The bed in the hammock: what Brazilians think about love and sex

Errata to the first edition of the book A cama na rede: p. 364, question 43:Have you ever used a sex shop item with your partner? Why?Yes: 35%No: 65% _____________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever been unfaithful?Yes: 72%No: 28%Should a woman share the motel bill with a man?Yes: 68%No: 32%Is it possible to be happy without having a loving partner?Yes: 75%No: 25%Is there anything about sex you would like to try?Yes: 95%No: 5%Would you like to have a threesome?Yes: 77%No: 23% Protected by the anonymity of the internet, the answers to these and 50 other provocative and controversial questions about romantic relationships and sexuality are revealing. Far beyond shaking up the conservatism of Brazilian society, the opinions expressed in this thought-provoking survey expose truths that are difficult to acknowledge publicly. In "A cama na rede – o que os brasileiros penses sobre amor e sexo" (The Bed in the Hammock – What Brazilians Think About Love and Sex), psychoanalyst Regina Navarro Lins selects comments from internet users posted on her website "Cama na Rede," which ran from 2000 to 2009. The author's wide range of topics ensures a pleasurable and extremely informative read. Extramarital affairs, lack of sexual desire in marriage, jealousy, sexual fantasies, and homosexuality are all addressed with naturalness and wisdom. At the end of each set of responses, Regina analyzes the results and proposes reflections for men and women to reconsider their stances or confirm their attitudes. In this unprecedented survey on difficult topics, Regina Navarro Lins, one of the most prestigious experts on sex and relationships, clarifies doubts about sexuality and offers real-life examples that can help in making important decisions in relationships.