Download or read book Cuddle Party written by Monique Darling and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word "rules" can invoke a concept of law for some. Monique's Darling's book is not a book of rules, it's more a book of observations, wisdom and guidelines on her journey through very rough and tumultuous landscape called life. The backdrop is of Cuddle Parties, relationships and dealing with one's own past. But the real treasure is in what is gained from the journey she takes us on with her, giving us permission to share these learned gifts with her. It's a perfect companion for anyone stepping out on their journey to self discovery.Or in other words, "An epic tale of one woman's journey deep into the heart of intimacy to find the unmarked treasure. A story full of dangerous emotion traps, navigating complicated social experiments, love found, and lost, and the magnificent boundaries created to support experiences unimaginable. It's a heroic rise of one soul while practicing 11 Cuddle Party rules!" Who would read that?
Download or read book The Cuddle Sutra written by Rob Grader and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the simple act of an embrace, two people can be joined together in such an intense bond that words no longer serve a purpose. The cuddle says it all. The Cuddle Sutra is an all-encompassing resource for the act of cuddling, filled with detailed descriptions and illustrations of all the ways to express affection, whether you're in the privacy of your own bedroom or walking down Main Street. Includes 50 cuddle positions, fully illustrated, for such locales as: . Snuggling in the bedroom . Kanoodling on the couch . Hand-Dancing . Enchanting Embraces And much, much more!
Download or read book The Good Girl Revolution written by Wendy Shalit and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the country, there’s a youth-led rebellion challenging the status quo. In Seattle and Pittsburgh, teenage girls protest against companies that sell sleazy clothing. Online, a nineteen-year-old describes her struggles with her mother, who she feels is pressuring her to lose her virginity. In a small town outside Philadelphia, an eleventh-grade girl, upset over a “dirty book” read aloud in English class, takes her case to the school board. These are not your mother’s rebels. Drawing on numerous studies and interviews, the brilliant Wendy Shalit makes the case that today’s virulent “bad girl” mindset truly oppresses young women. She reveals how the media, one’s peers, and even parents can undermine girls’ quests for their authentic selves, and explains what it means to break from the herd mentality and choose integrity over popularity. Written with sincerity and upbeat humor, The Good Girl Revolution rescues the good girl from the realm of mythology and old manners guides to show that today’ s version is the real rebel. Society may perceive the good girl as “mild,” but Shalit demonstrates that she is in fact the opposite. The new female role models are not “people pleasing” or repressed; they are outspoken and reclaiming their individuality. These empowering stories are sure to be an inspiration to teenagers and parents alike. Join the conversation at www.thegoodgirlrevolution.com
Download or read book Creating Consent Culture written by Marcia Baczynski and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine a world where no one feared a violation of their boundaries? A world where everyone felt safe in their bodies and confident in asking for what they wanted? Teaching consent education is the way to achieve this vision, and this entry level book for educators helps you teach and discuss consent issues to young adults, from 10+.The fun, interactive exercises in this book focus on consent in all interactions, not just sexual ones, and explores skills that help young people to increase their relational intelligence and build positive, reciprocal relationships. Drawing on their combined experiences of over 25 years as consent educators, the authors have seen that more respectful, generous and joyful ways of relating to one another are possible. In this vital book, they challenge common assumptions about consent and coercion, and invite educators of all walks to become instigators of a profound culture shift.
Download or read book Girls Gone Mild written by Wendy Shalit and published by Random House. This book was released on 2007-06-26 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At twenty-three, Wendy Shalit punctured conventional wisdom with A Return to Modesty, arguing that our hope for true lasting love is not a problem to be fixed but rather a wonderful instinct that forms the basis for civilization. Now, in Girls Gone Mild, the brilliantly outspoken author investigates an emerging new movement. Despite nearly-naked teen models posing seductively to sell us practically everything, and the proliferation of homemade sex tapes as star-making vehicles, a youth-led rebellion is already changing course. In Seattle and Pittsburgh, teenage girls protest against companies that sell sleazy clothing. Online, a nineteen-year-old describes her struggles with her mother, who she feels is pressuring her to lose her virginity. In a small town outside Philadelphia, an eleventh-grade girl, upset over a “dirty book” read aloud in English class, takes her case to the school board. These are not your mother’s rebels. In an age where pornography is mainstream, teen clothing seems stripper-patented, and “experts” recommend that we learn to be emotionally detached about sex, a key (and callously) targeted audience–girls–is fed up. Drawing on numerous studies and interviews, Shalit makes the case that today’s virulent “bad girl” mindset most truly oppresses young women. Nowadays, as even the youngest teenage girls feel the pressure to become cold sex sirens, put their bodies on public display, and suppress their feelings in order to feel accepted and (temporarily) loved, many young women are realizing that “friends with benefits” are often anything but. And as these girls speak for themselves, we see that what is expected of them turns out to be very different from what is in their own hearts. Shalit reveals how the media, one’s peers, and even parents can undermine girls’ quests for their authentic selves, details the problems of sex without intimacy, and explains what it means to break from the herd mentality and choose integrity over popularity. Written with sincerity and upbeat humor, Girls Gone Mild rescues the good girl from the realm of mythology and old manners guides to show that today’s version is the real rebel: She is not “people pleasing” or repressed; she is simply reclaiming her individuality. These empowering stories are sure to be an inspiration to teenagers and parents alike.
