazing book are easy to understand and implement in everyday life. Lessons are categorized and laid out in a very easy to read and retain way.
I also have the audiobook and love to follow along and highlight passages. The hearing of the kind words in this book is so healing for me, and I highly recommend it. I feel motivated by this material each time I see it.
Thank you so much, Dr. Gibson, for you dedication to this topic. It has sincerely changed my life for the better.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
★★★★★ 4
Therapist recommended
Format: Paperback
My therapist recommended this book, and I can already see why. It’s incredibly validating and insightful. It really helped me understand so many of my feelings and behaviors in a way I hadn't before. The exercises and practical advice are so helpful and feel very grounded. It's a must-read if you're working through this kind of stuff. I’m so grateful my therapist told me about it.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great book for direction on how to help yourself!
Format: Kindle
This book, written for (as the title suggests) adult children of emotionally immature (EI) parents, provide wonderful insights into the psychology of EI people. Regardless of the emotional level of your parents, these books are a must-read for everyone. Why? Gibson kindly and directly delivers clear insights into EI behavior, which applies to any adult in your life.
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live with Confidence, deals with caring for yourself in ongoing relationships with EI people. These techniques are grouped by where and when you may encounter EI people to use the book as a reference guide. If you are close to someone who exhibits EI behaviors, you can flip to that section. If you work with EI people, there's a section for coworkers. This book focuses on how you nurture yourself and your identity once you've worked on healing from childhood trauma.
Gibson does a superb job of sharing direct context about EI people. She pulls no punches about EI people's damage but gives space to encourage growth and break the multi-generational trauma.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Really informative fun read
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
This book is divided into different subjects which makes it easy to read ALL or just the sections that your looking for direct information on. Really helpful, simple to understand and goes great with the other 2 she has.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024
★★★★★ 5
A Fabuous Book
Format: Paperback
This is a book not just for adult children of emotionally immature parents. It is a book for everyone! It was invaluable in helping me better understand myself and my relationships with others. I really liked the format of the book. It is divided into many interesting categories for easy referencing and reading. Dr. Gibson is an amazing writer. She certainly has deep insights and a very clear understanding of the human condition. I applaud her! All of my friends have been recipients of this wonderful book. I highly recommend it!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022