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An exploration of how heteronormative bias is deeply embedded in the internet, hidden in algorithms, keywords, content moderation, and more.In The Digital Closet, Alexander Monea argues provocatively that the internet became straight by suppressing everything that is not, forcing LGBTQIA+ content into increasingly narrow channels—rendering it invisible through opaque algorithms, automated and human content moderation, warped keywords, and other strategies of digital overreach. Monea explains how the United States’ thirty-year “war on porn” has brought about the over-regulation of sexual content, which, in turn, has resulted in the censorship of much nonpornographic content—including material on sex education and LGBTQIA+ activism. In this wide-ranging, enlightening account, Monea examines the cultural, technological, and political conditions that put LGBTQIA+ content into the closet.Monea looks at the anti-porn activism of the alt-right, Christian conservatives, and anti-porn feminists, who became strange bedfellows in the politics of pornography; investigates the coders, code, and moderators whose work serves to reify heteronormativity; and explores the collateral damage in the ongoing war on porn—the censorship of LGBTQIA+ community resources, sex education materials, art, literature, and other content that engages with sexuality but would rarely be categorized as pornography by today’s community standards. Finally, he examines the internet architectures responsible for the heteronormalization of porn: Google Safe Search and the data structures of tube sites and other porn platforms. Monea reveals the porn industry’s deepest, darkest secret: porn is boring. Mainstream porn is stuck in a heteronormative filter bubble, limited to the same heteronormative tropes, tagged by the same heteronormative keywords. This heteronormativity is mirrored by the algorithms meant to filter pornographic content, increasingly filtering out all LGBTQIA+ content. Everyone suffers from this forced heteronormativity of the internet—suffering, Monea suggests, that could be alleviated by queering straightness and introducing feminism to dissipate the misogyny.

Lovingly handpicked by Violet Blue, these stories are erotic gems, polished to perfection by an expert in erotica. The Best of Women''s Erotica 2 is wildly sexy, super smart, and, highly readable. What makes an erotic story "best?" It has that something extra, and a good plot and characters that truly interest you and commands your interest during their trysts, triumphs, and erotic adventures. In the editor''s own words, " The result of taking all five years’ final selections, over one hundred stories, and choosing the very best—the ones I couldn’t ever get out of my head, the ones that turned me (and others) on almost dangerously fast, like a match to gasoline—was worth the wait." Steamy encounters include Adrie Santos’ nervy, cautious “Paid for the Pleasure," which scratches more than one itch as a girl decides to let a man pay her—to receive oral sex. And, just when you think you have gender play all wrapped up in a nice and tidy bow, Lee Cairney’s “Cruising” takes you trolling with a lesbian late at night in a park where she doesn’t belong. What happens to her anonymously in public is as surprising as it is incendiary. Meanwhile, across town, Scarlett French is looking out her “Rear Window,” watching her male neighbor and his trick provide full, explicit service for her to enjoy. These are just a few of the carnal classics in this best and boldest of all women''s erotica.

Best Women’s Erotica 2009 is erotica by women, for women — contemporary, realistic, and explicit. Editor and best-selling author Violet Blue knows what women are looking for in an erotic anthology, and she delivers it here, with an amorous abundance of risky, romantic, heart-pounding thrills. Joyful, daring, and authentic, these steamy stories revel in erotic adventure, from the sparks between strangers to the knowing caresses of long-time lovers. Filled with strong characters and clever narratives that show how sexual experience is different for every woman, this seductive anthology is a glorious celebration of the finest and friskiest female erotic fiction today.

Violet Blue is an editor very much in tune with her audience. She knows what readers want from an erotic anthology, and she knows how to deliver it. In her latest offering, she explores the theme of women on the verge of sexual awakening. From wild sexual adventures to pushing the limits to taking chances and having them pay off, the women in these very realistic, very explicit, and very contemporary fantasies throw off their inhibitions, succumbing to sexual pleasure in all its myriad forms. Along the way, they also begin to learn a little bit about themselves and what their bodies are capable of in their never-ending search for carnal satisfaction. Featuring work from Saskia Walker, Angela Caperton, Tamara Rogers, Nan Andrews, Noel Burch and others, these “girls on top” are breaking all the rules — and loving every minute of it.

