Sensuous Magic A Guide to SM for Adventurous Couples 2nd Edition (Audible Audio Edition) Patrick Califia Allen Steel Audible Studios Books
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Mixing erotic vignettes with practical how-to advice and personal insight, Sensuous Magic is the author's guide to sadomasochism for couples. For readers who harbor fantasies of erotic dominance and submission, Sensuous Magic demystifies S/M, explaining terminology and technique. Experienced players will appreciate the author's knowledge of S/M safety and his insight into S/M psychology. Novices will be reassured by the book's honest, frank approach.
This new edition discusses myths about S/M, the psychology of bondage, communication and negotiation, techniques of pleasure and sensation (including tickling, pressure, temperature, impact play, and whipping), and sex in S/M scenes. Also included are a glossary, updated bibliography, and resource guide.
Sensuous Magic A Guide to SM for Adventurous Couples 2nd Edition (Audible Audio Edition) Patrick Califia Allen Steel Audible Studios Books
All the reference material is 18-20yrs old. No work has been done to update any of the references or confirm any of them are still around. To me, this is a lazy author and editor for a book that has been updated. I would give it 1 star, for the above 'mistakes'.The content in the book is ok. I would have expected something a bit more in depth since it was originally written for married couples (in LTR). I do like some of the step by step instructions (how to talk to your mate to discuss wants and needs). So for a couple that is looking for a little kink, this would be good. Keep in mind, a little bit of kink. For this the content gets 3 stars.
I was seriously expecting the resources to be updated to find more info. Some books are out of print, some are not available, and some, there are better books out there than the 'old' ones he is referencing. I'm very disappointed.
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Sensuous Magic A Guide to SM for Adventurous Couples 2nd Edition (Audible Audio Edition) Patrick Califia Allen Steel Audible Studios Books Reviews
The original 1993 edition of this book by Pat Califia is now replaced by this new edition by Patrick Califia (same person by the way). The chapters are increased from 6 to 10 and more information is included while everything else is updated. There is a lot of basic information here but this isn't a how-to book -- its focus is more on the mental and emotional and social aspects of starting out in SM (or BDSM if you prefer). So if you are starting out because you or a parnter knows you are interested, this book will help you figure out what next steps to take, how to discuss things, where to find resources and community; it will not teach you to tie knots or flog.
This was my first book about BDSM. It's a well written book and allowed me to get a good foundation about lots of things. I really enjoy Patrick as an author (I have a number of his books) and I really like how his book is suitable for both straight AND gay/lesbian/queer folk. Regardless of what community you belong to this book is for you.
I've checked out lots of other books on the market, gotta say most of them, and I would recommend this one the most for those people who are starting out. It's not overwhelming with information and presents things in a straightforward manner. Once you have a handle on things you can delve into the other books but I find some one them don't get to the soul of the experience, or throw too much info at you and it's difficult to wrap you head around what's going on.
Once you have an idea of the idea and foundation of BDSM then pick up one of the technique books. This isn't really one of them, though it has lots of good resources in the back. This is a good resource book about the lifestyle and what to expect.
This second edition of this book takes the material in the previous edition, updating it in certain spots and adds new material. As another reviewer has pointed out, this book is not a "how to do BDSM manual," instead it covers more of the emotional and mental aspects of doing BDSM. And each of the chapters finishes with an erotic SM story, one that fits the topic just discussed in the chapter. Topics the author covers include myths about SM and demystifying them, communication & negotiation, impact play, developing role preferences, different SM relationships, finding community, and even a chapter on edge play. Although some of this chapter some might feel is not necessarily edge play. Your mileage may vary.
Califia also takes a realistic attitude about doing SM throughout the book, pointing out for example that what may really hot in your mind (like a full on 24/7 D/s relationship) may not be practical when it comes to things like doing shopping or picking up the dry cleaning, or holding down a 9 to 5 job every day. Or that your Top may have a bad day or not be perfect at all times. Reality rears its ugly head.
Califia even includes a glossary of terms in the back, a resource guide, and further reading material. While the book is aimed primarily toward people new to BDSM, there's enough material here that even so-called "veteran" SM players will enjoy reading. Califia is a long time community member and his experience shows in the writing of this book.
I found this book to be quite interesting, covered a lot of good information. For the beginner there are explamations of much of S/M and what it is all about.
While I've just begun this book, it seems to contain a lot of viable info that I can put into my life.
Not particularly helpful or informative, just a great title. To vague at times.
I can't believe it took me so long to find this book, although I think I understand why allegedly, Califia's works have been some of those most seized by customs outside the US as pornographic, and maybe that's the reason why there's no real explicit reference to sex or kink in the title or description of this book. Which is a damned shame, because it's literally the best beginner book on BDSM you could possibly read and yet you probably won't come up with it unless you're looking, like I was, specifically for his work.
I came to know Califia's work through essays in other books - his piece "Jessie," in Coming to Power Writing and Graphics on Lesbian S/M, 2nd Revised and Updated Edition, was one of my absolute favorites from that book, and his essays on fisting and masochism in The Ultimate Guide to Kink BDSM, Role Play and the Erotic Edge were hot, funny, and dead-on accurate.
So, our boy nails it yet again, so to speak. Here's what's awesome about Sensuous Magic IT'S ACTUALLY WRITTEN FOR BEGINNERS but doesn't treat 'em like they're stupid, either. It contains information about BDSM based on how people actually do it, and how you'll probably actually do it. And the interludes of fantasy/erotica are an absolutely brilliant touch - definitely inspiring.
I have read many, many books on BDSM, and this is absolutely, without a doubt, the first one I would hand to someone who I wanted to educate about that particular lifestyle. It literally could not have been done any better.
All the reference material is 18-20yrs old. No work has been done to update any of the references or confirm any of them are still around. To me, this is a lazy author and editor for a book that has been updated. I would give it 1 star, for the above 'mistakes'.
The content in the book is ok. I would have expected something a bit more in depth since it was originally written for married couples (in LTR). I do like some of the step by step instructions (how to talk to your mate to discuss wants and needs). So for a couple that is looking for a little kink, this would be good. Keep in mind, a little bit of kink. For this the content gets 3 stars.
I was seriously expecting the resources to be updated to find more info. Some books are out of print, some are not available, and some, there are better books out there than the 'old' ones he is referencing. I'm very disappointed.
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