Why explorations of nonmonogamy dominate 'Sex Diaries' columnist's new book

NPR | By Ashley Brown,

Tyler Bartlam, Juana Summers

Published July 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM CDT

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author and New York Magazine writer Alyssa Shelasky about her new book based on her eponymous "Sex Diaries" column.

Ashley Brown

Ashley Brown is a supervising editor for All Things Considered.

Tyler Bartlam

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.

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