Download or read book Girlhood written by Melissa Febos and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Book Critics Circle Award Winner National Bestseller Lambda Literary Award Finalist NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME * NPR * The Washington Post * Kirkus Reviews * Washington Independent Review of Books * The Millions * Electric Literature * Ms Magazine * Entropy Magazine * Largehearted Boy * Passerbuys “Irreverent and original.” –New York Times “Magisterial.” –The New Yorker “An intoxicating writer.” –The Atlantic “A classic!” –Mary Karr “A true light in the dark.” –Stephanie Danler “An essential, heartbreaking project.” –Carmen Maria Machado A gripping set of stories about the forces that shape girls and the adults they become. A wise and brilliant guide to transforming the self and our society. In her powerful new book, critically acclaimed author Melissa Febos examines the narratives women are told about what it means to be female and what it takes to free oneself from them. When her body began to change at eleven years old, Febos understood immediately that her meaning to other people had changed with it. By her teens, she defined herself based on these perceptions and by the romantic relationships she threw herself into headlong. Over time, Febos increasingly questioned the stories she'd been told about herself and the habits and defenses she'd developed over years of trying to meet others' expectations. The values she and so many other women had learned in girlhood did not prioritize their personal safety, happiness, or freedom, and she set out to reframe those values and beliefs. Blending investigative reporting, memoir, and scholarship, Febos charts how she and others like her have reimagined relationships and made room for the anger, grief, power, and pleasure women have long been taught to deny. Written with Febos' characteristic precision, lyricism, and insight, Girlhood is a philosophical treatise, an anthem for women, and a searing study of the transitions into and away from girlhood, toward a chosen self.
Download or read book The Snuggle Party Guidebook written by Dave Wheitner and published by Divergent Drummer Publications. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2015 Indie Book Awards Finalist, Relationships. In just a few weeks, you can be hosting platonic touch-positive events, enjoying warmer friendships, creating a supportive tribe, and resonating with others on a deeper heartfelt level. Packed with knowledge of experts from a long-established snuggling community, this book gives you all the tools to spark change: * an explanation of snuggle parties and how they can change lives * 25 touch-positive games and activities to introduce others to snuggling * snuggle party rules * identification of internal barriers to enjoying physical affection * tips on attracting other snugglers, even if you're a bit shy * ideas for creating a safe, comfortable cuddle environment * tips on sexuality, gender, couples, dating, and cultural diversity * pointers on self-care and getting support, such as money and volunteers * strategies for managing social and emotional dynamics * ways platonic cuddling can complement and enhance romantic relationships * This book has much to offer for anyone who desires more physical affection and intimacy. It may be especially powerful for: those grieving loss of a partner due to divorce or death, those in addictions recovery who want to abstain from romantic and sexual relationships, young adults who crave more touch but aren't ready for a romantic relationship, partners separated due to military service, people seeking support following a geographic relocation, individuals in residential care settings, and those considering careers in the growing field of professional snuggling and cuddling.
