Erotic Surrender: The Sensual Joys of Female Submission [Hardcover]

Claudia Varrin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2000

Varrin relates her personal experiences with submissive fantasies as she introduces the general D&S (dominance and submission) vocabulary and emphasizes the emotional and physical benefits that can be derived from erotic surrender.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 250 pages
• Publisher: Carol Pub Group (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559725079
• ISBN-13: 978-1559725071
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,410,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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84 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Almost two books in one, May 14, 2003

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TammyJo Eckhart "TammyJo Eckhart" (Bloomington, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Erotic Surrender (Hardcover)

While this may be the only book out there for submissive women by a submissive woman, it isn't the best book for submissives. There are two books here really. The first looks at SM as a romantic experience where the focus is on the sexuality, especially of the woman. There is a lot of advice on what a woman can do to get herself into the mood and determine what works for her; not much advice on actually serving another person. The other book is scattered about and looks at SM as a means for heightened states of consciousness but without a lot of practical advice. Overall for men and women who see submission as an sexual exploration, it is a pretty good book. For anyone looking for advice on how to be submissive however, this book does not really address issues of service you may be looking for. The book is fairly different from her guide for dominant women but both books really focus on the needs and desires of the bottom partner and not on service.

52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensual Submission for Women by a Woman, November 30, 2001

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"godesselizabeth" (South Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Erotic Surrender (Hardcover)

After having read, and loved, Claudia's first book, "The Art of Sensual Female Dominance," I couldn't wait to read "Erotic Surrender." And it was well worth the wait. Claudia is a woman who writes specifically for women and she speaks to them from the depths of her s/m heart. This wonderful book is not for men, or for those who are already at ease with their submissive sides; rather it is clearly written for the vanilla woman who is seeking a better understanding her submissive desires.
"Erotic Surrender" fully succeeds in that goal. Claudia's writings left no doubt in my mind that she lived these experiences and loved them. I found her willingness to share the most intimate details of her submissive relationship with her British master to be truly remarkable; she exposed her soul to us in a way many others would not have the courage or insight to do. I especially loved the story entitled "Bride of the God", in "Masochism," chapter nine.
This book receives my highest recommendation.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Depends on your level of Understanding, August 21, 2005

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T. A. O'Neill (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Erotic Surrender (Hardcover)

Keep in mind, Claudia Varrin is a switch, however shares many of her experiences as a submissive throughout this book. I thought it was a good read into the realm of D/s. This is not an extraodinaire "how-to" manual, but provides a good foundation and simple ideas in pleasing your Dom/me. As you read Ms. Varrin's experiences, you will find much of her service to be impractical for today's hectic society unless you are able to devote yourself as a full-time, in-home submissive (without children, without pets, without other responsibilities) which many of us are unable to do. Submission is a lifestyle AND a mindset and it is up to you to decide where you and your Dom/me want to take it, then discover ways to integrate into your everyday lives. Considering there is limited literature available for female submissives, all in all, this is a good introduction and recommended for those looking to explore the lifestyle.