| Don't Use My Sweater Like a Towel Reviews "An honest and fun perspective on the challenges of dating." -Cynthia Langston, Author of Bicoastal Babe "The the mat (or bed) honesty; refreshingly candid and critical information for counselors, sexologists and researchers." -Marilyn Volker, Ed.D., Sexologist, ABS, ACCS "A great view of dating from a woman's perspective...A REAL single girl's story of the wild and crazy dating world we live in today. Kelton freely tells of her experiences without fear of judgment. This book has changed every point of view and certainty that I was having...This book is exactly what I needed. Thank you for sharing with me." -Shanti Mari Kennedy "A candid, clever, and comedic look at love, lust, and the thrill of the hunt. But what exactly are we hunting for? This book offers insight into the minds and motivations of men and women on the dating scene: and why we do what we do." -Carrie Cash Brewer
Photographer, Designer, Producer, Surfer “Sex, humor, sex, self-awareness, sex, science and sex. Kelton sacrifices her body, mind and her very soul for those who date, have dated, or imagine they would like to date. Possibly the most profound argument for monogamy and marriage ever written. An unabashed, unashamed, uncensored, unapologetic look inside a woman’s mind and psyche. One part Looking for Mr. Goodbar, one part An Unquiet Mind, one-hundred-percent revealing (if for nothing other than for the difference between what a woman and a man mean by the word, ‘friend’). Essential reading for any man who wants to know what is really going through her head, and how (and how not) to get her into bed.” -Brent Kenton Jordan
Author of Stripped: Twenty Years of Secrets From Inside the Strip Club "A woman dates 12 men over the course of a year in the name of science... Written in a chatty, brisk style, the book is most engaging when Kelton attempts to follow the dating rules offered by various self-help books... The chapter in which she orders pheromones from the Internet and enlists her friends as test subjects is especially amusing... A fun, intriguing premise." - Kirkus Discoveries "Part memoir, part amateur experiment, Don't Use My Sweater Like a Towel is an absolutely uncensored, at times sexually graphic memoir of author Jennifer Kelton's dating and sex life and her surprisingly structured experiments to discern precisely how much value and accuracy lies in the myriad of dating self-help books and advice available today. Kelton was unable to bear children for medical reasons and therefore was not under pressure from a biological clock, yet she was searching for the right man to share her life with - most of Don't Use My Sweater Like a Towel recounts the men that she dated, all of whom eventually proved unsuitable for a long-term relationship with her, but many of whom remained good friends after the sex ended. Of especial interest are the chapters in which Kelton reflects on dating advice books and gathered information from her male friends as to whether women really shouldn't call a man back (the most common answer: if the woman never calls, the man may take it as a sign that she isn't interested) or how many dates there should be before sex (most agreed that it depended on what the people in the relationship felt was right) and similar questions. She also explored the questionable usefulness of bottled human pheromones and offers enlightening ponderings on the latest scientific findings about mating behaviors in the animal kingdom. Perhaps the most valuable advice in Don't Use My Sweater Like a Towel is the importance of having confidence in oneself and respect for others; the author's open story of her dating life certainly proves to be an invaluable and enriching experience." - Midwest Book Review "I had such an emotional response to Jennifer Kelton’s Don’t Use My Sweater Like a Towel that I am forced to step out of my usual review approach and get personal. But first: For all of you ladies out there in the dating scene, reading this book will be equivalent to looking in the mirror. The author is acutely honest in her presentation of the hazards of dating. With humor and a refreshing directness, Kelton challenges the question of what women really want in a relationship." - Melissa Devine
The Martini Lounge "Groundbreaking and provocative. A fast, funny, and informative read on sex, life, and, yes–respect. An insight into the basic, fundamental elements of relationships...A modern look at how men and women interact." -Brenna Hatami
Naturopathic Doctor and Yoga Teacher "A hilariously honest and insightful look at modern dating, filled with fascinating information on the science of love...fabulous! - Mohini Moore
Creative Consultant "Challenging other authors that are driven by their own dating rules, Kelton courageously opens up her personal life, delivering an original and refreshing perspective into the world of dating...entertaining and thought provoking...a must read that simplifies relationships!" -Jack Teetor
Marketing Executive "Finally! Someone who communicates! Honestly and truly...A first, in your face 'here's what's on my mind' book. No rules, no pretension, just life, real and raw...as it should be. Inspirational in every way." -Valerya Gurevich "Kelton's in your face take on human behavior is humorous, straightforward, insightful, and filled with valuable observations... I became so engulfed while reading that it felt like I was watching a great movie, always wanting to know what will happen next...A first-rate read that I will recommend especially to some of my guy friends... looking forward to part two!" - Jonathan Pascual
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