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OverviewAs a boy, Zachary Zane sensed that all was not right when images of his therapist naked popped into his head. He sometimes imagined other people naked, too, and without an explanation why, a deep sense of shame pervaded these thoughts. Though his therapist assured him a little imagination was nothing to be ashamed of, over the years, society told him otherwise. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Zachary ZanePublisher: Abrams Imprint: Abrams Image ISBN: 9781419764714ISBN 10: 1419764713 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 25 May 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIn a world where sexuality and masculinity are often misunderstood and conflated, Zachary Zane manages to use his own unique experiences to knock down stigmas and expand what it means to have a healthy relationship with sex. His honest approach is a welcome reprieve from the messages of our youth and his self-exploration not only encourages but enables us to do our own. -- ALLISON RASKIN, podcaster and New York Times bestselling author [A] lively examination of all things sexual . . . His observations are lucid, fearlessly candid, informative, and, well, wise. This doesn't mean they are in any way didactic--they're always accessible, often funny, and, best of all, they leave the reader with the admonishment that being kind doesn't cost you a dime. -- Booklist Zane pushes the envelope . . . His arguments about the complications of bisexual visibility are particularly salient. -- Publishers Weekly Zachary Zane . . . has written this refreshing collection of personal essays as an effort to get to the root of the sexual shame that runs rampant in American culture and help others lead more shame-free lives. Accessible, engaging, and genuinely hilarious, these essays are as titillating as they are educational. -- Buzzfeed, Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of 2023 Zachary Zane is a FABULOUS queer writer and thinker who's doing the Lord's work by promoting bi-visibility, teaching the children about polyamory, and helping the LGBTQ+ community--and really, all people--learn how to become their best authentic selves. -- BILLY PORTER, actor, singer, and author Zachary Zane is one of the best sex writers working today. He has a unique ability to balance humor with a deep appreciation for the vulnerability and humanity of his subjects. And reading about Zane's own sexual adventures is like getting invited to Sunday brunch by your wittiest, sluttiest, funniest friend and getting to listen to him recount his crazy weekend. -- DAN SAVAGE, sex columnist and New York Times bestselling author In a world where sexuality and masculinity are often misunderstood and conflated, Zachary Zane manages to use his own unique experiences to knock down stigmas and expand what it means to have a healthy relationship with sex. His honest approach is a welcome reprieve from the messages of our youth and his self-exploration not only encourages but enables us to do our own. -- ALLISON RASKIN, podcaster and New York Times bestselling author Zachary Zane is a FABULOUS queer writer and thinker who's doing the Lord's work by promoting bi-visibility, teaching the children about polyamory, and helping the LGBTQ+ community--and really, all people--learn how to become their best authentic selves. -- BILLY PORTER, actor, singer, and author Zachary Zane is one of the best sex writers working today. He has a unique ability to balance humor with a deep appreciation for the vulnerability and humanity of his subjects. And reading about Zane's own sexual adventures is like getting invited to Sunday brunch by your wittiest, sluttiest, funniest friend and getting to listen to him recount his crazy weekend. -- DAN SAVAGE, sex columnist and New York Times bestselling author """In a world where sexuality and masculinity are often misunderstood and conflated, Zachary Zane manages to use his own unique experiences to knock down stigmas and expand what it means to have a healthy relationship with sex. His honest approach is a welcome reprieve from the messages of our youth and his self-exploration not only encourages but enables us to do our own.""-- ""ALLISON RASKIN, podcaster and New York Times bestselling author"" ""[A] lively examination of all things sexual . . . His observations are lucid, fearlessly candid, informative, and, well, wise. This doesn't mean they are in any way didactic--they're always accessible, often funny, and, best of all, they leave the reader with the admonishment that ""being kind doesn't cost you a dime."" -- ""Booklist"" ""The author succeeds at candidly detailing and measuring the value of his sexual exploits . . . Zane provides an enlightening glossary of common and lesser-known sexual terminology . . . His emphatic discourses on erotic liberation, the misunderstood bisexual community, and overcoming sexual shame are credible and noteworthy."" -- ""Kirkus"" ""Zachary Zane . . . has written this refreshing collection of personal essays as an effort to get to the root of the sexual shame that runs rampant in American culture and help others lead more shame-free lives. Accessible, engaging, and genuinely hilarious, these essays are as titillating as they are educational."" -- ""Buzzfeed, Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of 2023"" ""Zachary Zane is a FABULOUS queer writer and thinker who's doing the Lord's work by promoting bi-visibility, teaching the children about polyamory, and helping the LGBTQ+ community--and really, all people--learn how to become their best authentic selves."" -- ""BILLY PORTER, actor, singer, and author"" ""Zachary Zane is one of the best sex writers working today. He has a unique ability to balance humor with a deep appreciation for the vulnerability and humanity of his subjects. And reading about Zane's own sexual adventures is like getting invited to Sunday brunch by your wittiest, sluttiest, funniest friend and getting to listen to him recount his crazy weekend."" -- ""DAN SAVAGE, sex columnist and New York Times bestselling author"" ""Zane pushes the envelope . . . His arguments about the complications of bisexual visibility are particularly salient."" -- ""Publishers Weekly""" Author InformationZachary Zane is a Brooklyn-based columnist, sex expert, and activist whose work focuses on sexuality, culture, and the LGBTQ+ community. He is the author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto. He’s also the coauthor of Men’s Health: Best. Sex. Ever. He has two columns: “Sexplain It” the sex and relationship advice column at Men’s Health and “Navigating Non-Monogamy” at Cosmo, where he shares all the mistakes he’s made in his polyamory journey, so you don’t have to. He is also the founder and editor in chief of Boyslut zine, which publishes real sex stories from kinksters worldwide. His work on sexuality and relationships has been published in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, GQ, OUT, and many others. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |