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A masterwork of feminist ideology, brilliantly exposing pornography as the antithesis of free expression and the enemy of liberty In this powerful and devastating critique, poet, philosopher, and feminist Susan Griffin exposes the inherent psychological horrors of pornography. Griffin argues that, rather than encouraging expression, pornographic images and the philosophies that support them actually stifle freedoms through the dehumanization, subjugation,...
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This unique study of sexuality and society offers a provocative reframing of the subject-including what the author calls a periodic table of perversions.
In Smut, Murray S. Davis investigates sex in a way that differs from nearly all previous books on the subject. Discarding the simplistic theory of sex as a natural instinct, he sets out to develop new explanations for its universal appeal. Drawing on a wide variety of literary forms, including the...
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The essential account of R. Kelly's actions and their consequences, a reckoning two decades in the making
In November 2000, Chicago journalist and music critic Jim DeRogatis received an anonymous fax that alleged R. Kelly had a problem with "young girls." Weeks later, DeRogatis broke the shocking story, publishing allegations that the R&B superstar and local hero had groomed girls, sexually abused them, and paid them off. DeRogatis thought his...
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Winner of the MLA's 2016 Alan Bray Prize for Best Book in GLBTQ Studies
How BDSM can be used as a metaphor for black female sexuality. The Color of Kink explores black women's representations and performances within American pornography and BDSM (bondage and discipline, domination and submission, and sadism and masochism) from the 1930s to the present, revealing the ways in which they illustrate a complex and...
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The Feminist Porn Book brings together for the first time writings by feminists in the adult industry and research by feminist porn scholars. This book investigates not only how feminists understand pornography, but also how feminists do porn-that is, direct, act in, produce, and consume one of the world's most lucrative and growing industries. With original contributions by Susie Bright, Candida Royalle, Betty Dodson, Nina Hartley, Buck Angel, Lynn...
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Part exposé, part x-rated travel guide -- the ultimate insider's look at America's adult playground
Vegas. It's a place where Midwestern couples become uninhibited swingers, where shy schoolgirls morph into sexy strippers pulling in $1,000 a night, and where randy tourists come to score at more than just blackjack and craps. What happens here, stays here -- and Vegas nightlife is hotter than it's ever been before.
In Skin City, journalist and longtime...
8) Maxxxed Out
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THE STORY OF PORN THAT'S NEVER BEEN TOLD: Maxxxed Out is based on the true story of Meg Foster's experience working in the office of a modern-day porn company.
Spanning six years, this collection of outrageous and unexpected stories weaves together a young woman's rise to extreme heights within the adult film business and her struggles along the way. Chock-full of industry insider tips and secrets, this story also reveals what it is really like...
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When Oberlin, Ohio, resident Cynthia Stewart dropped off eleven rolls of film at a drugstore near her home, she had no idea that two snapshots of her eight-year-old daughter would cause the county prosecutor to arrest her, take her away in handcuffs, threaten to remove her child from her home, and charge her with crimes that carried the possibility of sixteen years in prison. Thankfully, Cynthia's community came to her defense and supported her through...
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Addiction can be a challenging and overwhelming issue for individuals who struggle with it. It can take many different forms, from smoking and substance abuse to video game addiction and binge-watching. The constant urge to engage in these behaviors can leave individuals feeling helpless and out of control.In this book about addictions, you will discover a wealth of information about the nature of addiction, including its causes, effects, and treatment...
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Ready for self-discovery?
Discover "Simpin' Ain't Easy: Twelve Steps to Embracing Common Sense and Rejecting Stupidity" - a potent fusion of self-help and memoir philosophy that challenges norms, changing lives.
The author fearlessly embraces accountability, revealing his life's truths - the highs, lows, and all between. This book strips away excuses, focusing on personal responsibility. Every choice, twist, and turn urges self-confrontation...
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Par Gamblers anonymes
Méditations pour les personnes aux prises avec le jeu compulsif. Cet ouvrage vous aidera à méditer et à entreprendre chaque journée dans un état de paix intérieure. Pour chaque jour, il vous est proposé trois formes de recueillement, à travers les thèmes suivants :
la réflexion du jour
aujourd'hui je prie
aujourd'hui je me souviendrai
De plus, une question vous est posée afin de vous aider à poursuivre votre cheminement...
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Embark on a transformative journey with 'Breaking Chains: Escaping the Prison of Dependence.' This compelling exploration delves into the complexities of breaking free from the bonds that hold us captive, be it emotional ties, habits, or dependencies that hinder personal growth.Through insightful narratives and empowering strategies, this book serves as a guide for those seeking liberation from the chains of dependence. Discover the path to autonomy,...
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He's the porn world's Everyman. Blessed with an enormous "talent" yet average looks, he's starred in more than 1,700 adult films, directed 250 of them, and over the last twenty years has become porn's biggest ambassador to the mainstream. He's appeared in 60 regular films, 14 music videos, and VH1's Surreal Life, starred in the critically acclaimed Porn star (a movie about his life), and in Being Ron Jeremy (a take off on Being John Malkovich), co-starring...
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Jeffrey Dahmer was a notorious American serial killer who murdered 17 young men and boys between 1978 and 1991. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 21, 1960, and committed his first murder at 18. Dahmer was known for his shocking crimes, including cannibalism, necrophilia, and preserving body parts as souvenirs. He was arrested in 1991 after one of his intended victims managed to escape and alert the police. Dahmer was eventually sentenced...
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When you are in a family with many successful marriages all around you, how do you know if you are the only one living with a porn addict? Do you simply ask, or do you remember your vows till death do us part and keep quiet? His secret became ours and before I knew it, we were more than two decades into a marriage under seize by a porn addiction. Like a fly trapped in a spider’s web, he was totally under the control of pornography and held captive...
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Claudia Black's updated bestselling primer for women whose partners are acting out sexually.
Multiple affairs, compulsive pornography, prostitutes, and voyeurism—no matter their "drug" of choice, men who act out sexually leave their partners reeling in fear, rage, shame, and isolation. But there is hope. Bestselling author Claudia Black's revised edition of her classic work Deceived offers women in relationships plagued
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In Search of a Salve is the written personification of what it means to stare the truth of yourself in the mirror and accept it wholeheartedly. In stories tender and raw, K E Garland invites listeners on the journey of her life as she discovers herself, her sexuality, and subsequent sex addiction.
No topic is too taboo or off limits, from the sexual assaults she suffered as a child to the exhibitionism displayed and multiple abortions she had as an...
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