Lips Like Surgar is an exciting new collection celebrating women's erotic imagination. Violet Blue is known for erotica anthologies depicting joyful, unabashed sex that is dished up without qualifiers or apologies. The stories in this volume, written by both veteran and new voices, feature women on top, bottom, and everyplace in between. Running the gamut from sweet to scintillating to downright raw, they cover just about every conceivable sexual scenario Elizabeth Colvin's "Daddy's Boy" stars a demanding domme and her bend-over boyfriend. Debra Hyde's "Accidental Exhibitionist" explores the thoughts of corseted slavegirl Cara as she models her new fetish gear and services her master in public. Teresa Lamai's "Idyll" finds poetry and passion in a scorching three-way set in Croatia. And Carolina John's "The 9:30 to Edinburgh" shows just how accommodating a British train compartment can be to a group of sexually charged strangers.

An exciting new collection from best-selling author Violet Blue celebrating women’s erotic imagination

The secret is out: Women watch porn. A recent study by Glamour magazine found that 87 percent of women ages 25 to 39 enjoy porn as part of their self-defined healthy sexual lifestyles — even more than use sex toys. In The Smart Girl’s Guide to Porn, acclaimed sex educator Violet Blue offers hip, friendly, and knowledgeable advice on bringing porn into your sex life: how to find porn you’ll like, from favorite turn-ons and women-friendly DVDs to Podcasts and porn groups on the web; how to reconcile fantasy with real-life desires; and how smart girls can maintain their own beauty standards when the people on screen seem impossibly buff, smooth, and surgically enhanced. Looking for authentic sex scenes? Thinking of sharing porn with a lover? Wonder which browser is safest for internet porn surfing? For answers and insight, zoom in on The Smart Girl’s Guide to Porn.

Taboo presents erotic stories of people who confess forbidden desires, act upon naughty impulses, or have their secret fantasies come true. Taboo is the perfect collection for couples who want to take more risks and add a bit of playfulness or intensity to their sex lives. Contributors include Alison Tyler, Dante Davidson, Erica Dumas, Emilie Paris, Thomas Roche, and N. T. Morley.

Violet Blue's keenly intelligent, witty approach to sex and erotic writing is winning hearts and minds, as well as gaining readers – with sales for the Best Women's Erotica series growing year after year. A rising media star, Violet has been featured everywhere from O: The Oprah Magazine, to Wired, The Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek. A glorious celebration of the finest and friskiest female erotic fiction today, Best Women's Erotica 2010 delivers ecstatic, heady, and heart-pounding thrills. These steamy stories revel in erotic adventure, from the sparks between strangers to the knowing caresses of long-time lovers. Filled with strong characters and clever narratives that revel in a wide range of sexual experiences, each contribution redefines the meaning of "erotic." Lovingly selected by web celeb Violet Blue, these tales let readers savor the variety of women's sensual desires from the sweet to the shocking — but always sexy.

Looking to keep the heat? In Sweet Love, sex educator and bestselling author Violet Blue creates a world of lusty and in-love couples who live out their fantasies with fantastic results. She has an eye for talent and only allows the very best erotica in her anthologies: well written, truly sensual, and always with a sexy surprise. These powerful scenarios are recipes for romance that real couples can read and use as inspiration for memorable and no-holds-barred explorations of their own. The addictive, hot little shorts of this collection will have readers begging for spankings, breathtaking role-playing, exhibitionism, unexpected threesomes, and much, much more. Sweet Love's expertly crafted, explicit stories will really take you there.

