LE guide Tabou en deux volumes qui aborde et démythifie une pratique relationnelle qui en fait frémir plus d'un : les relations de pouvoir érotiques communément appelées SM ou sado-masochisme. Sous ce nom se cache en fait bien plus que les pratiques égocentriques du Divin Marquis.

Loin d'être une pratique de torture où la victime est non-consentante et le bourreau immoral, le BDSM (bondage, domination/soumission, sado/masochisme) est un mode de relations, «un échange de pouvoir consensuel», entre le dominant et son soumis. Dans le BDSM, on prétend donner ou prendre un pouvoir absolu mais, en réalité, on ne prend que le pouvoir désiré; c'est une activité par laquelle les participants érotisent des sensations et/ou des émotions qui, dans un contexte non-érotique, seraient considérées comme désagréables.

Ce livre se place résolument dans la réflexion et la formation des nouveaux adeptes (ou des anciens qui se posent des questions sur leur pratique) qui cherchent dans ce type de relations une façon de vivre leur amour autrement, qui cherchent des pistes à exploiter.

L'ART DE DOMINER est un livre indispensable pour développer une relation de domination saine.

JANET HARDY est la patronne de la célèbre maison d'édition spécialisée BDSM de San Franscisco, Greenery Press. Elle a découvert le SM il y a 15 ans comme dominatrice hétérosexuelle mais se définit aujourd'hui plutôt comme une «switch bisexuelle», alternant les rôles avec des partenaires des deux sexes. Elle a écrit de nombreux ouvrages BDSM pédagogiques dans lesquels l'éthique est omni­présente. C'est une référence aux États-Unis.

DOSSIE EASTON pratique le SM depuis plus de trente ans et se présente comme une lesbienne soumise mais sait également admirablement dominer. Dans le civil, elle est thérapeute, poète, enseignante et artiste.

Elle fut aussi parmi les fondateurs de la «Société de Janus», association culturelle BDSM basée à San Francisco, et a toujours été une figure de proue de la communauté SM spirituelle. 

Le guide Tabou en deux volumes qui aborde et démythifie une pratique relationnelle qui en fait frémir plus d'un : les relations de pouvoir érotiques communément appelées SM ou sado-masochisme. Sous ce nom se cachent en fait bien plus que les pratiques égocentriques du Divin Marquis. Loin d'être une pratique de torture où la victime est non-consentante et le bourreau immoral, le BDSM (bondage, domination/soumission, sado/masochisme) est un mode de relations, " un échange de pouvoir consensuel ", entre le dominant et son soumis. Dans le BDSM, on prétend donner ou prendre un pouvoir absolu mais, en réalité, on ne prend que le pouvoir accordé ; c'est une activité par laquelle les participants érotisent des sensations et/ou des émotions qui, dans un contexte non-érotique, seraient considérées comme désagréables. Ce livre se place résolument dans la réflexion et la formation des nouveaux adeptes (ou des anciens qui se posent des questions sur leur pratique) qui cherchent dans ce type de relations une façon de vivre leur amour autrement, qui cherchent des pistes à exploiter. 

This book is a how-to guide to the concepts and skills at the heart of consensual dominance. If you are new to dominance, still figuring out just what it’s all about or what you want it to mean to you, then this book will provide you with a solid foundation from which to start. If you already practice dominance and are interested in improving your ability to create deep and lasting power dynamics then you’ll find many advanced concepts and concrete techniques to integrate into your own personal style.

What consensual dominance means here is any kind of intentional, mutually desired, mutually fulfilling exercise of power and control between partners. There are a lot of different kinds of connections that fit that broad definition, and the fundamental principles that this book explores can be applied to any of them. So it should be just as valuable whether you practice dominance in occasional intense evenings within an otherwise egalitarian relationship, in a full-time power exchange relationship, in long distance or online relationships, in pick-up play with strangers at BDSM clubs, or anywhere else.

This book also doesn’t assume that you fit any stereotype about what a person who dominates should look or act like. It looks at dominance as a practice -- as something that any person can learn to do, rather than something that some people are -- and it is meant for anyone with a desire to learn to practice dominance well. It is written to be accessible to absolute beginners, as well as to switches and primals and tops and mommies and daddies and bigs and masters and trainers and Goreans and heads-of-house and owners and label-defying powerplayers. (And don’t worry if you have no idea what any of those labels means – dominance has nothing to do with labels.)

If you have an interest in the bedrock principles of inspiring, deepening, maintaining and enjoying control over a person who dearly, desperately wants you to control them, then this book is for you.

