Sm 101: A Realistic Introduction by Jay Wiseman
Price - $17.47
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I consider this to be the best book for newcomers to BDSM and those who want additional information about things they haven't yet tried or understanding terms and techniques that they may not be familiar with.He defines current usage terminology, discusses the basics of SM play and Dominance and Submission better than anyone else in my opinion. It is a "How To" and a "How Not to Do" with explanations about every phase of BDSM play. The best reason to buy this book, however, is to really understand what safety is all about. He (Jay Wiseman) stresses something that I know is true from my many years in the lifestyle and that is that open communication between consensual partners is of the utmost importance. Reviewer from Upstate NY

The Loving Dominant by John Warren
Price - $11.87
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Everything the amateur player needs to know about heterosexual, male-dominant love-making. Warren aka Mentoris a longtime participant in the dominance/submission scene. As he guides readers through this rarely seen world, he offers clear-eyed advice that will refresh and enlighten the most well-informed erotic explorers. Most importantly, Mentor discusses the hidden basis of the D/S relationship: the care, trust and love between partners.

The Topping Book: Or, Getting Good at Being Bad by Dossie Easton, Catherine A. Liszt
Price - $11.95
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This is book was a very fun and informative read. It talks about the rights and responsiblities of the Top and what it is like to be a top. It tells you that Tops and bottoms are equals. I really enjoyed the chapter on the spiritual side of SM. I highly reccomend this one. Reviewer: Prieofmorr from Chisholm, MN USA

Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism
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Screw the Roses enthusiastically covers all the basics and even some of the not-so-basics--bondage, negotiation, sex, endorphins, dominance and submission, toys, safety, S/M community, and beyond. It's written primarily from the point of view of male dominant/female submissive interactions, but it's easily translatable into valuable advice for any relationship configuration. Miller and Devon's explanations of not just the how, but also the why, of sadomasochism are honest, sexy, funny--and a must-have for anyone who wants to learn about sadism, masochism, dominance, submission, or bondage. Cheryl for Amazon.Com

Learning the Ropes: A Basic Guide to Safe and Fun S/m Lovemaking by Race Bannon
Price - $12.95
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The introduction to Learning the Ropes begins, "S/M has long been a much misunderstood style of erotic play." Race Bannon provides some much-appreciated accurate information in this honest and straightforward basic guide to S/M. He explodes prevalent myths about S/M and replaces them with a playground of erotic fantasy and an emphasis on consensuality. The fantasy visualization exercises and the examples of scenes and negotiation provide rich fodder for crafting new experiences, and regardless of your gender, orientation, or skill level, you'll find that the advice sprinkled throughout the book is useful. Possibly the most important trait of this book, though, is that it's delightfully devoid of the "This is the One True Way" trap evident in too many sexuality manuals. Amazon.Com

The Art of Sensual Female Dominance: by Claudia Varrin
Price - $11.17
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Great book that takes a look at femdom from all angles, safety, psychological, erotic, how-to's, knot tying, new uses for household goods. *snicker* I am a newbie but have always had bits of dominance play peeking out here and there since I was a kid. This book has helped me get in touch with the inner Amazon dominatrix that has been trying to claw her way out. This book fueled additions to my toy box and my fantasy life. Excellent book for women already interested in it, but for a woman who needs to be convinced, Have fun ladies!!! passionfruit4444 from Kentucky USA