Overview

An exciting, safe, and fun guide to a spicier side of sex Kink For Dummies is a safe, positive, and easy-to-read roadmap to expanding (and exploring!) your sexual and personal horizons. It walks you through kink basics, shattering stigmas and myths as it goes, and explains how you can integrate these unique-to-you desires into your life using a mutual consent and respect framework. This book offers you multiple avenues to explore and play with your fantasies and provides step-by-step guidance on communication strategies, practices, and agreements you'll need to understand and implement so you can safely discover what you and your partner(s) enjoy the most. Inside: Straightforward and non-judgmental kink fundamentals, including bondage, role playing, fantasy, domination and submission, and more Strategies for overcoming common challenges and fears Techniques for finding your community and navigating a kinky lifestyle, regardless of your age A thrilling and informative exploration of mutually rewarding sexual experiences, Kink For Dummies is a fun and shame-free guide to connecting with your sexuality.

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Author:   Jaime M. Grant ,  Jack Harrison-Quintana
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781394353248

ISBN 10:   1394353243
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   03 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Kink Basics 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Kink! 7 Chapter 2: Defining Kink 13 Chapter 3: Grounding Kink in Consent 27 Chapter 4: Encountering Kinky Worlds 41 Part 2: Building Your Kinky Life 83 Chapter 5: Discovering and Claiming Your Kinks 85 Chapter 6: Making Your Own Kink Meaning 103 Chapter 7: Honing Your Communication Skills 117 Chapter 8: Creating Safe and Sexy Kink Agreements 141 Chapter 9: Developing Great Aftercare Practices 163 Part 3: Managing Common Challenges 173 Chapter 10: Managing Emotional Vulnerability and Risk 175 Chapter 11: Navigating Kink as a Trauma Survivor 191 Chapter 12: Working Out Struggles in Kink Relationships 211 Part 4: Living Your Best, Sustainable Kinky Life 247 Chapter 13: Finding Kink Community and Great Play Spaces 249 Chapter 14: Coming Out Kinky 265 Chapter 15: Adapting Over Your Long Kinky Life 277 Part 5: The Part of Tens 285 Chapter 16: Ten Hallmarks of a Vibrant Kink Sexuality 287 Chapter 17: Ten Things to Help You Build Your Best Kinky Scenes 291 Chapter 18: Ten Kinksters in History 297 Chapter 19: Ten (or so) Contemporary Kink Trailblazers 303 Appendix A: Glossary 309 Appendix B: Resources 323 Index 333

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Jaime M. Grant is a queer sex activist, researcher, and relationship coach. She’s best known for her sex workshop, Desire Mapping. Jack Harrison-Quintana is a queer Latino activist, author, and researcher. He works at the intersection of digital advocacy and LGBTQ+ justice.

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