Within these pages lay the elusive secrets to defining structure and ritual to alternative dominant/submissive and master/slave lifestyle dynamics within your personal life or your community. You will find a definitive resource for building, practicing and maintaining rituals and protocols within your relationship or group, without having to go join a secret society, or convincing someone to mentor you on their private secrets for success.

You can't get what you unless you ask for it!

"My favorite thing when I'm working with clients is when their eyes go wide with the 'ah-ha' moment that they really can have the sex life of their dreams. It's my hope that with this book, you can as well."--Stella Harris

Sex is still a touchy subject despite recent sex-positive advances. We live in a culture that vilifies people who are sexually adventurous and frames our kinks as shame-inducing perversions. Many people have never been able to talk openly about sex with their partner(s). But, you can get what you want out of the bedroom--if you ask for it. Why should anyone settle for mediocre sex?!

Whether addressing sexual frustration with your partner, trying out new fantasies, or negotiating the terms of a BDSM scene, Stella Harris believes that communication skills are vital to sexual fulfillment. Tongue Tied gives readers straightforward advice on how to conquer their fears, identify their needs, and feel positively empowered. Harris charmingly takes readers through all aspects of communication, from basic interpersonal skills to negotiation advice for expert-level kink play. Learn how to have fun, embrace silly moments, support your loved ones, and take personal responsibility for your desires.

An incredible guide full of exercises, tools, and personal examples, Tongue Tied is a must-read for people of every experience level and relationship status. 

"I didn’t think I was into humiliation until I read Enough to Make You Blush. Now, Princess Kali has elevated her leading-edge treatise with more gender inclusivity, more inspiration for play, and an even deeper understanding of all things humiliation." - Sinclair Sexsmith

In this expanded and updated edition of her seminal book, Enough to Make You Blush, Princess Kali, a famous former Dominatrix and world-renowned Humiliatrix, throws open the dungeon doors to explore the complex desires that fuel erotic humiliation for both dominants and submissives. Using both personal experiences and insights from extensive first-person surveys, she shares advice and detailed ideas for a broad range of embarrassing, humiliating, and degrading ways to enjoy consensual, kinky fun.

Erotic humiliation goes far beyond the “Lick my books!” stereotype, and there’s no one better than Princess Kali with whom to explore the whys and hows of this complex, varied, and mostly misunderstood fetish. Enough to Make You Blush is a part psychological, part practical guide to everything you need to know about this popular yet underrepresented kink.

In its pages, you’ll learn:

• The cultural foundations of erotic humiliation

• The difference between teasing, humiliation, and degradation

• How to bring up your most embarrassing fantasies with your partner

• How to set yourself up for mutual satisfaction—before, during, and after

• Strategies for bringing fifteen different flavors of erotic humiliation to life

“Amazing material for beginners and those who know (or think they know) what they are doing. Thanks for clearing up so many misconceptions, taking out the shame, and helping us do this right.” - Susan

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your erotic humiliation fantasies or you’ve been playing for years, Princess Kali’s Enough to Make You Blush: Companion Workbook is a guide for humiliation enthusiasts who are looking to understand where their kink comes from—and how to take it to the next level.

This interactive workbook, Enough to Make You Blush: Companion Workbook, provides thought-provoking questions—and plenty of space to reflect, brainstorm, and strategize—to walk you through the reflection and creative thinking you need to feel confident and excited about bringing your most humiliating fantasies to life.

Erotic humiliation is a complex and often confusing kink, but writing out your thoughts can lead to profound personal insights, and this workbook is designed to help. Paired with Princess Kali’s iconic humiliation compendium, Enough to Make You Blush: Exploring Erotic Humiliation, this workbook guides humiliation enthusiasts like you in exploring where your kinks come from, crystalizing your fantasies, and planning for safe and mutually satisfying encounters with play partners.

Created for dominants, submissives, and switches alike, the questions in this workbook will help you dig deeper into your own desires, limits, and curiosities. Through guided reflections and exercises, you’ll dive deeper into the theories, research, and inspiration in Enough to Make You Blush and learn how to:

• Identify the “kernel kink” that is driving your humiliation desires

• Understand the cultural foundations of your particular kinks

• Negotiate safe and mutually satisfying encounters

• Discuss your fantasies with new partners in both casual play and long-term relationships

• How to bring fifteen different types of erotic humiliation fantasy to life

The craft, the science and the loving art of flogging... by a 30-year veteran master flogger! Possible the most popular activity in the erotic power exchange lexicon, flogging offers sensations ranging from gentle massage through tearing agony. Leatherman/educator Joseph W. Bean explains how to choose a flogger, negotiate a scene, read your partner's mental and physical state, select patterns and strokes to create a palette of sensation, and much more!

