American Curves # 76, Winter 2012

FEATURES 40 THE SEX ADDICTION MYTH The reality behind so-called "sexual addiction,” a questionable phrase for a condition that has allegedly afflicted celebrities like Tiger Woods and Russell Brand. By Melody Brixton 64 FROM SHY FROM TO FLY Having trouble working up the courage to ask a woman out or take your relationship to the next level? You're not alone and we're here to help with our timid man's sex survival guide. By Cecily Knobler 80 KINK CHIC How the once-taboo subculture of fetish wear burst out of the BDSM dungeons and into the mainstream. By Suzie Elliot / Photos by Martin Perreault DEPARTMENTS 8 The Editorial - Michal Kapral 10 Male Room - Readers Respond 12 Sex Files - News and Views 16 The List - Cheating Signs 18 Ask Melody - Sexpert Advice 20 $#!t They Said - Celebs in Quotes 22 Curves Figures - By the Numbers 114 Naked Truth - Sex Science 124 Guy Gear - Cool Stuff 138 Last Kiss - First Look THE GIRLS 24 Gia Macool KEEPING IT COOL 32 Lisa Morales MORALE-BOOSTER 46 Rali Ivanova RALI-ING THE TROOPS 54 Jenny Poussin WANNA PLAY? 70 Kristie Taylor TAYLOR MADE 88 Amanda Rae Michaels SEXY ON THE BEACH 96 Lily Figuera FANTASTIC FILIPINA 106 Niki Lee Young YOUNG AND RESTLESS 116 Shay Lynn SHAY'S BEAUTIFUL 126 Jacqueline Suzanne HARD AT WORK