Friends With Privileges

Exploring the ways young men and women are combining aspects of their social and sexual lives—from having sex with friends to staying friends with ex-lovers—this insightful analysis takes a closer look at nontraditional relationship models, including negotiated non-monogamy and sexual friendships. Taking into account how the traditional roles ascribed to males and females have changed in the past few decades, this guide emphasizes both the differences and, heretofore ignored, similarities between the sexes. Gay and straight approaches to sexual pleasure and emotional intimacy are also discussed.