Download or read book Kinky Contract written by Belle and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you curious about kink, BDSM, power exchange, role play, bondage, S/M or all of the above? Have you ever wanted to dominate or serve your lover? Not sure where to start? Having a structured document to go over is a great way to get the conversation started.This practical guide is ideal for establishing a power exchange relationship. Use this document to define your wants, needs, limits, boundaries and expectations. There?s a reason why people who bring kink into the bedroom are often happier. It?s because they are usually more aware of and talkative about their sexual desires. Is it time to explore yours?Adds a new dynamic to your relationship. This deed covers all the essentials of a power exchange. Suitable for all levels of BDSM (from training to a total power exchange) including Master/slave, Mistress/slave or Dominant/submissive dynamics.Helps you bring up the topic. Some never get the chance to express their desires. This could be from fear of being judged (even by your own partner) or perhaps not knowing how to approach the topic. Filling out a Kinky Contract is a light-hearted way to introduce a saucy conversation.Entices you to explore. Going over this document together can be fun and exciting (a real eye opener). The Activity Questionnaire guides you to create, talk about and plan your kinky scenes.Keeps communication open. A main reason any relationship fizzles is lack of communication. A written agreement encourages you to negotiate and communicate with each other. Revise it regularly to stay on track and to keep things fresh.Helps you stick to the arrangement. Having your rules set out in writing makes your roles seem more official.Suitable for: Married couples, partners & lovers looking to explore a kinky lifestyle; and BDSM couples (D/s, M/s) wishing to define the relationship.It?s fun and easy to start.Please note: the Kinky Contract is for entertainment purposes only. It is NOT legally binding.
Download or read book BDSM Contract Master and Slave written by Rocco WESLEY DEXTER and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BDSM Contract Master and Slave BDSM contract for Dominant male and Submissive female. Write your checklist of what you want, explore the world of BDSM together. Is to have fun, talk about your favorite things, and learn about your erotic fantasies. Click the cover to reveal what's inside! About this book: 54 pages for your checklidty and 55 pages for notes and reflections that accompany you during your activity, Printed on high quality solid white paper, glossy cover, Beautiful simple designs appropriate for all ages (18+), Great Gift Idea for the whole year (Valentines Day, Anniversary, Hen, Bacjelor, Birthdays, Halloween, Christmas, Name days, Secret santa, White Elephant party and many others - make others happy :)) Put a SMILE on your slave face! Scroll up and BUY NOW :)
Download or read book 50 Shades of Kink written by Tristan Taormino and published by Cleis Press. This book was released on 2012-12-26 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tristan Taormino can tell you everything you want to know about the world of kink, and more! Operating on the pleasure principle 50 Shades of Kink is a truly helpful how-to that is a perfect beginner's guide into the realm of kinky sex and can also serve as a wonderful refresher course. Whether you want to get up close and personal with blindfolds, crops and paddles or just looking for some inspiration to keep your love life fresh, 50 Shades of Kink is just the book for you and your lover(s). • techniques and creative ideas for bondage, spanking, flogging, sensation play, rough sex and more • lessons on how to eroticize power, cultivate deeper connections and incorporate kink into your sex life • role-playing fantasies from the popular to the taboo
Download or read book Dominant submissive Contract written by Belle and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to dominate or serve your lover? Whether you're just after something naughty to spice up your love life, or you are entering a devoted BDSM relationship and you'd like to formalise it with a contract, this adaptable deed is for you.Boost your intimacy and sexual repertoire. Use this legal style document to help you negotiate and define your kinky arrangement. This practical guide is ideal for establishing a power exchange experience. Use it to discuss your deepest desires and to keep your love life fresh. It's the perfect way to record your goals, desires and boundaries.Adds a new dynamic to your relationship. This