Can a couple have sex with other people in a way that deepens their own love for one another? And what essential role might professionals from the adult entertainment industry play in the process? Geri and Jay Hart provide the answers in Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enriches Our Relationship, the heartfelt true story of their secret quest for an extraordinary kind of intimacy. Geri and Jay are two fit, attractive executives who’ve come together in mid-life following divorces from spouses who didn’t share their need to continue growing sexually. Seeking to avoid the pitfalls of their previous relationships, the two lovers decide to be fearlessly honest with one another about their deepest sexual needs and desires. This leads them to embark together upon a progressive and highly unconventional journey of discovery that unfolds around the U.S. in strip clubs, legal brothels, a swinger’s gathering, a sex expo and, ultimately, on the set of the couple’s own professionally produced adult video. By seeing what works for their relationship, as well as what doesn’t, Geri and Jay share sensational adventures they never would have experienced individually, making them all the more eager to spend the rest of their lives together.
Written from both Geri and Jay’s perspectives, in the language real people use to talk about sex, rarely has a book so honestly and fully explored a couple’s intimacy. What is it like to watch your partner with an adult video star? How does one prepare, both physically and psychologically, to participate in a professional porn shoot? And why isn’t commercial sex involving consenting adults more legally and widely available? Admittedly, the approach described in Monogamy with Benefits isn't for everyone, but at a time when an estimated 50% of married individuals engage in infidelity, this book is sure to provoke discussion about how and why traditional social mores and laws inhibit many couples’ ability to “stray together.â€
About the authors: Geri and Jay Hart are the pen names of a married woman and man who serve in executive positions at two well-known organizations in a mid-sized U.S. city. They frequently participate in civic and charitable events and appear in the local media. Although their careers keep Geri and Jay well occupied individually, their top priority is being together. During shared times they enjoy exercising, traveling, eating healthy food, and—of course—exploring and savoring their sexuality. Hear an exclusive interview with this "sexy happy couple" on PopShots Radio at http://popshotsradio.com/episodes.html
