Same Sex Relationships and Same Sex Marriage

The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction:
A Comprehensive Counseling Resource:
The fruit of years of training, research and counseling experience, Janelle Hallman has drawn together a comprehensive resource for those who are interested in understanding and counseling women in conflict with same sex attraction.

The Politics of Same-sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage emerged in 2004 as one of the hottest issues of the campaign season. But in a severe blow to gay rights advocates, all eleven states that had the issue on the ballot passed amendments banning the practice, and the subject soon dropped off the media's radar. This pattern of waxing and waning in the public eye has characterized the debate over same-sex marriage since 1996 and the passing of the Defense of Marriage Act. Since then, court rulings and local legislatures have kept the issue alive in the political sphere, and conservatives and gay rights advocates have made the issue a key battle-field in the culture wars. "The Politics of Same-Sex Marriage" brings together an esteemed group of scholars to explore all facets of this heated issue, including the ideologies and strategies on both sides of the argument, the public's response, the use of the issue in political campaigns, and how same-sex marriage fits into the broad context of policy cycles and windows of political opportunity. With comprehensive coverage from a variety of different approaches, this volume will be a vital sourcebook for activists, politicians, and scholars alike.

Same Sex in the City:
So Your Prince Charming Is Really a Cinderella
At last, a relationship book for lesbians that tells it like it is . . .

The journey from sexual curiosity to finally coming out can be confusing without proper guidance and empowering role models. In "Same Sex in the City," Lauren Levin and Lauren Blitzer provide women -- gay, straight, and bi-curious alike -- with firsthand insight into the advantages and challenges of being a lesbian. In prose that is at once honest and uplifting, the Laurens relate their own experiences and those of the women they interview, as well as offer serious advice, titillating anecdotes, and a positive attitude for girls who know they're gay -- and for those who are wondering about their sexuality but are not yet sure whether their Prince Charming is really a Cinderella.

Part confessional, part informational, "Same Sex in the City" covers the gamut of lesbian life -- from dating to heartbreak, and from hooking up with straight chicks to raising a family. It's the book that millions of women have been searching for -- a relationship guide that will help every woman come to terms with and celebrate her sexuality, whatever it may be.

Gay and Lesbian Weddings:
Planning the Perfect Same-Sex Ceremony
Comprehensive, fresh, and funny," Gay and Lesbian Weddings covers "everything you need to know to plan the wedding of your dreams. Unlike other wedding planners, this one tackles the issues your heterosexual friends never had to consider. For instance, do you come out to Aunt Gloria before she receives the invitation and the shock of her life? Which father of the bride pays for a lesbian wedding? Who walks down the aisle first? Is it possible for members of the wedding party to be happy with what you force them to wear? (Okay, this is a universal problem.) Step-by-step and down-to-earth, "Gay and Lesbian Weddings includes invaluable advice on
- the changing laws regarding gay marriage in the United States and abroad; the differences among domestic partnerships, civil unions, and marriage
- budget concerns: choosing your ideal wedding size and style
- finding gay-friendly printers, photographers, gift registries, caterers, florists (actually, if you find a gay-hostile florist, we'd love to hear about it)
- ethnic, theme, and destination weddings
- keeping the honey in the honeymoon
- sex--including how to keep the heat after the wedding night, as well as the facts on fidelity (can the two be linked?)
Plus: a handy Wedding Countdown Calendar, website resources, and true stories from same-sex couples who've gotten hitched without a hitch
"Gay and Lesbian Weddings gives you straight talk (so to speak) with equal parts information, flair, and fabulousness!

My First Time:
Gay Men Describe Their First Same-Sex Experience
The third volume in the best-selling "My First Time" series. Evoking the trembling, heart-pounding, sweaty-palmed excitement that fuels the first trip down the road of carnal knowledge, these first-person accounts provide some of the hottest reading of the season. Sometimes sexy, sometimes awkward, but always real, "My First Time, Volume 3" is a sure bet to set your blood racing!