deed covers all the essentials of a power exchange. Suitable for all levels of BDSM (from training to a total power exchange) including Master/slave, Mistress/slave or Dominant/submissive dynamics.Helps you bring up the topic. Some never get the chance to express their desires. This could be from fear of being judged (even by your own partner) or perhaps not knowing how to approach the topic. Filling out a kinky Contract is a light-hearted way to introduce a saucy conversation.Entices you to explore. Going over this document together can be fun and exciting (a real eye opener). The Activity Questionnaire guides you to create, talk about and plan your kinky scenes.Keeps communication open. A main reason any relationship fizzles is lack of communication. A written agreement encourages you to negotiate and communicate with each other. Revise it regularly to stay on track and to keep things fresh.Helps you stick to the arrangement. Having your rules set out in writing makes your roles seem more official.Suitable for: Married couples, partners & lovers looking to explore a kinky lifestyle; and BDSM couples (D/s, M/s) wishing to define the relationship.It's fun and easy to start.Please note: the Dominant/submissive Contract is for entertainment purposes only. It is NOT legally binding
Download or read book Superfreaks written by Arielle Greenberg and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deliciously subversive and endlessly informative celebration of “kinky f*ckery,” as told by a lifelong student of kink and fetishism Neither a how-to guide to getting it on nor a collection of sensational erotica, Superfreaks is instead an empathetic journey into the widely misunderstood world of kink. Lifelong practitioner and student of “kinky f*ckery” Arielle Greenberg draws on her study and teaching of BDSM and fetishism to introduce kink’s history and trailblazing kinksters like Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Mollena Williams-Haas, and Tom of Finland explain the science behind sexual fetishes delve into the psychology behind power exchange parse the politics of sexual deviance Superfreaks is an accessible, interactive. and raunchy experience that invites the reader to engage their kinky curiosity. Written with folks of all genders and sexual orientations in mind, the book features resources like quizzes readers can take with their partners to help assess sexual compatibility sidebars with lists of kinky representation in literature, film, music, and more an A-to-Z glossary of kinky gear, from collars and floggers to zentai suits and beyond Superfreaks challenges and dismantles longstanding myths about kink perpetuated by pop culture phenomena like Fifty Shades of Grey and 365 Days. In doing so, Greenberg names the systemic marginalization kinky people experience and argues that we must build a society that accepts and celebrates sexual diversity of all kinds. The book also affirms the importance of consent and not “yucking someone’s yum”—key concepts inherent to the practice of kink that are essential building blocks for safer, more inclusive sex.
Download or read book The Nanny and The Billionaires written by Harper West and published by Harper West. This book was released on with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Nanny's Hard Work Pays off . . . In the Bedroom. Rich AF That's what they call us. We have more money and power than two men could ever dream of—or need. But we're also flawed AF One of us lost our wife, and the other hides behind a string of one-night-stands. Besides the kids, we've closed ourselves off from connecting with anyone, and we prefer it that way—until we meet her. A gorgeous beauty standing on our doorstep with eyes like an angel, and a body made for sin. Screwing the Nanny is a bad idea, right? Even if she is the first woman to get both our motors going in a long while . . . We should keep things professional, but we've also never been ones to follow the rules. So we say f*ck it and give in, unable to keep our hands off her luscious curves and thick, wet lips. We're gonna give her satisfaction like she's never experienced before and we'll add in a dash of panty-dropping kink to show her that pleasure can be enjoyed even more, when you bring in a bit of pain. She better get ready . . . because naughty times are coming in our playroom. The Nanny and The Billionaires is a is a standalone, butterfly-inducing romance, from your new favorite author Harper West. This one is ALL about her pleasure, with a sprinkling of BDSM and a guaranteed HEA. Get ready, these billionaires are loaded in their banks accounts . . . and their pants.
Download or read book Shopping for a Billionaire The Complete Collection written by Julia Kent and published by Julia Kent. This book was released on with total page 3796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine hundred fifty-six thousand eight hundred and one words. Sounds like the beginning of a Broadway theme song (yes, the numbers are off, but hey…). Instead, it’s the word count on this 17-book boxed set! Shopping for a Billionaire: The Complete Collection includes all of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling books in Julia Kent’s romantic comedy billionaire saga. This HUGE anthology gives contemporary romance readers a whole new world to sink into, with office romance, urban and small-town fun, plenty of opposites attracting and enemies to lovers transitions that end in a happily ever after. Whether you love rom coms, chick-lit, or romance novels that make you laugh, this boxed set is for you. Want meet-cutes? Plenty of them in here. Fish-out-of-water? Grumpy hero and sunshine heroine? Second chances? Yep. Proposals, weddings, honeymoons, babies, first Christmases and other holidays? Come on in and check out the series. It all starts when mystery shopper Shannon Jacoby meets billionaire Declan McCormick while in disguise in the men’s room in one of his stores. Romance isn’t in her job description, but suddenly, life heats up as their unexpected encounter leads to an undeniable attraction. Plus, even her cat loves him. When a grumpy cat loves your billionaire boyfriend, you keep the guy. Right? By the end of the collection, they’re married, have a baby, and are trying for more. Along the way, her best friend marries his brother (spoiler!), her two sisters flirt with his other brother and his Scottish cousin, and it’s all interconnected, with so much heart, plenty of swoon, and more laughs than you can count. If you’re never read Julia Kent’s romantic comedy series, now’s your chance for a truckload of hilarious humorous fiction. Dive in and shop for your very own billionaire*. Warning: Julia is not responsible for readers who laugh in bed and keep partners awake. Read responsibly. *Billionaire not guaranteed.
Download or read book The Wedding Laughbox written by Julia Kent and published by Julia Kent. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 1771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wedding Laughbox contains FIVE full-length novels and ONE ALL NEW NOVELLA! - from a variety of New York Times bestselling romantic comedy author Julia Kent’s series. It’s wedding season, and what’s better than a wedding in rom com style? Julia Kent’s madcap style, that is. How about a campground double wedding with three grooms and two brides? (What? Yep…) Or a billionaire and his betrothed escaping their own wedding to flee to Vegas? Paparazzi galore and a stubborn father of the groom ruining a CEO’s planned nuptials until he takes matters into his own hands and does love his way? A disgruntled older sister watching her sister find wedded bliss and maybe, just maybe, finding her own love with a rival billionaire? With five different stories you get bridezillas, momzillas — even a billionaire dadzilla - with over-the-top fun and lush, luxurious settings, all wrapped up in community, connection, and loads of fun. This boxed set includes: Shopping for a Billionaire’s Wife Shopping for a CEO’s Wife It’s Always Complicated Random Acts of Love Hasty And an ALL NEW novella featuring Will and Mallory from the book Fluffy, as they go on their honeymoon and discover that life is nothing but a series of coincidences as their past comes back to haunt them with hilarious results. Sink into SIX humor-filled books that pour you into wedding planning, bachelorette and bachelor parties, give you all the wedding jitters and proud family moments, all wrapped up in a huge boxed set you can sink into and find your way to long-term love. Note: each of these books can be read as a standalone, but they are part of larger series. All of my Laughbox boxed sets are designed to give readers a taste of my books, centered on a specific concept (in this case, weddings). Full disclosure for readers.
Download or read book Binding and Unbinding Kink written by Amber R. Clifford-Napoleone and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of essays highlighting different disciplinary, topical, and practical approaches to the study of kink and popular culture. The volume is written by both academics and practitioners, bringing the essays a special perspective not seen in other volumes. Essays included examine everything from Nina Hartley fan letters to kink shibari witches to kink tourism in a South African prison. The focus is not just on kink as a sexual practice, but on kink as a subculture, as a way of living, and as a way of seeing popular culture in new and interesting ways.