Download or read book The Bliss Mistress Guide to Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary written by Edie Weinstein and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2011-09-19 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you long for a life that sings and soars? Do you have dreams and desires that light you up from the inside? What would it be like to be a human sparkler? The Bliss Mistress Guide to Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary invites you to take a step into the life you have always wanted; filled with love, abundance, adventure, success, healing, joy, healthy relationships, self-exploration, and fun. Come along on a journey with the Bliss Mistress and learn to become the mistress or master of your own bliss. Savor Bliss Bites, such as: Make Magic Happen Every Moment You are truly an alchemist who can turn lead into gold. Find a magic word and make it your own. At the mention of this mantra, your world is transformed. Frowns turn upside down, broken hearts are mended and impossible dreams, become I'm-possible realities. Tickle Your Fancy Discover ways to make the edges of your mouth curl up. Could be by taking a walk in the woods or savoring a decadent treat. You know that fat, calories, and cholesterol don't count if you indulge with joy. There is no such thing as guilty pleasure. Color With Your Creative Juices When you were born, you were given an entire box of brand new crayons and an unlimited imagination with which to paint a rainbow design on the landscape of your future. Remember to color outside the lines.
Download or read book Your Wildest Dreams Within Reason written by Mike Sacks and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Wildest Dreams, Within Reason collects Mike Sacks's unique humor pieces--craigslist ads, lesser-known tantric positions, letters to famous authors, lists, jokes, and the occasional illustration--into one handsome volume. Ever accidentally sent a mass e-mail to your office describing your Not Safe-For-Work fantasy kingdom? Or been confused about the ground rules at a cuddle party? Looking to rent an overpriced room in the Hamptons from a co-dependent sociopath with a checkered past (and a hot tub)? Good. Your Wildest Dreams, Within Reason collects Mike Sacks’s unique humor pieces—Craigslist ads, lesser-known tantric positions, letters to famous authors, Shaft living in the suburbs, a classic-rock DJ suffering a nervous breakdown, the occasional list—into one handsome, convenient volume. Originally published in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Esquire, and McSweeney’s, among other venerable publications, Sacks’s writing is original and sharp, yet broadly funny. Whether it’s a groom tweeting his wedding and honeymoon in real time, or a publisher offering editorial suggestions for The Diary of Anne Frank, Sacks’s work tangles contemporary social satire with his absurdist sensibilities.
Download or read book Dating and Interpersonal Relationships written by Nicolae Sfetcu and published by Nicolae Sfetcu. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to interpersonal relationship – methods, advice and tips for friendship, dating and online dating, intimate relationship, love and kiss, flirting, seduction, romance, marriage and wedding. Interpersonal relationships are social associations, connections, or affiliations between two or more people. They vary in differing levels of intimacy and sharing, implying the discovery or establishment of common ground, and may be centered around something(s) shared in common. The study of relationships is of concern to sociology, psychology and anthropology. Dating is a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by two persons with the aim of each assessing the other’s suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.
Download or read book Advancing Sexual Consent and Agential Practices in Higher Education written by Jason A. Laker and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an in-depth exploration of sexual consent communication and negotiation practices among students and efforts to prevent and respond to sexual coercion and violence within the context of North American higher education institutions. Delving into the complexities of communication around sexual consent, it examines how factors such as identity, early learning experiences, societal norms, and coercive elements influence interactions among young adult postsecondary students. It emphasizes the importance of agency in intimate settings and how this is shaped by these factors. The methodology employed in this decade-long research is innovative and interview-based, providing a rich narrative from student perspectives. These narratives serve to highlight the intricate interplay between individual agency and societal expectations in intimate situations. The book also incorporates valuable insights from other experts in the field. These contributions serve to contextualize the study’s findings within the broader theoretical framework and research on the subject. This approach not only enriches the descriptions of the study but also provides a more holistic understanding of the topic. As such, the book ultimately helps to inform educational policies and professional practices to promote sexual agency and address pressing issues such as sexual coercion, violence, and assault on campus. This volume will appeal to researchers and stakeholders in higher education, including educators, upper-level students, professional practitioners, and parents. In doing so, it contributes to the conversation around creating a safer and more respectful environment in higher education institutions.
Download or read book The Undercover Mother written by Eirin Thompson and published by Hachette Books Ireland. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A part-time job as an undercover store detective at the Riverside Shopping Mall seems ideal for our mum-of-three whose kids are now at school. Used to not being noticed at home, she feels she has the perfect credentials. The invisible eye of the Mall, she witnesses the good, bad and ugly of suburban life and it's not long before things become more complicated than the job fist promised. There's the mystery of the posh schoolgirl, and why security is turning a blind eye. Theres the question of dubious vote-casting in the bonny baby competition. Theres Zero FM star Lindy May, and the case of her missing brother. And then, bizarrely, she finds herself cast as the reluctant sleuth in an abandoned baby case from many years back . . . where nothing is quite as it first seems. With home life in growing disarray, the pressure begins to mount, and it's not long before everything starts to get a little blurry around the edges. The Undercover Mother is a hilarious, unflinchingly honest tale of an unforgettable heroine who's trying hard not so much to have it all but to keep intact the bit that she does have.