Consensual spanking is for adults wishing to indulge in a spanking relationship either for pleasure or as lifestyle choice. Topics include: Why people enjoy playing spanking games How to conduct a spanking How to receive a spanking Spanking safely Organising a typical spanking session Positions, postures and presentation. Use of spanking implements Aspects of role-play Basic control techniques. Sensual and erotic forms of spanking Spanking as fore-play Domestic discipline.

Whips in the Dungeon: Singletail Techniques for Play explores the edgy and sensuous art of throwing and receiving the power of a singletail whip in the dungeon. Though beginner and advanced techniques are covered, the author guides the novice whip thrower through the basics, using an education learning theory that will get the whip out of the toybag and into dungeon play easier and quicker than might be expected. The author includes descriptions of various types of whips and their construction; deciphers whip cracks; offers valuable tips for targeting; and provides an in-depth look at safety concerns and consent issues. Beyond the basics, the whip thrower will learn about blending their whip scenes with the dungeon environment and dynamic throwing and footwork. There is a discussion of energy and the woo of the bullwhip, and something the experienced whip thrower will recognize: bullwhip magick. A variety of whip catchers candidly discuss intimate and detailed memories of their whip experiences on the receiving end.

Corporal punishment is often considered a relic of the Western past, a set of thinly veiled barbaric practices largely abandoned in the process of civilization. As G. Geltner argues, however, the infliction of bodily pain was not necessarily typical for earlier societies, nor has it vanished from modern penal theory, policy, and practice. To the contrary, corporal punishment still thrives today thanks to its capacity to define otherness efficiently and unambiguously. Challenging a number of common myths and misconceptions about physical punishment's importance over the centuries, Flogging Others offers a new perspective on modernization and Western identity. 

When Two Knotty Boys, Dan and J. D., began teaching rope bondage together in 1999, they discovered that most people learn best when they're shown -- close up, step by step, and repeatedly -- how to tie basic knots and combine them into bondage techniques. It is this learning process that they duplicate in this book. With the help of world-renowned photographer Larry Utley, they use over 750 photos and captions to explicate the soup-to-nuts techniques for turning great knots into great bondage that is safe, sensual, attractive, and effective. Readers can learn at their own pace, review whole techniques at a single glance, or even lay it flat on the table (beside their blindfolded partner) and follow along as they tie. Two Knotty Boys Showing You the Ropes appeals to those interested in improving the quality of their sex lives, not to mention aficionados of bondage and discipline/sadomasochism (BDSM), both curious newcomers and serious players alike.

"The book I'll be gifting all my rope friends for years to come." --Graydancer, author and rope bondage instructor

**WINNER: Best BDSM Book of the Year, Nonfiction (2018, Golden Flogger Awards)**

Love getting tied up for fun? Just curious? This extraordinary celebration of rope bondage (aka shibari or kinbaku) combines glorious full-color photos, groundbreaking research, and tips found nowhere else in one must-read book. You'll get insightful writings by rope bondage experts worldwide on topics like pain processing, anatomy, and rope relationships--plus the stretching warm-up you've been waiting for. And if you're a rope bottom who's curvy, male, 40+, or gender-nonconforming, or you have a special physical condition like fibromyalgia, you'll get helpful ideas tailored just for you, gathered from bondage lovers spanning the globe.

Those who love to tie haven't been left out, either! You'll learn shibari ties for partners with limited range of motion, along with tips for guerrilla bondage (aka rope bombing) from one of its pioneers. And an entire chapter is devoted to self-tying, written by a professional international performer and longtime instructor.

As for that groundbreaking research, put your thinking cap on. For the first time publicly, a 15-year neuroscientist shares his insights developed over four years--including through his own case studies--as to why rope bondage makes us feel as amazing as it does.

Inspirational essays and a list of resources round out this remarkable volume, which comes on the heels of the popular Little Guide to Getting Tied Up. A heartfelt tribute to community and the beauty of rope bondage lovers in all their diversity, it belongs in the libraries of rope bondage, shibari, kinbaku, and BDSM lovers everywhere.

"The best rope/kink resource I've seen in years." --Stacy W., psychologist

The idea of humans taking on the persona of animals for rituals and for pleasure dates back thousands of years. There are many subcultures in the world today that have been enjoying taking on the persona of human pets for decades in this country, just behind the scenes of what society accepts. In the past 10-15 years, there has been a human-puppy revolution happening. While it was first overtly noticeable in the deeply sexual, gay leather community, people from every walk of life are deriving pleasure from letting go of the cares of this world and taking on the care-free persona of an animal. Within the past several years, the concept has even made its way into prime-time TV, although generally with a negative connotation.This book takes an in-depth look at the human puppy movement over the past decade. After a cursory look at history, the author defines the movement as it is happening today, and offers observations and advice to those who are learning what human pup play is all about. Included in the discussed topics are pup roles, mosh etiquette, leather relationships, and puppy competitions.A unique characteristic of this book is that the author also takes time to delve into the art of handling the human pet; giving advice and tips for those who are not human pets, but love them. A lengthy section is devoted to the role of the Trainer/Handler and how they relate to the puppies in social settings, group interactions, and training situations. 