The complete self-help book on cunnilingus for everyone who would like to enjoy cunnilingus—women and men! Sex educator Violet Blue tells you all you need to know to give and receive exquisite oral pleasure: * For all women—heterosexual, lesbian, bisexual—and men who desire hot oral encounters * How to introduce cunnilingus into your sexual repertoire * How to negotiate oral sex with a reluctant partner * Clear, illustrated guide to women's anatomy * Helpful tips on preparation and hygiene—including shaving and waxing * Building trust and talking about your desires * Advanced positions and techniques * Toys, games, fantasy and power play * Complete guide to helpful resources—videos, books, and websites * Plus, explicit stories of women enjoying cunnilingus by best-selling erotica author Alison Tyler

Just Watch Me is a sassy selection of the very best erotica by women, for women. Hand-picked by Violet Blue from the Best Women's Erotica series, these stories should be read nice and slow so that every outrageous scenario can be savored. Sydney Beier's "Reading to Horst" follows an American woman living in Germany who conducts foreplay by reading aloud to a tourist from Anaïs Nin's Little Birds. In Alison Tyler's "Four on the Floor," a pair of lovers hunt for and conquer another couple. And Elizabeth Coldwell's "Heat" describes the fierce affair between a barmaid and her brutish boss, a man she doesn't even like but who sets her heart pounding. Intended as inspiration for bedroom adventures, this heady collection of smart, sensual erotic stories is filled with hair-raising, relatable encounters.

With wit, expertise, and an enthusiastic approach, Violet Blue dispels myths and delivers essential information on going down on a man. Every tip, trick, and technique for giving skilled and unforgettable fellatio is provided. From talking to your partner about oral sex to male pleasure spots, Violet Blue covers it all in this complete step-by-step guide. * How to introduce fellatio into your sexual repertoire * Clear, illustrated guide to anatomy * How to keep your lipstick perfect * How to deep throat--passionately and comfortably * Helpful tips on preparation and hygiene--including putting a condom on with your mouth * Building trust and talking about your desires * Countless positions, tips, and tricks * Toys, role playing, threesomes, and power exchange * Complete guide to helpful resources--videos, books, and Web sites * Plus hot stories by bestselling erotica author Alison Tyler--sure to get you in the mood!

Feeling adventurous? In this witty and well-informed consumer guide, best-selling author and sex educator Violet Blue shows couples how to choose and use sex toys to play and explore together — and have mind-blowing sex. She leads readers through the maze of sex toys on the market, explaining the many options available, including different materials, care and cleaning, and how to see through exaggerated marketing claims. Along the way Violet offers tips on creative usage and ideas for introducing sex toys to a relationship: how to ask your boyfriend to use the blindfold in your bedside drawer or how to surprise your wife with a saucy gift without getting your face slapped (unless that was the point). The Adventurous Couple’s Guide to Sex Toys takes a practical, sex-positive approach to pleasure, with plenty of safety advice and a list of websites for savvy online shopping. But why stop with the basics? Care to enact a threesome fantasy with two people? Set up the sexiest lighting for a webcam show? Dream of owning a steel cage dining table for captivating dinner parties? From the tried-and-true to the truly spectacular, you’ll find it here in The Adventurous Couple’s Guide.

A witty and well-informed guide to strap-on play — with fun, practical ideas couples can start using tonight! Feeling adventurous? Sex educator and best-selling writer Violet Blue guides readers through the pleasure playground of strap-on sex for heterosexual couples. The wild success of The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women and The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men makes it clear that anal sex is hitting the mainstream. Lots of hot women want to strap it on, and their male partners are often happy to oblige. With style and wit, Violet Blue explains pleasure anatomy in men, with ample attention to the prostate gland — the epicenter to male orgasm that’s been called “the male G-spot.” Full of crafty ideas on positions, toys, harnesses, role-play scenarios, and reading your partner like a dirty book, The Adventurous Couple’s Guide to Strap-On Sex offers a step-by-step guide to making sparks fly. And look, ma! No hands.

