One of the best books about sex work I've ever read!
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This is definitely one of the best books about being a sex worker I've ever read.  I highly recommend it.
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I don't read a great deal of true crime - I guess having investigated it for a hefty chunk of my career, reading it doesn't attract me as much as it does many people.
I got on to this title from chatting with one of the authors, Ruth Wykes, for one of her current book projects.  Combined with my last year and a half as a detective being in the Vice Squad, the subject of murdered sex workers was immediately of interest to me.
This book is simply excellent. It is horrendous to read of one murder after another of these women, generally street-based sex workers and therefore some of the very most vulnerable women in society.  The authors, Kylie Fox and Ruth Wykes, tackle this difficult subject with skill, writing in an informative and objective way, but displaying great compassion.  A book like this, in less adept writing hands, could all too easily become a feminist-style polemic, but Fox and Wykes avoid this pitfall, and instead deliver a very readable, although incredibly sad, collection of accounts of the lives and brutal deaths of 65 sex workers around Australia since the 1970s.  The appalling violence in these deaths, almost exclusively perpetrated by males, is spelled out, as it should be to illustrate its horror.  The fact that only about half of these murders have ever been solved is also highlighted, with the point being clearly made that society as a whole, and the media and the cops in particular, often regard the lives of sex workers as somehow less valuable than other people.  This, of course, is the central tragedy in the lives of these women and girls.  Along with the perils of drug addiction, which walk hand-in-hand with sex work for many.  Fox and Wykes have the breadth of understanding to see the true tragedy of the drug problem: that it is a health and welfare issue above all, rather than the crime problem that the Establishment in our society dictates it should be.  As an ex-cop who has believed in drug legalisation, combined with harm-minimisation strategies, for a very long time, these accounts of the dead women so strongly underscore taking a radically different approach to drugs in our society.  If drugs had been legally available to these women, many of them would not have been street-based sex workers, and therefore many of them would probably still be alive, enjoying their families and friends and a much better life.  There is a very sad irony here: the conservative forces, usually male-dominated, which control Australian society and create the moral taboo around sex work (despite so many of them being customers of the industry), are also the same forces who insist on prohibition of drugs (some of them are major beneficiaries of the drug trade, too).  And the authors here manage to capture the hypocrisy of those in power with the corrupt links between police, politicians and the sex industry.
On a final note, there was an added poignancy for me with this book: one of the murdered girls, Clare Garabedian, was a street-based sex worker in Perth when I was working vice there in the late 90s.  I met Clare several times, another very young, drug-addicted human tragedy; someone whose life could potentially have been so different.
I can't recommend this book enough.  All credit to the authors for their delivery: they have illustrated all the brutal and tragic aspects of these 65 cases, made many valid points of social commentary, highlighted all the hypocrisy and failings in our society, and yet none of these aspects have been overplayed.  The lingering effect of this book for me is the sheer humanity of it - this book is about many themes, but overwhelmingly it is about 65 people, women and girls who tragically are no longer with us.
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Every six months Braxton, a man with a dark past, acquired a prostitute as a sexual toy to use as he pleased. That is, until he met Jessica. From the beginning he could see she was different than his previous nineteen toys. She was smart, beautiful, and although she liked his darkness, she didn't fully submit to his orders, and had a big mouth. When they made it through the most difficult times and realized they belonged with each other, a series of hostile events threatened to mess up what theyd worked so hard for. Braxton is determined to fix it, but will he succeed?

This is an excellently written book with a gripping plot that kept me glued to the pages the whole time.  I didn't like the elements borrowed from Fifty Shades like the sex therapist, drug addicted prostitute for a mother, and the blip, even though I loved Fifty Shades.

 With that said, Im giving it five stars because I loved it!
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I have read a lot of m/m erotica, and this is one of the best.  Not only does the author write well with plenty of sex and also plot, but this is a very realistic account of a man learning something new about his sexuality in his twenties.  The author does a fantastic job of taking us through his process of coming to understand himself.  As someone who went through a similar situation, I found the story really spoke to me.  I really appreciated also that the author didn't use deliberate misunderstandings to drive the characters apart -- they were allowed to explain themselves as best they could, and each man knows where the other is coming from, even if that truth is hard to accept.

