“Expansive and intimate, probing and emboldening . . . A book for anybody who has ever wondered what it might mean to put more of ourselves—dare we say, all of ourselves?—into sex.” —Polly Barton, author of Porn: An Oral History
“An archive, a celebration. At times, it’s reminiscent of conversations had with like-minded friends and fellow queers. A complex, nuanced, and deeply rewarding foray into a world paradoxically visible and in the shadows.” —Joshua Jones, author of Local Fires
“A rigorous study that throbs and pummels hard to beneath the surface of fetish. It’s written with an electric charge. I submitted to every page.” —Jodie Harsh, author of You Had To Be There
“A perfect balance of fascinating history, reflective memoir and up-to-date reporting. I slipped into Second Skin as if it were a glove. Fetish may not be for everyone—but this book is!” —Adam Zmith, author of Deep Sniff
“At last, a book on kink that isn’t squeamish and that doesn’t act like its subjects are bewildering freaks! Part tender investigation, part ecstatic hymn, Second Skin will give you goosebumps in all kinds of places.” —Charlie Fox, author of This Young Monster
“Insightful, clear-eyed, generous, and surprisingly tender . . . You will feel it wrap itself around you like a gimp mask or a hard-earned embrace from your perfect Domina.” —Brittany Newell, author of Softcore
“An elegant, intelligent, intimate exploration of the way a sexual charge can alchemize objects and vibes into worlds unto themselves.” —Michelle Tea, author of Knocking Myself Up
“A personal and informative exploration of the many worlds of fetishism. I really enjoyed it.” —Cosey Fanni Tutti, author of Art Sex Music
“A fascinating book about fetish and community. It works on both the mind and the senses; an erudite, intimate, and beautifully written account of the textures and symbols that animate our erotic lives.” —Jack Parlett, author of Fire Island: A Century in the Life of an American Paradise
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