Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism

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This authoritative and thorough book is an essential guide to the erotic world of sadomasochism (S&M). An in-depth manual that is not only informative but also visually stimulating, featuring over 225 photographs and illustrations to enrich the readers’ understanding of the subject. The compendium delineates how to construct S&M equipment while emphasizing the critical aspect of safety measures, combining practical advice with sensual aesthetics. Created by experts Molly Devon and Philip Miller, the book caters to those embarking on the exploration of their sexual boundaries through the prism of power dynamics, offering enlightening insights on a subject often shrouded in mystery.

Navigating through the taboo and often misunderstood aspects of S&M, the book begins with an introduction that transports the reader beyond conventional sexual experiences. The first chapter, with its playfully ominous title, prepares the reader for a journey into a world that transcends the ordinary—a world where fantasy and reality often intermingle with profound intimacy. As the book progresses, it delves into the mystical aspects of S&M in “Sexual Magic Why We Do Do That Voodoo,” offering a perspective that aligns the physical with the metaphysical, elevating sexual encounters to a ritualistic experience.

Chapter 3’s insightful exploration of “The Politics of Very Strange Bedfellows”

addresses the complex nature of S&M relationships, their societal implications, and the navigation of what can be “Dangerous Liaisons.” Emphasizing the importance of consent and communication, chapter 4, titled “‘You Want To Worship My What???’ Negotiation and Relationships,” offers invaluable dating tips and advice for establishing boundaries and fostering trust within an S&M dynamic.

As the reader delves deeper into the book, authors tackle controversial topics in “Straight Facts and Bent Phalluses,” challenging and expanding societal perceptions of sexual attitudes, exemplifying that the S&M community often leads in redefining sexual norms. Chapter 6 whimsically examines the interplay between sanctioned and unsanctioned behaviors in the context of S&M, skirting the edges of the taboo and the sanctioned.