The Ultimate Guide to Threesomes

The Ultimate Guide to Threesomes

by Stella Harris
The Ultimate Guide to Threesomes

The Ultimate Guide to Threesomes

by Stella Harris

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Overview

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about how to have a threesome—plus everything you’d never think to ask! The Ultimate Guide to Threesomes will teach you how to have ethical, consensual encounters that give pleasure to everyone involved.

Fantasy exploration, finding threesome partners, making your dreams come true—sex educator Stella Harris guides you through the whole process. You’ll also find plenty of positions and scenarios for beginners and veterans alike, plus information about safer sex and aftercare. And if you want threesomes to stay a fantasy? That’s okay too! This book teaches how to use threesomes in dirty talk and role play.

Whether you’re just starting out on your threesome journey, or you’ve been having threesomes for years, you’ll find something here to suit your needs. Harris is used to hearing, “Wow, I never thought of that!”—what new ideas will you find in these pages?

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781627783071
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
Publication date: 03/09/2021
Pages: 276
Sales rank: 494,512
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Stella Harris is a Certified Intimacy Educator and Sex Coach, who uses a variety of tools to guide and empower her clients and she teaches everything from pleasure anatomy, to communication skills, to kink and BDSM. Stella teaches at venues and conferences across the US (and Canada!) while maintaining a private practice in her adopted hometown of Portland, Oregon. Stella’s first book, Tongue Tied: Untangling Communication in Sex, Kink, and Relationships was published by Cleis Press in September 2018. Learn more at www.stellaharris.net or follow @stellaharriserotica on Instagram.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Who Is This For/Language xii

Philosophy xiv

Personal Stories xv

Chapter I Definitions 1

How Do You Define Sex? 1

What "Counts" as a Threesome? 3

Thinking Beyond the Standard 5

The Myth of the Organic Threesome 7

Missing the Mark 9

What Threesomes Are, And Are Not, For 10

Chapter 2 Threesomes in Culture 11

Threesomes on Screen 11

Threesomes in Porn 13

Historical Threesomes 13

Chapter 3 Why are People Into Multiperson Play? 15

Let Me Count the Ways 15

Lots of Stimulation 15

Voyeurism and Exhibitionism 16

Cuckolding 18

Exploration of New Bodies and New Dynamics 21

Specific Fantasies 22

Arousal Feedback Loop 23

Taboo 23

Exploring Sexuality 24

Simple Curiosity 26

Why Do YOU Want a Threesome? 26

Challenging Cultural Assumptions 27

Chapter 4 Are Threesomes for You? 29

Check In with Yourself 29

Quiz/Checklist 30

How Do You Feel Your Feelings? 31

Chapter 5 Baby Steps to Explore Threesomes 35

Exploration 35

Nonsexual Nudity 35

Strip Clubs 38

Sex Parties 41

Virtual Threesomes 44

Chapter 6 Exploring without Other People 47

Threesomes as Fantasy 47

Dirty Talk 48

Erotica and Porn 51

Sex Toys 52

Chapter 7 When There's an Existing Couple 55

What Is a Couple? 55

Couple's Privilege 56

Starting the Conversation 58

How Much Time Are You Dedicating? 60

Relationship Agreements 61

Have a Practice Negotiation 63

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Unicorn Hunting 63

What About Other Couples? 66

Seeing a Professional 67

Face Your Fears 68

Chapter 8 Unicorn Tips 69

A Unicorn Tale 69

Why Unicorn? 70

How To Go Couple Hunting 71

How To Screen a Couple 72

Advocating for Yourself 75

Red and Yellow Flags 76

Chapter 9 Threesome Interlude 79

The Threesome That Didn't Happen (Yet) 79

Chapter 10 How Do Sexualities Align? 81

How Will People Combine? 81

Don't Fake It 83

The Assumptions 85

Other Gender and Sexuality Configurations 85

No, All Women Aren't Bi 86

Considerations with Two Straight Men 88

Chapter 11 How to Meet People for Threesomes 91

Becoming a Threesome Person 91

Becoming a Threesome Couple 93

Avoiding Culture Clash 94

What Are You Looking For? 97

Existing Friend(s) or Someone New? 99

Three Solo Folks 101

Clubs and Public Parties 102

Cruises and Retreats 104

Private Parties 104

Classes 106

Polyamory Meet-ups 107

Think Outside the Box 108

But What Do You Say? 108

Chapter 12 Threesome Interlude 111

Parallel Play 111

Chapter 13 Online Dating/App Options 115

Which Sites or Apps to Use 115

Profile Pictures 117

Profile Language 119

Couples' Profile Logistics 121

Word Choice 123

First Messages and Beyond 125

Send Nudes? 128

Chapter 14 Negotiation 131

Expectations, Boundaries, and Limits 131

Avoiding "Rules" 133

Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs 135

Logistics 136

Taking Breaks 138

Power Dynamics 140

Intoxication 141

Play Party Negotiation 143

Privacy 145

Chapter 15 Threesome Scenarios and Tips 147

First Meetings 147

Getting the Party Started 148

Three-Way Massage 150

Focusing on Inclusion 152

Center of Attention 154

Check-Ins During Play 154

Selfishness and Generosity 156

Plan for a Second Threesome 157

Imbalance of Attraction 158

Giving Lessons 158

Sex Games 159

Toys, Props, and Supplies 161

Making Sure Everyone Is Satisfied 165

The End of the Night 167

Engaging in New Kinds of Sex 167

Chapter 16 Positions 171

The Nitty-Gritty 171

Sweet Kisses 172

Mutual Masturbation-For Three 172

Side by Side 173

Doggy Plus Oral 174

Doggy Sandwich 175

Spit Roast 176

Eiffel Tower 177

Double Penetration 177

Double Straddle 179

Tag Team 180

Double Oral 181

The Oral Switch 183

Oral Sex Train 184

Daisy Train 185

Chain Link 185

The Math Equation 185

The Reverse Straddle+ 186

Spoons 187

Bukkake 187

The Voyeur 188

The Handmaiden 189

Taking Turns 190

Chapter 17 BDSM and Threesomes 191

How Does Kink Affect a Threesome? 191

Roles and Power Structures 192

Kink Parties 193

Shaking Up Couples' Dynamics 194

Possible Combinations 195

Good Guy/Bad Guy 196

Kinky Threesome 197

Chapter 18 Performance Issues 199

Don't Count on an Erection! 199

Don't Expect an Orgasm 201

Skill Set Anxiety 202

Comparisons and Insecurities 203

Chapter 19 Threesome Interlude 207

The Surprise Threesome 207

Chapter 20 Safer Sex 209

Having the Talk 209

Build Your Conversation 211

Multiple Players, Multiple Boundaries? 212

Barriers and Supplies 213

Safety Tips 216

Chapter 21 Common Pitfalls 219

Unexpected Feelings 219

Safer-Sex Slipups 220

Jealousy Threesome 221

Missing Communication 224

Jealousy 225

Crossed Boundaries 227

Treating People Like Merit Badges 229

Chapter 22 Flexibility, Improvisation, and Having A Plan B 233

Be Flexible 233

Restrictions and Changes Are a Blessing 234

Chapter 23 More than a Threesome? 235

Triads/Thrupples 235

Steady Play Partners 237

Swinging/Partner Swap 238

Group Sex 239

Chapter 24 Aftercare 243

What is Aftercare? 243

Check-Ins with All Parties 244

Post-Threesome Dates 244

Reconnection Time If There's an Existing Couple 245

Be Gentle with Yourself 246

Glossary 249

Resources 253

Threesome Yes/No/Maybe List 257

Endnotes 259

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