Download or read book Shopping for a Billionaire s Wife Shopping 4 Billionaire Romantic Comedy written by Julia Kent and published by Julia Kent. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who needs a SWAT team to escape from their own wedding? Me. My Momzilla turned us into hostages at our own ceremony, so Declan and I are getting married the good old-fashioned way, just like everybody else. By calling in his private security team, stealing away before the ceremony by helicopter, connecting to his corporate jet and heading for Las Vegas. The Boston wedding of the year is about to become a trashy Elvis drive-thru ceremony. Until the best man spills the beans and Mom, Dad, my sisters, his brothers, my maid of honor, my friend Josh, and even my cat, Chuckles, all come along for the ride. I can’t win, can I? Oh. Yeah. I already did. Love conquers all. Even my crazy family. * * * Shopping for a Billionaire’s Wife is the next book in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Shopping for a Billionaire series. After Declan convinces Shannon to escape from their own wedding minutes before the ceremony begins, the madcap adventures are just getting started. When the mother of the bride pries their location out of the tortured best man, the whole crazy crew follows the bride and groom to Las Vegas in this romantic comedy from Julia Kent. ***** Read what others are saying about Julia Kent: "Heartwarming and intensely emotional, Our Options Have Changed is witty, sexy and hilarious with a heroine you admire and a hero you can't help falling in love with." -- Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author "Reading a Julia Kent book is like taking a vacation with your best friends. They'll make you laugh, tug on your heartstrings, and leave you wanting more." -- New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster "Kent and Reed create rom com magic in this friends to lovers romance. Laughter, tears, and all the swoons." -- USA Today Best Selling author Daisy Prescott "Witty, sexy, funny and delightfully delicious--love it from beginning to end."-- USA Today bestselling author T Gephart "An utterly charming celebration of the messiness of love, life, and motherhood... every woman deserves a Nick." -- Laurelin Paige, New York Times bestselling author Reader and Blogger reviews: "Move over Sophie Kinsella and make way for Julia Kent. I haven't laughed so much since the Shopaholic series." -- Reader review "Shannon reminds me of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum character..." -- Reader review "Another best seller by the Queen of romantic comedy." -- Reader review "Kent took this fun, sexy tale and gave it a depth that made it so darn easy to read." -- Glass Paper Ink Bookblog "Nothing has made me laugh out loud this much since I read Bridget Jones' Diary many, many years ago." -- Reader review "This book is a MUST READ and I can't WAIT for the next one!!!" -- Reader review "...Julia Kent has once again brought the laugh until you cry scenes, but has added a new aspect to her writing..." -- Avid Reader Book Reviews "The characters in this book are absolutely magnetic and you can't help but be drawn into their lives." -- Reader review "This book is bursting at the seams with all the fun and witty banter!" -- Eargasms Audiobook Reviews Read the entire billionaire romance series, starting with the New York Times bestselling start! Shopping for a Billionaire 1 - FREE Shopping for a Billionaire 2 Shopping for a Billionaire 3 Shopping for a Billionaire 4 Christmas Shopping for a Billionaire Shopping for a Billionaire's Fiancee Shopping for a CEO Shopping for a Billionaire's Wife Shopping for a CEO's Fiancee Shopping for an Heir Shopping for a Billionaire's Honeymoon Shopping for a CEO's Wife Shopping for a Billionaire's Baby Shopping for a CEO's Honeymoon Shopping for a Baby's First Christmas Topics: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, shopping romance, billionaire romance, billionaire, series, romantic comedy series, comedy, comedy series, bbw romance, funny romance, laugh romance, modern romance, urban romance, boston, boston romance, wealthy, USA today, USA today bestseller, CEO romance, office romance, city romance, smart romance, mystery shopping, mystery shopping romance, dogs in romance, cats in romance, lighthearted romance, light romance, hot romance, julia kent, julia kent romance, wedding, wedding romance, vegas, vegas romance, vegas wedding, escape wedding, humor, humorous romance, satire, american humor, wedding romance, literature & fiction, entertainment, humor and comedy, romantic comedy, Perfect for readers of Emma Chase, Penny Reid, Lauren Blakely, Sally Thorne, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Kendall Ryan, Kristan Higgins, Helena Hunting, Sophie Kinsella and Alice Clayton. Audiobook narrated by Tanya Eby.
Download or read book On Kink s Edge written by M.C. Roth and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE FICTION M.C. ROTH Book six in the It' s a Kink Thing series When kink gets boring, it' s time to play on the edge. “ Yes, Sir. No, Sir. Thank you, Sir.” It was the same old thing for as long as Keady could remember, and kink had officially become boring. Fresh out of a year-long contract, the only one who catches Keady' s eye is Cutler, a Dom who looks as menacing as his name. It' s too bad Keady is convinced Cutler is some kind of serial killer and not worth the risk of ending up in a freezer. To try to spark some excitement, Keady throws out his limits— every single one. The decision lands him in a dangerous situation with an unfamiliar Dom, and, surprisingly, it' s Cutler who comes to his rescue. But with Keady already thinking about leaving the community at Unkinked behind, it' s up to Cutler to push him to the edge and beyond.
