How to Be Kinkier: More Adventures in Adult Playtime [Paperback]

Morpheous (Author), Nina Hartley (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2012

Following the incredibly popular first book in the series, How to Be Kinkier dives deeper into the world of BDSM in the same accessible and fun style. With over 200 gorgeous full-color photos and 20 sexy step-by-step photo essays, this book educates and excites at the same time. Having introduced readers to the fun and fabulous basics of adult play with his first book, Morpheous now takes his audience on a trip into the naughtier side of their personalities.

With an introduction by porn star, feminist and sex educator Nina Hartley, a huge fan of the first book, How to Be Kinkier gives instruction and inspiration on how to discover your favorite fetish and find out just how kinky you really are.

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About the Author

A BDSM sex educator for more than a decade, Morpheous has taught workshops in such subjects as rope bondage, the aesthetics of bondage and fetish photography, and advanced and beginner BDSM. He has also taught skill-set specific workshops for professional doms and subs, served as the education director at Toronto’s Bound and Gagged dungeon, and written the hugely popular How to Be Kinky, a beginner’s guide for all things fetish.

Morpheous regularly organizes conferences featuring top sex experts including Midori, Chanta Rose and Laura Antiou. These are 3-5 day long events that bring together participants from all over North America. He also performs his own edgy and artistic style of rope bondage at fetish events, galleries, and book launches and his photography has been exhibited in Toronto galleries, including Nuit Blanche, the city’s highly-regarded all-night art installation. His work can be seen at LordMorpheous.com.

Morpheous holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and an Honors degree in Visual Art from the University of Western Ontario, as well as a degree in broadcasting from Fanshawe College. He identifies as a Dominant, and lives in downtown Toronto where he is much sought-after in more ways than one.

Morpheous always encourages discourse between partners and players to facilitate openness and understanding.

Nina Hartley is a veteran porn star, director and official smartest woman in the industry whose intelligence and articulacy has been instrumental in legitimizing the role of women in porn. She is a sex educator and a sex-positive feminist who’s been a household name since her first movie Educating Nina exploded onto the scene in the 80s, and has used her fame to shift the idea of female sexuality from passive to active.

With a massive range of films behind her and a current line of instructional videos explaining and showing everything from anal sex to bondage, Nina is very much active in the industry and as the author of the best-selling Nina Hartley’s Guide to Total Sex.

Product Details

• Paperback: 382 pages
• Publisher: Green Candy Press (March 13, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931160945
• ISBN-13: 978-1931160940
• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 7 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars There Is No Better Guide To Kinky Sexuality. March 24, 2012

By Tiamat

Format:Paperback

As a former fetish model myself, I can attest that this follow-up to How to Be Kinky shows the painstaking approach Morpheous uses regarding the ins-and-outs of BDSM, ensuring that any and all loose ends are properly tied up (and I promise to stop using such atrocious puns.... ;) .

In How to Be Kinkier, Morpheous takes the already-impressive array of kinky possibilities he addressed in his previous book and expands upon them considerably. This takes the form of everything from how to make proper use of the myriad new toys available to how to handle new social relationships within the kinky family, all with an authority which reveals that the author is putting his degree in education to good use (whether the subject is "shop" or "psychology".... ;) .

His expertise and experience in this area shows in even the merest sentence of his work. To use one brief example, he at one point states that if one's "pirate" fantasy scenes continually employ bondage as an element, one may wish to expand upon that area and thus open up countless new and innovative scene possibilities (after all, the "B" is where it is in "BDSM" for a reason....) This was mentioned so effortlessly as to seem almost casual, and yet it affected me personally as I recalled why I liked the 1942 pirate film The Black Swan The Black Swan so very much when I was 15: the scenes in which Maureen O'Hara is overpowered and tied up by Tyrone Power or other male cast members (fortunately I immediately recognized this fetish for what it was, as I was fortunate enough to have been a child at the tip of the tail end of the time when it was still acceptable to depict bondage often on mainstream television)....

