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Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

by Tawny Lara

Quirk. Sept. 2023. 208p. ISBN 9781683693635. pap. $16.99. SELF-HELP

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Award-winning podcaster Lara (cohost of Recovery Rocks) shares how the many years she engaged in binge drinking and regrettable sex took a toll on her. She wanted to take a different approach to life, but she was terrified that she’d never have the courage to date without consuming alcohol and found dating apps to be scary. This book offers sober-dating advice, but the author is quick to tell readers that she is not a therapist; she describes herself as a bisexual woman in recovery for substance addiction. This work gives readers an insider view on what it means to date and live sober and offers tips for readers struggling with things like body dysmorphia, addiction, and just plain bad dates. Lara’s authentic approach may inspire readers to take action to improve their own lives.

VERDICT Most relevant for readers in recovery or who are interested in sobriety, but also a revealing read for daters and nondrinkers in general.

Reviewed by Emily Bowles , Jun 01, 2023

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