Download or read book Sexuality Unmasked written by and published by Monika Gorska. This book was released on with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and enlightenment with Sexuality Unmasked. This comprehensive guide offers a refreshing perspective on sex education and relationships, providing invaluable insights and practical advice for individuals navigating the intricacies of their own sexuality and relationships. Written by a team of renowned experts in the field of human sexuality, Sexuality Unmasked is a groundbreaking book that throws aside the shame and stigma attached to discussing sex. It delves deep into the core issues surrounding sexuality, aiming to demystify and destigmatize the subject matter. This guide is an essential toolkit for individuals of all ages – from teenagers experiencing their first encounters with love and desire, to adults seeking to enhance their intimate relationships. Sexuality Unmasked addresses a wide range of topics, including understanding sexual orientation and gender identity, debunking prevailing myths and misconceptions, and providing comprehensive information on reproductive health. Sexuality Unmasked goes beyond just education – it explores the concept of empowered living. It encourages readers to embrace their unique identities, celebrate their desires, and establish healthy boundaries. With engaging activities and thought-provoking exercises, this book helps readers cultivate self-awareness and build the confidence necessary for empowered sexual expression. Whether you're seeking to engage in healthy relationships, explore personal desires, or simply broaden your knowledge on human sexuality, Sexuality Unmasked offers a refreshing and compassionate approach. With its balanced blend of scientific research and personal anecdotes, this guide provides a safe and inclusive space for readers to embark on their own transformative journey. Discover the power of knowledge, self-acceptance, and empowerment through Sexuality Unmasked. Break free from the confines of societal norms, embrace your authentic self, and build fulfilling relationships based on respect, consent, and open communication. Let this book be your ultimate guide to achieving a deeply satisfying and liberated understanding of your own sexuality.
Download or read book Master Submissive Bdsm Contract written by Phil G and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was a "Good" girl by all rights, then I had a boyfriend that forced me to do things. It started out as 'play' that I did out of love for him. It was simple, light bondage, soft spankings. I now look at what it has become, piercings in places I never dreamed. He started sharing me with others and takes discipline very seriously. When and how did I go from being a good girl to a slave girl? This contract/agreement is for a male Master and female submissive. (If you'd prefer, also for sale is a Master/female slave contract entitled "BDSM Master/slave Contract" and the "Mistress/slave BDSM Contract" for a Mistress and her female slave.) This extensive sexually charged Master-female submissive contract/agreement book is set up so Master and submissive can agree on the huge number of BDSM topics that can come up in their relationship. Master and submissive can add, update and amend rules in this contract with a pen at anytime. Reading this contract together can easily be your entertainment for one or more evenings. The size of this hardcopy extensive Master/submissive contract/agreement is 8.5 by 11 inches and has the look and feel of a legal document. ***As a bonus, also included is the important adult only BDSM erotica book - "The Spanking Dictionary". There is a lot to learn in there! Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content and BDSM. All characters are of legal age. Hello everybody! Your opinion is very important! If you like this book please make sure to leave a review. Thank you!
Download or read book With Sprinkles on Top written by Stefani Goerlich and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sex therapist’s playful, affirming, and informative guide to exploring desire differences between kinky and nonkinky, or “vanilla,” partners With Sprinkles on Top offers a positive and empowering resource for talking about and working through sexual differences—particularly between kinky and vanilla partners. With more than 80 percent of adult couples in the US reporting desire discrepancies between partners, and many people holding fantasies they don’t feel comfortable sharing, With Sprinkles on Top offers much-needed support. As Dr. Stefani Goerlich makes clear—vanilla can be delicious... and so can kink! Focusing on communication and connection, this guide helps you find the sprinkles that can enhance your relationship. With empathy and understanding, Dr. Goerlich addresses hopes and fears on both sides of a desire divide and provides shame-free guidance for relationships of different shapes and orientations. Here you’ll find: • Helpful information about BDSM and kink—what it is, its effects on relationships, what a partner’s interest might imply... or not! • Worksheets and questionnaires to help each partner explore their desires, what turns them on, when they might feel open to experimentation, and how to talk about it • Setting boundaries—tips for feeling safe and drawing the line with care • Guidance for staying true to yourself, satisfying your partner, and finding new delights together • Insights and guidance on what “normal” and “kinky” actually mean, bringing imagination into the bedroom, polyamorous possibilities, and much more As Dr. Goerlich writes, “The vanilla people that I work with tell me that they want relationships built on mutual love, respect, understanding, gentleness, and trust. Funnily enough, the kinky people I work with tell me the same thing... just that they want the ‘gentleness’ aspect to be negotiable.” With Sprinkles on Top affirms that vanilla and kinky people can thrive together—and offers practical solutions for protecting, preserving, and strengthening your relationship.