Never has an "educational textbook" been so arousing and evocative! Morpheous displays mastery of his subject matter with all the fullness of a royal banquet, and as with such a feast there is much virtually anyone will find to their taste!! Read more ›

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Advancement in Kink March 17, 2012

By Amazon User

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Morpheous's How To Be Kinkier is a great follow-up, but not a replacement for his 2008 hit How To Be Kinky. Many subsequent publications are little more than attempts to rewrite the first. I (somewhat) expected How To Be Kinkier to be How To Be Kinky just with more examples of the same subjects. While How To Be Kinkier definitely explores the same subjects that are initially presented in How To Be Kinky, it does so at a much higher level.

Due to the titling of this book and its genre (Adult/Sexuality), many may expect it to be a step-by-step guide; rather, it is a platform for opening your (as an individual, couple, etc) mind. This book does present some specific roles and acts to explore but ultimately challenges your own creativity and just softly pushes you on a good path to stay safe - physically (as well as mentally) - while expanding your repertoire.

For some, this book may start out too "out there" for them. These folks should start off with How To Be Kinky and build their mind and comfort level from there. For others who already recognize themselves as kinksters, perverts, or lifestylers, you'll have no problem with jumping in feet-first to this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great follow up!! December 12, 2012

By studentjen

Format:Paperback

What a wonderful 2nd book!! Such an easy read and great color photos!!
Morpheous does it again. If you thought the first book was wonderful, you will just love the second. You have a better understand on the differences between Dominant/submissive and Master/slave and many things in between.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Kink! November 24, 2012

By Dana19018

Format:Paperback

This book is the be all and end all adventure in kinkland. Loved it. The illustrations are well done. The kink is full of fun and my oh my, I learned something new. :)

This book is in a forever place in my library and can't wait to read more in this series. Full of colorful illustrations and new and interesting activities, this book is not for the feint of heart, but does impart knowledge on the lifestyle-whether you are a play partner or a writer seeking first hand knowledge.

I was given this book by the publisher for an honest review.

If you are looking for creative ways to extend your kink library, then this is one book you have got to have. Filled with color pictures that will make you blush and a bit hot under the collar (oh, yes, collar...sigh) this book is a journey through the fine art and balance that is BDSM. From cupping to some very erotic new toys to add to your list, this book will quickly become a go to for lifestyle enthusiasts and for adventurous souls who are looking for a little more kink in their lives.

I was particularly impressed with the wide array of activities that are not typically covered in general BDSM how to books. From rope work how to's to fisting (with a tricky new glove you are going to want to check out), toys that will blow your mind and how to become a pro, this book goes beyond the simple and looks at a complex world that holds many new and exciting experiences. With easy to make items at home to the more trendy and sophisticated fetish equipment that will inspire your sexual adventures to greater heights, you will find a vast array of things to explore.

This book impressed me in tone and visuals. If you want a good reference book that goes beyond the pale, then How to be Kinker is a must have.... Here are just a few things included:

*Resources
*Safety
*Toys
*Rope
*Dungeon Play
* Negotiation
*Cupping
*Roles
*Latex
*Sybian
*Advanced bondage gear and techniques
*Community
*Photos that will instruct as well as tempt you

and more...

This is a first class 5/5 book that will stay on the nightstand for a long time to come. It inspires and electrifies with ideas for after hours fun. The new toys I found here are enough to keep my wish list growing for years! I highly recommend it for kinksters of all walks of life, from the curious, the researcher and even if you are in the lifestyle. I guarantee you will learn a few new things and add a whole lot of things to your naughty want list.

I am looking forward to reading more books from Morpheous and from the awesome fetish collection by Green Candy.

Here is an example of the artistry that Morpheous exhibits with his work:

Comfortable? I Can Fix That - Film Trailer from Raj Ramnauth on Vimeo.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for all of us! October 12, 2012

By Wesley Jolly

Format:Paperback

Bottom line up front: Read this book! Its a chance to learn from someone else's pain, and a damn fine read!

In "How to Be Kinkier: More Adventures in Adult Playtime" our intrepid hero Morpheus returns accompanied by a bevy of beautiful assistants to share more of his exotic and erotic universe. Clearly written, Morpheus delivers a solid introduction into all kinds of perverted fun that is accessible and useful to kinksters who are just starting out to crusty old veterans. His concise directions are often accompanied with beautiful photos and illustrations, greatly enhancing your chances of getting it right the first time.