How to be Kinky: A Beginner's Guide to BDSM [Paperback]

Morpheous (Author)

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Product Description

For singles and couples looking to take a walk on the wild side but questioning where to begin, How to be Kinky offers the perfect starting place. Instead of emphasizing techniques and clinical issues, it takes a more practical approach, with advice on finding a scene, negotiating kinky play with a partner, maintaining boundaries, kinky uses for common household objects, and the proper protocol at fetish events, as well as the basics of BDSM play and role-playing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Green Candy Press (August 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931160635
• ISBN-13: 978-1931160636
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #36,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Guide For Spicing Up One's Love Life, March 15, 2009

By	James R. Holland "Author of Adventure Photogr... (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: How to be Kinky: A Beginner's Guide to BDSM (Paperback)

This book is exactly what the title claims. It's definitely for newbies looking to add a little spice to the bedroom and or basement. The author recommends that readers "take your time to learn what gets you hot and bothered and rest assured that just because you like a little bit of 'tie me up with some slap and tickle' in the bedroom doesn't necessarily mean you will give up your day job and start wearing leather 24/7." The sex educator author of this tome, further "wants to encourage others to explore their sexuality in a safe way without fear of reprisal, guilt, or shame either with one partner, or several, or solo. Flirt with your urges and explore."
The author, Morpheous, who is also a Toronto-based fetish photographer/artist has illustrated this beginner's guide book with many of his own pictures. Those images are more relaxed than most fetish photography in that the models are all having a good time; smiling, giggling, smirking and enjoying their role playing. This is a big improvement over the usual images that are designed to illustrate and reinforce the erotic aspects of fantasies of pain, punishment, fear and suffering. This is also a more realist portrayal of the activities detailed in this volume. The writing style has a touch of Toronto to it and that's a good thing. One of the more unusual chapters is a step-by-step guide for the reader and his partner to safely visit a professional Dominatrix or "Domina" as well as exploring the non-professional scene. This is an excellent guide for those people who will quickly discover that they only want to add a little kink as a form of foreplay to their normal sexual relationships. There are so many kinds of kinky activities including theatrical role playing and a whole universe of desirable, very sexy fetish fashions to collect that people in long-term relationships will greatly enhance their traditional love life. Practicing a little fetish adds some spark to what may have become routine.
It provides lots of opportunities throughout the day for planning and dreaming up the next exciting fantasy session(s). It encourages new forms of creativity and communication. That kind of full-time anticipation makes the love making itself infinitely more satisfying. A little hidden bruise, hickey, scratch mark or extra tender nipple from an earlier love making session provides constant reminders of the previous night's bliss.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bound to be a classic, November 17, 2008

By	Aurora (Ontario) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to be Kinky: A Beginner's Guide to BDSM (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book! I am not new to BDSM, it has been a passion for about 20 years, but even with this much experience I found it informative, engaging and very funny. I dare anyone to read about the author's mother's dishwasher and not LOL. I think this will be a classic and a must have for every kinkster's library.
Well done!
Aurora

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!, November 7, 2008

By	J. Ephgrave "Jenn" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: How to be Kinky: A Beginner's Guide to BDSM (Paperback)

Finally a reader-friendly how to book! This book is as user-friendly as it gets...the author writes as if he's actually talking right to you. The book is broken down into categories, so whether you're just curious about one little thing, or you've been online for years and think you're a pro but haven't ventured beyond your living room, this book is for you! I read this book cover to cover and frequently return to my favorite chapters. Buy this book and go sit by your mailbox. Its *that* good.