For twenty-five years Penthouse Variations has presented many provocative facets of sexuality, from the blissfully sensual to the alluringly exotic. But all of the stories contained within its pages share a common thread, which is the bold exploration and fulfillment of sexual fantasies.
While a sensual experience has much to offer in its own right, fantasies can spawn a whole new world of erotic delight. They present endless possibilities to those who are still reveling in the blush of newfound passion, and add color and depth to already loving relationships, where the benefits of bringing clandestine desires to light are often the most dramatic. Reaching a level of trust and comfort with your partner or partners allows your experiences to be all they’re meant to be—physically and emotionally satisfying and sometimes just down-right fun.
This collection opens with adventurous couples traveling to exotic locales, from Paris to Mexico to the Caribbean. This change of scenery helps relax their inhibitions, while others rise to the challenge of finding new pleasures at home. But none of these couples leaves anything to chance, finding the right place in their minds to release their true desires and share them with their lovers. They may at times seek out erotic adventures, but often they discover them in the most common places. All that’s needed is a mindful openness to the awaiting possibilities.
“Lustful Gatherings” is comprised of stories about couples who explore the richness of multiple partners, from the intimate celebration of threesomes with close friends, to the myriad delights available at an upscale, suburban swing party. Each couple find their experience enhanced by the ensuing voyeuristic opportunities, whether it be the thrill of watching or being watched.
The following chapter is devoted to fantasy and role-playing: from the solo erotic daydream of a college professor to the fulfillment of lustful fantasies. You’ll discover a married couple who enlist the help of an inventive single friend and find more excitement than they ever hoped for, a pair of spirited young women exploring an adult toy store, and a couple celebrating their anniversary with a graciously obedient chambermaid.
While many of the stories in Penthouse Variations focus on the experiences of couples, there is no denying the unique thrill of a casual encounter: a passionate coupling with a stranger that leaves you breathless and is etched in your mind forever. “Casual Encounters” tells the sexy tales of a chance meeting on a wintry New York night, a romantic interlude with a rugged cowboy, a businessman who takes a chance on a sultry female biker, and the unusual day of a novice carpet cleaner.
“Satin Embraces” features stories about women who find love in the arms of another woman. Their stories are as varied as women themselves: curious next-door neighbors, playful strippers on a road trip, masseuses at work and play, and a writer who falls in love with a willowy blonde artist in Vienna.
“Midnight Desires” and “Fetish Scene” explore dreams that some may view as forbidden. Although they perhaps seem unconventional, what’s important is that they dare to stretch the boundaries of propriety. The true joy in these stories is the realization that there is no need to conform to set ideals. Sexuality can be your own private world, to enjoy and indulge in without apology.
In “Midnight Desires” you’ll meet a man who learns that giving up control to a gorgeous woman leads him to the best sex of his life; a young reporter who finds the master of her dreams in a charismatic theater director; a dominatrice who recounts the discovery of her masterful nature; and a pair of mountain climbers who find a much more interesting use for all that rope and equipment.
“Fetish Scene” takes desire to another level, where sexual arousal is heightened by tangible objects. Here the luxuriousness of women’s lingerie, the eroticism of body modification, the allure of feet and shoes, and the tactile delights of leather and rubber provide all the impetus needed for an electrifying encounter. While the focus of these tales is varied, they all represent the same freedom to explore and take pleasure in one’s sexuality.
As you read this book, keep your mind open to the erotic possibilities in your own world. These stories might spark some daringly different thoughts, giving you something sexy to muse about on a carefree afternoon. And perhaps lead you to do some sensual exploration of your own.
Barbara F. Pizio
Executive Editor
Penthouse Variations