I also appreciate the fact that the author doesn't try to make Dustin's marriage one-dimensional -- he admits that he stayed in an emotionally abusive relationship for the 10% good, and also admits that he isn't over, and has a long ways to go to get over, his ex-wife.  This internal conflict is what a lot of people who have never been in a controlling relationship don't understand, and the author does a great job of integrating Dustin's ability to free himself from those who would control him with his acceptance of his sexuality.

If I didn't already love this author's stories, this would put her at the top of my reading list!
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This Book is a wealth of knowledge I have been in threesome before but my partner was less then honest and he ruined them  for all involved . Honesty is so crucial to have a successful experience . I have been the  3rd invited in by partners several times although more successful then with my ex  the  woman always had hang-ups about "her man" going "too Far" with me  even though she would never have ANY issue with how far she and I went . Wish those woman could have read this book they would have enjoyed our mnage a trios' so MUCH more !  Thanks to V for writing this book and Thanks for M helping with the research ! LOL ;) --
P.S. Another perk ~~the packaging is marked , "TIME SENSITIVE" , which is essential when purchasing pornography  through the internet and having to rely on  snail mail for delivery !
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I got this from a girlfriend who loved it, and I initially picked it up out of obligation.  However, I kept reading because Dr. Livoti and Miss Topp really have something here.  The in-depth coverage of topics I was never even aware of made me question the completeness of my sexual education.  It's a must read full of need-to-knows, vaginal trivia, and interesting anecdotes that make the read enjoyable and enlightening, even for a person without a vagina.  I have since bought 10 copies for all my girlfriends.
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I know a great deal about the bdsm lifestyle so this was a must read for me. I was so happy I did. he & She by Wayne Clark is phenomenal. The main character Kit is a guy entering the dreaded mid life crisis. Where guys are thinking what I am doing with my life? What am I going to keep doing with my life? Lastly, what do I want out of my life? He could keep going on in his humdrum manner, but Kit decided to take a different road.

Kit stumbles across a profile surfing the Internet of the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. She was a dominatrix. It appears a light just clicked in his head, and he knew what he wanted. And he put everything else behind to pursue something that was probably always there just beneath the surfaces. Kit appeared to have found the missing thing he needed. I don't want to give too much away because this book is truly a wonderful read. I read it in one day. I could barely put it down. I think because even though I am woman I could sympathize with Kit getting older, and you feel like something is missing from your life. I would definitely recommend this book. Characters are well defined, and interesting.  The book is filled with emotion and self-discovery. I don't usually read too many books more than once. But I can definitely see it happening with this one.
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A very revealing literature that takes us into the very secretive world of a Dominatrix and her kinky lifestyle, including professional organizations. Great descriptions of sexual practices, as well as inspiring educational services are served in this easy to read book. I like some of the low resolution b/w photos.
The provocative title reveals it all. This book is an inspiration to re-self-exam just how judgement free we really are. Don't most of us progressed personalities claim to be judgement free?
Pros: Very honest: revealing the thinking of a dominatrix; social critical; surprisingly spiritual; nice cover - great title; lends itself for a steamy sequal
Cons: Too many acronyms (although spelled out); I personally missed more explicit sex scenes; relatively short book
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I initially read this book on a whim from the library, after about the first 2 chapters I knew I had to buy it.  The overall writing style can be a bit over tenuous, but the information inside is truly amazing.  While we all hear about "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" and the amazing tales that come out of vacationing people there, we don't know the true story behind not only how people came to Vegas, why they came, and what life is really like behind all the hype of the world's party town.  Very few books I can say that I had to re-read simply out of interest and the joy of reading, but this is one of those that draws you into itself, and the true persons of Las Vegas emerge.  From the Oscars of Porn, to the Porn Stars themselves, to the steppers, pros. and not so pros. that were willing to talk about their lives, it envelops you and draws you to the Taboo questions you never feel ready or able to talk about but are truly interested in.  I think that this book is a must read for anyone interested in Las Vegas, and the "underworld" that exists within the mysteries of visiting the one and only Las Vegas.
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This book really opened my eyes to the world of sex trafficking.  The true stories that Ms. Jordheim portrays are almost beyond belief.  How can a mother, an uncle, or a friend do this to a victim?  How can a helicopter mom lose her daughter to sex trafficking?  Why do they blame themselves?  Why don't they just leave?  It is so sad and right now on our southern borders these drug traffickers make more money peddling human beings for sex than for drugs.  It is hard to read but stay with it, they need you to.
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After all the buzz about 50 Shades of Grey, looking at/reading something that is based on a true story versus fiction clear shows that fact is far more interesting, engaging, and yes, shocking at times then the made up stuff. Rodman's candor comes through loud and clear. This is not the typical "tell-all" revealing the chaos and screw-ups of known personalities--if you are looking for that, you won't find it. It's a behind the scenes tell-all of what Rodman's journey into escorting and then being a Madam was about. Along the way, you get a voyeur's view of inner and darker sides ... along with plenty of surprises (who would have thought that shopping was a side bonus to escorting?), and yes, some positives. As an escort, she cared about her customers; as a Madam, she cared about her girls.

