Sensuous Magic A Guide to S/M for Adventurous Couples

by Califia, Patrick

• ISBN13: 9781573441308
• ISBN10: 1573441309
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-09
• Publisher: Cleis Press

Summary

Mixing erotic vignettes with practical how-to suggestions and personal insight, 'Sensuous Magic' is Califia's classic beginner's guide to S/M for couples who harbour fantasies of erotic dominance and submission. Experienced players will appreciate the breadth of Califia's knowledge of safety and technique and his insights into the psychology of S/M. Novices will be reassured by Califia's honest, unpretentious approach.

Author Biography

Patrick Califia--formerly Pat Califia--is the author of Speaking Sex to Power, Public Sex, and Sensuous Magic. He lives in San Francisco.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself...	vii
Myths, Motives, and Demystification	1	(20)
Communication and Negotiation	21	(28)
Bound by Love	49	(20)
Pleasure and Stress	69	(16)
Impact! Corporal Punishment and Corporeal Rewards	85	(26)
Penetrating Insights: Vanilla Sex in an S/M Context	111	(26)
Who Am I, and What are You Doing Here? Developing A Role Preference	137	(14)
Do You Really Want to Sleep on the Floor? Hot and Loving S/M Relationships	151	(24)
God Damn Independents, True Lovers, and Club Kids: Finding Community	175	(18)
The Kindest Cut of All: Edge Play	193	(26)
Glossary of S/M Terms	219	(28)
Resource Guide	247