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Superfreaks

Kink, Pleasure, and the Pursuit of Happiness

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A deliciously subversive and endlessly informative celebration of “kinky f*ckery,” as told by a lifelong student of kink and fetishism
Neither a how-to guide to getting it on nor a collection of sensational erotica, Superfreaks is instead an empathetic journey into the widely misunderstood world of kink. Lifelong practitioner and student of “kinky f*ckery” Arielle Greenberg draws on her study and teaching of BDSM and fetishism to
  • introduce kink’s history and trailblazing kinksters like Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Mollena Williams-Haas, and Tom of Finland
  • explain the science behind sexual fetishes
  • delve into the psychology behind power exchange
  • parse the politics of sexual deviance

  • Superfreaks is an accessible, interactive. and raunchy experience that invites the reader to engage their kinky curiosity. Written with folks of all genders and sexual orientations in mind, the book features resources like
  • quizzes readers can take with their partners to help assess sexual compatibility
  • sidebars with lists of kinky representation in literature, film, music, and more
  • an A-to-Z glossary of kinky gear, from collars and floggers to zentai suits and beyond

  • Superfreaks challenges and dismantles longstanding myths about kink perpetuated by pop culture phenomena like Fifty Shades of Grey and 365 Days. In doing so, Greenberg names the systemic marginalization kinky people experience and argues that we must build a society that accepts and celebrates sexual diversity of all kinds. The book also affirms the importance of consent and not “yucking someone’s yum”—key concepts inherent to the practice of kink that are essential building blocks for safer, more inclusive sex.
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      • Booklist

        September 8, 2023
        In 2023, it's easier than ever to learn about and engage with kink, yet a rising tide of reactionary conservatism endeavors to return society to the bad old days of branding all kinky sex as harmful, dangerous, and abusive. Self-described sexual fetishist Greenberg endeavors to cut through the noise with this funny, provocative primer on kink and fetish. Superfreaks introduces readers to common (and less common!) kinky practices in nonjudgmental and easily approachable language, advocating for an open, fun, and consensual sexual landscape. The book is not without its limitations: though Greenberg argues for an inclusive approach to non-normative sexualities, she explicitly dismisses asexuals from her intended audience, perhaps unaware that--as noted in Angela Chen's Ace--clear communication and boundaries have often made kink communities a safe and welcoming exploration space for aces. Nor does Greenberg give much air time to how race, queerness, disability, and other forms of marginalization affect people's experiences of kink and the kink community. Although Superfreaks is a useful overview, it will leave many readers wishing for more nuance.

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    • English

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