This book is visually attractive, starting with the cover. After all, old-timer Robin Leach from the Life Styles of the Rich and Famous says it's "Shockingly honest and unforgettable ... and cocktail of erotic pleasures ..." he's right.
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Okay, this book is about cunnilingus. The author discusses a woman's anatomy (in the groin area), methods of stimulation, the process of the female sexual response, and techniques/routines you can do to thoroughly please a woman via oral stimulation.

I'm a 22 year old guy who's fairly familiar with cunnilingus, but I must say I've benefited greatly from the wealth of knowledge this book has to offer. It's a fast read (because it's difficult to put down), but you won't be disappointed. I look forward to experimenting with my new knowledge one day...

I highly recommend this book, I would buy it again, and it's really a wonderful, open way to educate men (and some women) about the priority and magnitude of being an expect "cunning linguist"
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I really enjoyed this book, in fact I enjoyed it so much I read it in one sitting. When one story was completed I couldn't wait to read the next one and before I knew it, I had finished the book. I thought it showed you from  an insider's view how rewarding and anxiety filled this type of profession  could be. It was at times both funny and frightening. I highly recomend  this book to anyone whoever thought of being an escort or even using an  escort.
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This an incredibly illuminating, well-researched, well-written and powerful book on the amazing sex worker rights movement in Africa (and around the world). Unlike many resources, which conflate trafficking and sex work, Professor Chi Mgbako centers the voices of sex workers and their allies through first-person narratives and nuanced social, anthropological and legal analysis. The book introduces the reader to the sex workers' rights movement in Africa; discusses the harmful effects of criminalization; gives a fantastic overview of intersectionality and solidarity with other movements; and traces the rise of one of the most interesting labor rights movements in Africa, which has faced great opposition and marginalization. To Live Freely in This World is a must-read for anyone interested in sex worker's rights, labor rights, human rights, Africa or social justice generally.
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Wonderfully written book that demonstrates the life of a sex addict. A great plot that gives insight not only with the struggles of man, but with our world culture. Yes, it does have it's share of romance scenes, but it also is very suspenseful which keeps the reader in tune from start to end. I deffinitely recommend this book and the others in the "Affair" series.
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Ramita Navai reveals an underworld of love sex and "sin" in the most unlikely place on the planet,
Written in a raunchy and page turning style,the book captivates and brings you to question your own morals,ethics and beliefs. It really reveals how humans act much like naughty monkeys that want what they are not permitted. Ramita brings all her characters to life to the extent we are sad when they leave their chapter
We want to know more! Her insights into all the personalities is awesome. Almost questionable. Then at the end in the summary on each protagonist ,we realize it is her skill as investigate journalist turning real life into exciting adventure tales of people,who in the main are living double lives in Tehran. This book is a must read for anybody wanting to understand how others endure adapt and pervert suppression of desire.
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Despite the step-father's criminal actions and the actuality of prostitution, this has to be one of the hotest books I have  ever read.  Its well written, a fun format; working back and forth from the first person perspective of the mother and Louise.  But it's the sex that sets this book apart.  Louise and her one time male best friend Josh.( and the explination that josh isn't gay, and he's not Lou anymore)  How many gurls haven't dreamed of that one.  Louise and her desire for her step-mother, and the forced oral with her step-father.  I know my panties had a tent the size of Pike's Peak while i read this one.  Good porn is suppose to titalate and intrigue.  This did more than that.  This book kept me steaming for weeks after.  Like an old love, every time I thought about it I had to duck in the bathroom for relief so my feeling wouldn't show thru my dress.  Highly reccomended!!!  dianefromcarroll@yahoo.com