Surveying the many forms of non-possessive intimate relationships, this book explains how these alternative lifestyle arrangements work, psychologically, and describes the benefits and risks for those involved within contemporary contexts such as swinging, threesomes, polyamory, and recreational sex clubs.

• Describes a relatively new form of intimate relationship that is not well known to most people yet is intriguing to nearly all

• Offers potential erotic options to couples struggling with diminishing passion

• Suggests psychological insights as to what makes nontraditional relationships work

• Engages readers with appropriate humor to better illustrate the concepts and theories regarding non-possessive intimate relationships