The Human Sexuality Shelf

Wild Monogamy
Mali Apple and Joe Dunn
A Higher Possibility
www.wildmonogamy.com
9780984562282, $16.00 print, $9.99 ebook, $TBA audiobook

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984562281

Wild Monogamy: Cultivating Erotic Intimacy to Keep Passion and Desire Alive=
is testimony to the notion that monogamy translates to eventual boredom in=
the bedroom and other rooms of the relationship house, as well. It provide=
s keys to mitigating the impact of a long-term commitment by reintroducing = the spicy elements of surprise that are often the hallmarks of a new sexual=
relationship, tailoring these to the long-haulers who are committed not on=
ly to each other exclusively, but the notion that passion can be maintained=
, extended, and ignited in any relationship no matter how long its duration=
..

Readers might anticipate some of these exercises and their focus, but the r= eal surprise lies in a close inspection of underlying barriers to sexuality=
and relationships. These range from jealousy to negative self-perceptions.=
Mali Apple and Joe Dunn promote a method of not just transcending these em= otions, but taking control of their power and using them to foster new erot=
ic connections in a relationship.

Wild Monogamy directs readers to the process of identifying and working wit=
h their responses and emotions to encourage a greater sense of psychologica=
l and sexual connection with their partner, rather than looking elsewhere t=
o fill the gaps. With its focus on conditioning, thought patterns, and phys= ical and mental impacts on relationships, Wild Monogamy provides not just i= deals, but solutions to common problems.

Stories of others in similar situations who harnessed the power and promise=
of new relationship approaches form the foundations of an example-driven a= pproach: "In the stories that follow, you'll see examples of how couples ha=
ve decided together what kinds of encounters might be right for them. In pa= rticular, notice how they support each other through any inse-curity or jea= lousy, as well as how their awareness and intentions help to ensure their e= xperiences are enjoyable for all. And unlike options that are often designe=
d to keep emotional connection to a minimum, such as swinging, sex clubs, o=
r sex parties, notice that these stories involve intimacy on all levels: ph= ysical, intellectual/creative, emotional, and even spiritual."

Wild Monogamy's promise to monogamous couples rests on the premise that bot=
h participants are interested in considering positive changes designed to p= romote the longevity and passion of their relationship. Couples willing to =
do this kind of work, and libraries supporting them with materials that enc= ourage it, will find Wild Monogamy a lesson in better living. It takes the = latest research on sex and love and translates it into ideas and experience=
s any couple can learn from, tapping the healing power of eroticism to tran= sform individuals and couples alike.

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