Woof! Perspectives into the Erotic Care and Training of the Human Dog, is an absolute must read for those into pup training, or those who want to be trained. From the trainer's point of view, it provides a detailed insight into the responsibilities, requirements, and fun of human pup training. From the experimenting pup's perspective, it provides a great insight into what you should be looking for in a decent trainer. 

A practical guide to age play just for Littles! Get ideas for age play activities, connecting with the Little community, and better communicating just who your Little self is. Start getting more out of Little Space by putting more into it! 

Do you suspect your partner is into age play? Perhaps they have confessed their desires. If you want to know more, this is the book for you.

Age play can be intimidating, especially for the uninitiated. What is the fetish all about? What is it your partner likes? What will be required of you? These questions are explored in this quick guide. Bestselling author Amy Cummings sheds light on age play and illustrates why it is nothing scary at all. In fact, it can be a source of fun, relaxation, and deeper intimacy.

If you are new to age play and want to know more, or are exploring the possibility of indulging in your partner’s fantasies, Age Play for Couples is here to help. This book covers bigs, littles, dom daddy/little girl, dom mommy/little boy, and ABDL. Please note, this book is intended as a tool for the curious, first-timers, and the questioning. It is not for experienced age players. If you are experienced, this is a tool to give to your partner to shed better light on the subject.

This book deals with mature subject matters and is not intended for readers under the age of eighteen. For adults only!

As a bonus, this book features the previously published short story, “Safe in His Arms,” as an example of realistic age play. 

Do you want to be a sassy schoolchild or a baby again? For an hour or maybe longer? Ageplay, or role-playing focused on being a different age, is one way to have fun and express yourself. Whether emotionally satisfying, sexually satisfying, or both, this type of role-playing is fun and evocative. This book will guide you through the different aspects of ageplay. Sections include describing and choosing roles, setting up scenes and interactions, and finding other people to connect and play with. Included are quotes from ageplayers, describing their interactions and feelings, as well as a list of scene possibilities. 

In any consenting and negotiated personal service relationship, there are hundreds of ways in which the servant can make the master’s life easier, and the master can manage the servant most effectively. Why is it that we usually only hear about a few of these ways, mostly sexual service, kinky play, and BDSM, or perhaps leather care or formal tea service? From housework to driving to child care to personal care, nearly anyone who is in service (or who would like to be) has dozens of skills they already know that they can offer as a service, and there are countless more practical everyday skills they can learn. Real Service is a handbook for service-oriented submissives and the people they serve, providing techniques to help a service relationship function smoothly, and suggestions for service that can be offered.

The Leatherman's Protocol Handbook is not only about some of my personal journey since 1968, when I was collared to Master in "Old Guard" days, but also the changes that have occurred through the decades since then. A lot of our "Old Guard" leather history is documented in this book. It contains the protocols, positions, hand signals, and defines the differences between rituals, etiquette, and protocols. Included in the book are copies of ceremonies such as the gauntlet ceremony, various collaring ceremonies and the ultimate cover ceremony of Jeffrey Alan Payne, IML 2009. This book is not meant to be the bible of protocols but the documented history of my life with the "Old Guard" protocols that I personally can attest to through my journey. It will define the various leather titles and how they were achieved during those early days in "Old Guard". Much of this book has never been written about but only talked and fantasized about. Now, here is the documentation of what I lived for all to learn from. It tells of the hierarchy that once existed among the leather organizations. I discuss how to train a boy and how the "Old Guard" shows respect even to today's title holders and events. It also explains many of the military to leather protocols and compares them so all can understand how and why they existed. Since those early days of leather many things have changed. We lost so much of our history due to the HIV, HEP C and the Crystal Meth eras. For the first time we now have it all in one place with references to those early days by someone who has survived to write about it. Learn the three "S"s of leather life and watch how it will change your life forever!