Download or read book The Clinician s Guide to Ethical Non Monogamous Relationships written by Stephanie Sigler and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide designed to help mental health professionals understand and meet the unique needs of individuals in ethical non-monogamous relationships. Drawing on a wealth of research, case studies, and expert insights, Dr. Stephanie Sigler offers invaluable guidance on fostering healthy communication, managing jealousy and insecurities, and addressing the emotional dynamics that arise in non-monogamous relationships. With a compassionate and inclusive approach, this book helps mental health practitioners develop a deep understanding of diverse relationship structures. This book covers topics such as polyamory, open relationships, and swinging, addressing the specific needs and concerns of clients engaged in these relationships. It also encourages discussions of self-care for practitioners, ethical considerations, and addressing stigma within the therapeutic process. Sigler provides clinicians with step-by-step strategies and interventions mental health practitioners can implement in their sessions. An invaluable resource for practitioners new to ethical non-monogamy, this book is equally essential for therapists looking to expand their knowledge and skills and can help practitioners provide meaningful support to clients in this often misunderstood and underrepresented community.
Download or read book Opening Up written by Tristan Taormino and published by Cleis Press. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to making sexually open arrangements work outlines options for transforming monogamous relationships into effective polyamorous ones, in a reference that addresses such topics as boundary setting, child-raising, and conflict resolution. Original.
Download or read book Sadomasochism written by Peggy J. Kleinplatz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book that dispels the myths about those who prefer to go beyond “vanilla” sex Sadomasochism: Powerful Pleasures is a comprehensive exploration of the entire sexual subculture that lies on the cutting edge of society. The mental health professions and society have marginalized people who practice sadomasochism (SM).This interdisciplinary collection dispels myths surrounding SM, bringing together leading scholars from the fields of sexology, psychology, sociology, and medicine, alongside queer studies and sexual minority advocacy. Experts such as Thomas S. Weinberg, PhD, Susan Wright, MA, Margaret Nichols, PhD, Odd Reiersol, PhD, Svein Skeid, Rebecca F. Plante, PhD, Niklas Nordling, MPsych, and N. Kenneth Sandnabba, PhD, among other stellar authorities, reveal research findings, clinical data, and critical thinking about sexuality that lies beyond “vanilla.” To gain a broader understanding of human sexuality, the study of SM is crucial for what it reveals about us as sexual beings. The text discusses the results of research into practitioners’ behaviors and perspectives, the prevalence of SM behaviors in today’s culture, and stresses the need for greater tolerance and understanding. The realization of SM desires and their acceptance are explored in detail. This unflinching look at the world and the people of SM will guide scholars and lay people alike into a more sensitive, sex-friendly viewpoint of the people society calls “kinky.” Sadomasochism: Powerful Pleasures answers questions such as: What is the nature of SM relationships? What are the values and motives of SM participants? How do mental health professionals regard and treat SM practitioners? Should sadomasochism continue to be classified as a mental illness? What is the legal status of SM and what are the consequences of discrimination against SM practitioners? Does increasing visibility of SM imagery decrease stigma or create added problems? What can ordinary lovers learn from those we have marginalized about the farther reaches of human erotic potential? Sadomasochism: Powerful Pleasures is valuable, insightful reading for mental health professionals, students, sex educators, sex counselors, sex therapists, sex researchers, sexual health workers, sociologists, sexual minority groups, and anyone interested in learning more about the sexual pleasures that lie beyond the traditional.
