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Different Loving: A Complete Exploration of the World of Sexual Dominance and Submission"A detailed, eye opening account of the real sexual underground in America . . . a thorough and serious study." Playboy From Different Loving: In order to understand unusual sexualities such as dominance and submission, one first has to consider the question 'What is normal?' If the unique function of sex is reproductive and the only reason men and women should engage in sex is for the purpose of creating a new life then only heterosexual intercourse
"A detailed, eye-opening account of the real sexual underground in America . . . a thorough and serious study."--PlayboyFrom Different Loving: In order to understand unusual sexualities such as dominance and submission, one first has to consider the question 'What is normal?' If the unique function of sex is reproductive--and the only reason men and women should engage in sex is for the purpose of creating a new life--then only heterosexual intercourse is normal. By this standard, many common acts, even contraception, must be considered aberrant. Reproductive relevance was the Victorian standard of normalcy, and even today many of the laws in the United States still abide by that model. But people have always pursued sex for both reproduction and for pleasure and well-being. We start from the premise that sex for pleasure is a normal human drive and is acceptable when it brings pleasure to both partners. From this perspective, D&S is simply a 'different' kind of loving. We hope to add to the greater body of knowledge about what people really do behind closed doors with the people they most love and trust. Perhaps Different Loving will help open the door for further research into the mystery, beauty, and complexity of human life and its diverse expressions. Praise for Different Loving "The definitive guide to the sexual styles of those who walk on the wild side."--Kirkus Reviews
"As a window on largely unexplored territory, Different Loving is a breakthrough in the dialogue on human sexuality, and a significant work of popular sociology."--South Bend Tribune
"A comprehensive primer on loving with leather and romance by riding crop."--Michael Musto, New York Daily News
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Villard Books
Published: 01/13/1996
ISBN: 9780679769569
Pages: 560
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.20d
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★★★★★ 1
Dogs would not even put in their mouth!
Flavor Name: Beef, Size: Large
Toy is rock hard. Have seen toys like that before, but the smell is disgusting. I have 5 dogs, and while this was purchased for one in particular, none of the dogs would chew on it. Only one put it in his mouth, and then immediately spit it out. My dogs are not picky or finicky but none would have anything to do with it. Total waste of money.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
8 months later, my dog's favorite toy by far!
Color: Ring, Color: Ring
My dog has a LOT of toys, and this is her favorite. We've had it for 8 months and it still holds up. She likes to pull at the stitching (and has removed a bunch), but the toy still holds together surprisingly well. It's a great value for the money.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very rugged
Color: Ring
Stands up to my Akita knawing on it so it's a win-win. We are both happy 😁
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024
★★★★★ 1
Not good for aggressive chewers
Color: Ring, Color: Ring
My aggressive chewer had pieces of leather and felt chewed off within 10 minutes. Had to take it away from him because I didn’t want him swallowing them.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025
★★★★★ 2
It's a do-not for me
Color: Ring
Bought for my doodle and the toy lasted less then two days. Not very durable. Inside the toy were layers of what looked like felt. Took it away from dog
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Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025