Former journalist Pamela Druckerman interviewed psychologists, sex researchers,marriage counselors, and adulterers of all nations and concludes that Americans are, indeed, the least adept at having affairs, have the most trouble enjoying them, and suffer the most in their aftermath. Lust in Translation is her funny and fact-filled world tour of infidelity that will give whole new meaning to the phrase "practicing monogamy."

INTRODUCTION Lust in Translation

ONE Welcome to America

TWO Lies, Damn Lies, andAdultery

THREE Sexual Cultures

FOUR The Marriage-Industrial Complex

FIVE Death of the "Five to Seven"

SIX The Obligatory Affair

SEVEN Mystery of the Siagle Futon

EIGHT We Must Have a Spare One at Least

NINE God in the Bedroom

TEN A Sexual Revolution

CONCLUSION Home Sweet Home

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