This simple and highly accessible non-fiction guide to BDSM (Bondage, Dominance, Sadism, and Masochism) features 50 edgy and erotic adventures to sample and is the perefct companion for the millions of fans of the Fifty Shades trilogy (Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed), the Anne Rice/A.N. Roquelaure Sleeping Beauty trilogy (The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's Punishment, Beauty's Release) and Sylvia Day's Crossfire novels (Bared to You and Reflected in You). This instruction book for couples contains one warning: you should try this at home!
From turning your ho hum bedroom into a “Red Room of Desire,” to exploring the fine art of Japanese rope bondage—and a few other ideas perhaps better not mentioned in polite company—50 Ways to Play invites couples who might otherwise think of themselves as “average” or “nice” to walk on the wild side. According to husband-and-wife writers Debra and Don Macleod, sex should pack a punch—it’s meant to catch you off guard. The fifty sexy and surprising “ways to play” offered up in this book are guaranteed to turn up the heat in your sex life.
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About the Author
Debra and Don Macleod are the husband-and-wife authors of Lube Jobs: A Woman's Guide to Great Maintenance Sex, Lip Service: A His and Hers Guide to the Art of Oral Sex and Seduction, and The French Maid: And 21 More Naughty Sex Fantasies to Surprise and Arouse Your Man. Their books have been covered widely in newspapers across the country including The New York Times and USA Today and been awarded “Best in Bed” by Women’s Health Magazine. In her various capacities as a marriage and divorce mediator, a couples’ communication and conflict resolution specialist, Debra has helped thousands of couples resolve their problems and improve their relationships. For more information, visit her website debramacleod.com.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I admit it. 50 Shades of Grey, er, inspired me to learn more about the world of BDSM, but I didn't know where to start. Everything else I found seemed either wayy too hardcore or not hardcore enough. 50 Ways to Play is the perfect book for beginners who really want to explore their wild sides- it's very thorough but it's not at all intimidating. I can't wait to try out what I've learned!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This book begins with the husband-and-wife team writing: "Sex is suposed to pack a punch. It's suposed to take you off guard, make you hold your breath for what might come next, gasp with discovery, quicken your pulse and consume you, mind, body and soul." This slim volume certainly packs a punch.
Like a lot of people, I enjoyed FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (and before that series, Anne Rice's SLEEPING BEAUTY trilogy) and it certainly piqued my interest in BDSM. But, frankly, my imagination needed a jump-start when it came to translating fictional erotica into actual bedroom play.
The Macleods cover a wide variety of scenerios from glass toys, nipple clamps, electrostimulation, blindfolds and sensory deprivation, restraints, bondage positions and temperature play to the softer, soapier side of BDSM including lubricants (one kind heats up and another cools down).
I certainly got my moneys worth out of this gem and the 50 chapters got my blood pumping and adrenaline flowing.
Like a lot of people, I enjoyed FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (and before that series, Anne Rice's SLEEPING BEAUTY trilogy) and it certainly piqued my interest in BDSM. But, frankly, my imagination needed a jump-start when it came to translating fictional erotica into actual bedroom play.
The Macleods cover a wide variety of scenerios from glass toys, nipple clamps, electrostimulation, blindfolds and sensory deprivation, restraints, bondage positions and temperature play to the softer, soapier side of BDSM including lubricants (one kind heats up and another cools down).
I certainly got my moneys worth out of this gem and the 50 chapters got my blood pumping and adrenaline flowing.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Good Doctor
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
On the tail of another "50 Shades" rip off, and haven't we all had enough already? This trite piece attempts to capitalize on the current mania by attempting to instruct newbies in the art of mommy porn play. if any female or male can learn anything new from this work, then they've been hiding in a cave since birth or had their heads in the sand. Such exciting and new things like "temperature play" applying ice to ares of the Body. This is as daring as it gets, and anyone whose read Sidney Shelton, or seen 9 1/2 weeks would be as bored to death, as I was.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Insulting Title
A friend of mine that knows I am 'kinky' got me this book as a gift. I read the title and was immediately insulted. Nice people? What the heck? Read more
Published 1 month ago by apocrypha
5.0 out of 5 stars
BDSM
Good for people who just want to try it and aren't sure. It explains a lot and most in good detail.
Published 3 months ago by Miranda Renee McCabe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Enjoyable
This book is entertaining, educating and eye opening. It is a quick read about a sometimes dark subject, but they keep it light and informative. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Christine J. Wamsley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
Gives some great ideas to enhance your love life. Some a little more adventurous than others. Definitely makes you think.
Published 6 months ago by Cheri
2.0 out of 5 stars
Blah
I was really looking forward to reading this book. Fifteen minutes into it I put it down and haven't picked it up since. I just couldn't stay "in the moment" with it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by bookworm73
5.0 out of 5 stars
It gives just what it says it will, awesome job Macleods!
( I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review )
Talking dirty, bondage and spanking was about all I know of BDSM and that's through some... Read more
Talking dirty, bondage and spanking was about all I know of BDSM and that's through some... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Niina "For The Love of Reading!"
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very useful tips
You will definitely learn a dozen new tricks when you read this book
the good part is that it gives you cheap alternatives to expensive tools- only with the same end... Read more
the good part is that it gives you cheap alternatives to expensive tools- only with the same end... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mirna K
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Way To Ease Into BDSM
The 411:
While I have still not read 50 Shades I have a ton of friends who have and will love this ease you into it book. Read more
While I have still not read 50 Shades I have a ton of friends who have and will love this ease you into it book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. G. Gagliano
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice intro for established couples hoping to add a little bit of kink.