This is the third edition of The leatherboy Handbook. Now with over 100 pages of new and expanded content from the previous editions. Updated advice, history, and suggestions, this leatherboy handbook is sure to be worth getting an updated copy for any leatherboy library. This new book explicitly focused on boys or submissives, features content based on community inquiries, suggestions, and requests to the author over the last five years. It has been thoroughly redesigned and is now divided into five sections for quick reference and easy absorption. Each section is focused on a different aspect of the leatherboy history, leatherboy Identity, growth, activities, and a new suggested reading list. Every chapter has been expanded from the previous, including a timeline of LGBT kink-focused history (1860 – present), petition forms, expanded cultural, political, and gear history. This new edition is also redesigned to include a more modern perspective of the leatherboy and the community.

To go from an unsure "leather-interested person" to a fully evolved leatherboy is one of the hardest things a person can do in life. For some, you are coming out for the second time. But that is not the end of the journey for many people. The quest is never-ending, and the road is full of strange things, places, and lots of questions. In many cases, the road forks, and we take turns that could ultimately lead to a happy or horrible situation. This book will discuss the history surrounding the leather world, with newly added leatherboy-specific history. Even though this book was originally written from a gay perspective, please do not assume it can benefit only gay males. Sexual gender has nothing to do with being a leatherboy - as you will learn in this book, the same lessons apply to sexual orientation. Mind you, some dynamics may be altered, but the rules and reasons remain the same. This book will give you the tools and insight into the alternative sexual world of the leatherboy and the pointers you will need to succeed. For those interested in content about being a Dominant and still provides this continued insight into leatherboys or submissives, we recommend you get a copy of The Leather and BDSM Handbook by Vince Andrews. This book is primarily designed for leatherboys and submissives. 

In celebration of the more than a decade of success of The Complete leatherboy Handbook, Vince Andrews has focused his experience and insight on a new handbook. Now he takes on the challenge of introducing the reader to the greater world of Leather sexuality: gay and straight, male and female, D/s and S/M and Kink. Andrews explores the differences that make the greater Leather community so diverse and colorful, as well as the commonalities that have brought these groups together.With the same experience-based clarity and objective perspective he has brought to his previous work, Andrews explores the histories of the various groups that form Leather culture, and how those groups have intersected throughout the 20th century – and how they are growing into the 21st century. This book gives the reader historical background and a clear understanding of what makes up modern Leather culture: thought, art, ritual, fashion, public figures, legislation, and literature.The Leather & BDSM Handbook is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the Leather culture to help not only newcomers to the scene, but also experienced Leatherfolk who are adjusting to the Leather community’s growth and development in new directions. Andrews’s work gives you the depth of understanding of the Leather world and its history to enable you to be comfortable communicating your own thoughts and views to others within the culture. Essentially, it provides the tools, insight, and understanding you will need to succeed in the world of Leather. 

What are the archives of gay and lesbian leather histories, and how have contemporary artists mined these archives to create a queer politics of the present? This book sheds light on an area long ignored by traditional art history and LGBTQ studies, examining the legacies of the visual and material cultures of US leather communities. It discusses the work of contemporary artists such as Patrick Staff, Dean Sameshima, Monica Majoli, AK Burns and AL Steiner, and the artist collective Die Kränken, showing how archival histories and contemporary artistic projects might be applied in a broader analysis of LGBTQ culture and norms. Hanky codes, blurry photographs of Tom of Finland drawings, a pin sash weighted down with divergent histories – these become touchstones for writing leather histories. 

Leather and latex clothing has become quite popular in recent years. Both the mainstream fashion industry and alternative sexual subcultures have propelled leather and latex wear to unprecedented popularity. But these materials require special care if they are to maintain their beauty. This concise, easy-to-read book by Kelley J. Thibault gives the reader all they need to know to keep their leather and latex items in top shape. While clothing is the focus of this book, tips are also given to those using leather and latex items in their erotic play. This book is a must-have for anyone investing in leather or latex items. 

Play piercing - the temporary insertion of sterile needles just under the surface of the skin - is acknowledged by many kinky players as one of the surest routes to bliss and transcendence (not to mention erotic excitement). Here you'll learn the nuts and bolts of safe, responsible play piercing, with lots of information on anatomy, safety and resources for play piercers. And you'll enjoy plenty of steamy real-life anecdotes of piercers, piercees and the very special connection between them. 

The chill of cold steel against warm flesh... mmmmm. Here's everything you need to know to do safe, non-invasive knifeplay - roleplay, sensation play, clothes-cutting, and more - plus great tips on choosing and maintaining knives for play. A new concept from Greenery - sturdy little 4" x 6" quick reference guides you can drop in your toybag for less than $10! Each of these books contains at least as much information as you could get from a full day's workshop on the topic taught by one of the leaders in the scene - people like Jay Wiseman, Janet Hardy, Midori and John Warren. We'll be bringing out new ones every season. Start your collection now!