Rubber Sex

by Rachel Kramer Bussel (Editor), Kristina Wright (Contributor), Shanna Germain (Contributor)

Table of Contents

Introduction: Sleek, Shiny, Sinful and Seductive

The Dress by Kristina Wright In a Single Bound by Shanna Germain Rubber Necking by Alison Tyler Slicker than Slik by Radclyffe Stretching Logic by Jean Roberta Tire Stud by Jeremy Edwards Justine, in Latex by Lillian Ann Slugocki Bathing Beauty by Andrea Dale In The Middle by Jessica Lennox Lick of Pain by Crystal Barela How to Liven Up a Boring Party by Teresa Noelle Roberts Sergeant Pepper by Rakelle Valencia Tight Squeeze by Rachel Kramer Bussel Butterfly’s Kiss by Thomas S. Roche Cinema Show by Elizabeth Coldwell Exchanges by Stella Hunter-Smith Rubber Party Virgin by Jay Starre The Balloonatics by Gregory L. Norris Breathing by Tenille Brown

Genres: Erotica

200 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2008

About the author

I'm the editor of the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series and over 70 anthologies including The Big Book of Orgasms and Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica. I've also written a wide range of erotica about everything from French fries to fishnets. I write about books, culture, sexuality and relationships, teach erotica writing workshops and consult with erotica authors and sex writers to help them advance their careers. I read a wide range of genres, from erotica to romance to mystery to memoir to graphic novels and anything that strikes my fancy. See my website for my newsletter with book giveaways and writing samples.

Reviews

[Daemon Grendl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful collection of short stories that revolve around rubber and latex, although not always latex garments. Some of the stories are lesbian and a couple are homosexual but most are heterosexual. Overall, I would describe them as written for women since the stories are more romantic that sexual, but they were very enjoyable and I recommend reading this book to all.

Latex is a very kinky material. It's impossible to disguise it as anything but the stuff naughty people wear. One cannot wear it without attracting attention. These stories are mostly about average people being transformed when they wear latex: By putting on an unusual material they are able to explore feeling and desires they wouldn't normally try. It gives them the freedom or permission to expand themselves and explore new territory. It's fun and exciting to explore new territory through these stories.

I especially liked the story by Alison Tyler called Rubber Necking. A woman passes a lingerie store on her way to work every day and regularly admires the window mannequin in latex. One day she's involved in a car accident in front the store when she's distracted by the window display. After the accident she gets to meet the store owner and a closer inspection of the clothing follows. A very romantic story.

There are a few strange stories about rubber fetishes that don't really involve clothing, just the material and how it affects a couple of true fetishists. These stores are both hot and mind blowing. I won't go into detail but am reminded that the word “fetish” still means “a sexual obsession with an object” not just a description of naughty fashion.

There are stories by Shanna Germain, Alison Tyler, Radclyffe, Jean Roberta, Teresa Noelle Roberts, Rakelle Valencia, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Tenille Brown, and Thomas Roche, many well-known erotica writers.

[NLA-I Awards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rubber Sex is one of the finalists for the National Leather Association International's Anthology award in 2008. In addition, this collection featured one of the finalists for the John Preston Short Fiction Literary Award: Thomas S. Roche's "Butterfly's Kiss," a story reminiscent of the best of Raymond Chandler with a erotic twist.