I was offered the chance to review a book called 50 Ways to Play: BDSM for Nice People. I thought it might be interesting since my husband and I have played around with BDSM a... Read more
Published 8 months ago by My 2 Cents
1.0 out of 5 stars
If possible, I'd give NO Stars
OMG...I was very leery of this book just from the sample as it looked like an absolute recipe for disaster if read and followed by those who have no other knowledge or experience... Read more
Published 9 months ago by DJ
More About the Author
Debra Macleod, B.A., LL.B. is an internationally multipublished relationship/intimacy author and expert contributor to leading North American media. In the USA, she has contributed to FOX TV, NBC NEW YORK, XM/SIRIUS Satellite Radio, PLAYBOY RADIO, COSMO RADIO, numerous national and syndicated radio programs, COSMOPOLITAN, REDBOOK, BRIDAL GUIDE, SHAPE, ESQUIRE, MEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE and many others. She has been interviewed by the Associated Press, and her work has received worldwide coverage in newspapers from THE NEW YORK TIMES and the LOS ANGELES TIMES to the CHINA POST and the DAILY MAIL (UK). Debra has contributed to such popular web destinations as iVillage.com, CafeMom.com and USA TODAY's "Happily Ever After" book reviews blog. She is a signature blogger for the US and Canadian editions of the HUFFINGTON POST.
In Canada, Debra has served as a relationship expert for the CBC, GLOBAL TV, CTV, BREAKFAST TELEVISION, SHAW TV, VIRGIN RADIO and numerous other talk and music radio stations across the country. She has contributed to many local and national newspapers, including THE NATIONAL POST, SUN and METRO, and has served as a resource for the Postmedia News and the Canadian Press. Her contributions can be found on numerous web portals, including canada.com.
Each of Debra's couple-focused intimacy guides are co-authored by her husband Don and are written for long-term, mainstream couples who are struggling to balance emotional and physical intimacy within marriage. Today's busy couples are feeling more disconnected than ever and, as intimacy fades, problems often show up in the bedroom first. The authors believe that "the couple that plays together stays together," and their titles reflect that lighthearted yet important philosophy (50 Ways to Play, Lip Service, Lube Jobs, The French Maid, The Fantasy Sex Deck, The Tantric Sex Deck). Their books have received excellent reviews from USA TODAY and THE LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review) and a "Best in Bed" Award from WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE. They have spent time on the Borders Recommends and Barnes & Noble top-sellers lists, Amazon.com's Top 20 and have received notable attention from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY. They have also enjoyed foreign sales to the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Portgual, Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia, and have been translated into several languages.
An avid history buff, Debra's Ancient Bitches book series is an indulgent, intelligent read that speculates on the type of relationship advice that famous women from history would give modern women. It is part history lesson, part gossip session and part relationship manual.
Academically, Debra holds a Law Degree from Dalhousie University and a Certificate in Interpersonal Conflict Resolution from the Alberta Arbitration & Mediation Society (now the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta). She is a trained divorce mediator; however, she now uses her skill set to help couples keep their marriages intact. Debra also holds a Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction) in English and Sociology from the University of Alberta. She is a member of the ADR Institutes of Alberta and Canada.
Debra's private practice, Marriage SOS, specializes in helping couples manage periods of relationship crisis and improve married life. It serves Canada and the United States from branches in Calgary, Alberta and Toronto, Ontario. Visit her practice at www.debramacleod.com.
In Canada, Debra has served as a relationship expert for the CBC, GLOBAL TV, CTV, BREAKFAST TELEVISION, SHAW TV, VIRGIN RADIO and numerous other talk and music radio stations across the country. She has contributed to many local and national newspapers, including THE NATIONAL POST, SUN and METRO, and has served as a resource for the Postmedia News and the Canadian Press. Her contributions can be found on numerous web portals, including canada.com.
Each of Debra's couple-focused intimacy guides are co-authored by her husband Don and are written for long-term, mainstream couples who are struggling to balance emotional and physical intimacy within marriage. Today's busy couples are feeling more disconnected than ever and, as intimacy fades, problems often show up in the bedroom first. The authors believe that "the couple that plays together stays together," and their titles reflect that lighthearted yet important philosophy (50 Ways to Play, Lip Service, Lube Jobs, The French Maid, The Fantasy Sex Deck, The Tantric Sex Deck). Their books have received excellent reviews from USA TODAY and THE LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review) and a "Best in Bed" Award from WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE. They have spent time on the Borders Recommends and Barnes & Noble top-sellers lists, Amazon.com's Top 20 and have received notable attention from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY. They have also enjoyed foreign sales to the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Portgual, Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia, and have been translated into several languages.
An avid history buff, Debra's Ancient Bitches book series is an indulgent, intelligent read that speculates on the type of relationship advice that famous women from history would give modern women. It is part history lesson, part gossip session and part relationship manual.
Academically, Debra holds a Law Degree from Dalhousie University and a Certificate in Interpersonal Conflict Resolution from the Alberta Arbitration & Mediation Society (now the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta). She is a trained divorce mediator; however, she now uses her skill set to help couples keep their marriages intact. Debra also holds a Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction) in English and Sociology from the University of Alberta. She is a member of the ADR Institutes of Alberta and Canada.
Debra's private practice, Marriage SOS, specializes in helping couples manage periods of relationship crisis and improve married life. It serves Canada and the United States from branches in Calgary, Alberta and Toronto, Ontario. Visit her practice at www.debramacleod.com.
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