Download or read book Breaking Free written by Marcie Bianco and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold argument that “equality” is a racist, patriarchal ideal that perpetuates women’s systemic oppression and limits the possibilities of feminism—with a plan to transform the movement For more than a century, women have fought for equality. Yet, time and again, their battles have fallen short. Even so-called constitutionally-protected equal rights can be withdrawn by judges and undermined by legislators. But the greater problem is in the notion of equality itself. In Breaking Free, culture writer Marcie Bianco persuasively argues that the very concept of equality is a fallacy, an illusory goal that cannot address historic forms of discrimination and oppression. Starting with the campaign for women’s suffrage and traveling through modern history, she shows us how equality has been designed to keep women and disenfranchised communities chasing an unobtainable goal. Conditioned for generations to want equality, it has become an insidious mindset locking us into the gender binary and reductive identity politics. Bianco calls upon a long-overlooked lineage to argue that only freedom can liberate feminism from these constraints, and proposes three freedom practices for women to reclaim their bodily autonomy and power. What happens if we free ourselves of equality? Controversial and thrilling, Breaking Free guides readers toward new hope for the future of the feminist movement.
Download or read book Cuddle Bear written by Claire Freedman and published by Koala Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you need cuddles, cheer-up hugs, or snuggle times to share? Then Cuddle Bear is made for you-a hug-you-happy Bear! Meet Cuddle Bear, the unforgettable hero with hugs for everyone!
Download or read book Touch Hunger written by Elisa E. Meyer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-01-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Touch hunger: The feeling when the skin craves touch. Just as the stomach craves food and the lungs crave air, the skin needs pleasant touch. This book is about the connection between caressing, cuddling and mental health. How does the biology behind it work? Why is touch such a taboo? What happens when there is a chronic lack of cuddling? And most importantly, what can be done about it? Cuddle therapy is being studied as a solution to some of our civilization's diseases (depression, burnout, loneliness). What does it do, and whom can it help? "Help yourself" is the best motto. That's why in this book you'll find instructions and suggestions for self-cuddling when your skin feels hungry.
Download or read book Out of Touch written by Michelle Drouin and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behavioral scientist explores love, belongingness, and fulfillment, focusing on how modern technology can both help and hinder our need to connect. A Next Big Idea Club nominee. Millions of people around the world are not getting the physical, emotional, and intellectual intimacy they crave. Through the wonders of modern technology, we are connecting with more people more often than ever before, but are these connections what we long for? Pandemic isolation has made us even more alone. In Out of Touch, Professor of Psychology Michelle Drouin investigates what she calls our intimacy famine, exploring love, belongingness, and fulfillment and considering why relationships carried out on technological platforms may leave us starving for physical connection. Drouin puts it this way: when most of our interactions are through social media, we are taking tiny hits of dopamine rather than the huge shots of oxytocin that an intimate in-person relationship would provide. Drouin explains that intimacy is not just sex—although of course sex is an important part of intimacy. But how important? Drouin reports on surveys that millennials (perhaps distracted by constant Tinder-swiping) have less sex than previous generations. She discusses pandemic puppies, professional cuddlers, the importance of touch, “desire discrepancy” in marriage, and the value of friendships. Online dating, she suggests, might give users too many options; and the internet facilitates “infidelity-related behaviors.” Some technological advances will help us develop and maintain intimate relationships—our phones, for example, can be bridges to emotional support. Some, on the other hand, might leave us out of touch. Drouin explores both of these possibilities.
Download or read book Summary of Melissa Febos s Girlhood written by Everest Media, and published by Everest Media LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-25T22:59:00Z with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Your father holds you up to the sky, telling you to look at the stars. He tells you, Remember this. You are nothing but a small animal in the pink dress from your abuela, dirty sneakers, and bloodied knees. #2 When you are sixteen, you shave your head, disappointed that no curb or wall has altered its perfect sphere. You quit baseball and move out of your father’s house. Instead of ten holes, your body now has twenty-three. You stop returning your father’s phone calls. #3 You choose the needle and the hand that holds it. You carve the things you want to remember into your shoulder, your hip, the crook of your arm. You carve yourself into paper. These are not secrets, but they keep.
