A deliciously subversive and endlessly informative celebration of
“kinky f*ckery,” as told by a connoisseur 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 “kinky
f*ckery” connoisseur and practitioner 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, Mollen Hass-Williams, 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 and interactive X-rated
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.