Best-selling author Violet Blue searched the country and found the most stunning and brave sexual nonfiction writing of the year. Best Sex Writing 2005 includes pieces from more than 20 cutting-edge sex writers, including Michelle Tea, Carol Queen, Annalee Newitz, and Patrick Califia. The author (Ultimate Guide to Fellatio, Ultimate Guide to Cunnlingus, Ultimate Guide to Sexual Fantasy) and erotica editor (Taboo, the Sweet Life series), Violet Blue turns her sights to nonfiction in Best Sex Writing 2005, first in a new series from Cleis Press. With Cleis’s trademark sharp, provocative editing and packaging, Best Sex Writing 2005 is destined to become an annual favorite. Best Sex Writing 2005 offers a swirling, multi-colored microcosm of American sexual practices and attitudes. Whether visiting a New York gay sex club, an L.A. escort agency, a Bronx sex ed. class, or a sex workers’ enclave south of the border, Violet Blue takes readers on a tour they won’t soon forget.

Turn your favorite sexual fantasies into reality, safely and successfully…The complete guide for everyone—women and men, singles and couples! Join the legions of couples and singles who are making their hottest sexual fantasies come true. Whether you’re looking for an endless supply of fantasy ideas or expert advice for a playful, imaginative sex life that turns you both on, this charming and information-packed book will tell you exactly what you need to know: * Learn your lover’s secret fantasies * Role-play: hot, dramatic sex without feeling silly * Comprehensive lists of the most popular fantasies and fetishes—complete with suggestions for props, toys, and costumes (and where to buy them) * Expert help for deciding just how far to take your fantasies * How to have a threesome—without jealousy * Sex parties and swinging * How to have sex in public * Create thrilling S/M scenarios * Racy sex games for lovers * How to strip, lap dance, talk dirty * Make your own porn and erotic photographs * PLUS…hot new stories by best-selling erotica author Alison Tyler

Sweet Danger is a delicious confection and collection of exquisitely explicit stories. This carefully crafted erotica is specifically aimed at inspiring couples to act on their fantasies and long-held forbidden desires. Master editrix Violet Blue dares to ask the question,"What is YOUR deepest, darkest, sweetest fantasy?" Fully explored in the 22 superbly written tales of the taboo, the couples in Sweet Danger push the limits of sex, lust, and imagination as far as they can to please each other. In Erica Dumas' "Dress Me Up," a woman in an elegant restaurant is compelled to enter a situation with rough sex and voyeurism, while Thomas S. Roche's "Cocked and Loaded" begins with a day at the shooting range and climaxes back at home with some intense BDSM. This book features couples who want it so bad they can taste it. And they do, over and over again.

Violet Blue is simply the best in the business when it comes to erotica for couples. She edits with both a sharp eye and a knack for what lovers are looking for - sweet and surprising scenarios. In Sweet Confessions, the lust-inciting fantasies include spanking, exhibitionism, role-playing, three-ways, and sexy adventures that will inspire real couples to reach new heights of passion. In Violet Blue's own words, "The stories I've chosen are explicit, well thought-out, cleverly crafted, and arousing as hell. Trust me. I tried it at home."

Best Women’s Erotica 2011 delivers risky, romantic, and heart-pounding thrills. Joyful, daring, and authentic, these steamy stories revel in erotic adventure, from the sparks between strangers to the knowing caresses of long-time lovers. These stories are not merely erotic, but filled with strong characters and clever narratives showing a wide variety of sexual expression. Violet Blue's newest anthology is a glorious celebration of the finest and friskiest female erotic fiction today.

Join the increasing number of women, men, and couples who enjoy adult videos. Whether you're newly curious about the world of adult films or a seasoned porn enthusiast, reviewer and best-selling author Violet Blue tells you everything you need to know to spice up your sex life: * Keys to finding porn that turns you on * Helpful hints for first-time viewing * How to introduce your partner to porn * Answers to common concerns about content * Sex games and positions * How to find authentic sexual performances * The scoop on today's hottest female and male directors * Tons of history, stories, and facts about the porn industry * Tips on buying and renting videos and DVDs * Complete, up-to-date resource guide Plus over 300 detailed video reviews—including porn classics, cult favorites, feature films, and educational videos, as well as films showing all sex with no plot, S/M play, lesbian and gay action, amateurs, and much more.