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This is a list of the most popular bdsm books purchased by visitors. They are listed in order from the most popular at the top. It is no surprise that Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns is at the forefront. I expect it will remain there for quite some time as a tried and true reference

Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns, by Philip Miller and Molly Devon.

If you own no other books about BDSM, this should be your first purchase. You will not outgrow this book in one reading: it has enough in it to appeal to both novices and those with experience already under their belts. It includes thorough, clear descriptions of many general kinds of play styles and activities. Written from the perspective of male doms and female subs, it includes balanced coverage of useful, widely-accepted safety information, techniques, and answers to commonly asked questions applicable to all. Hundreds of well-chosen, clear, beautiful illustrations and photos demonstrating technique, safety, and style. Highly recommended.
The Loving Dominant, by John Warren

A very comprehensive, accessible and well-written introduction to the scene for the novice, or any curious layperson, whether dominant or submissive in nature, or a little of both. I recommend The Loving Dominant highly to anyone wanting some down-to-earth information, from the curious acolyte to the not-quite-jaded adept.
SM 101, by Jay Wiseman.

It goes by many names: bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and more. In Jay Wiseman's SM 101, the long-taboo subject of consentual sadomasochism is accurately, insightful presented in the context of adult human sexuality, experience and tradition for the interested non-specialist general reader. SM 101 surveys the entire spectrum of consentual sadomasochistic practices from from bondage, to spanking, to erotic role-playing, and more. Now in an expanded second edition, SM 101 includes a new chapter on starting and running sadomaschistic organizations and events for consenting adults.
The Art of Sensual Female Dominance: A Guide for Women by Claudia Varrin, Cynthia Lechan

A former professional dominatrix gives instruction on the specifics of bondage, foot worship, and discipline in a variety of fabulous fetish and fantasy chapters.
Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and Submission by Gloria G. Brame, Jon Jacobs, Will Brame

A breakthrough in sexual literature, this work is a complete, comprehensive user-friendly guide to and tour through the world of alternative sexual lifestyles. While the topics are exotic and erotic, the authors handle each one in a sensitive, thorough, analytical, and fascinating way and manage to explain a secret world to those who might wish to visit.
The Topping Book: Or, Getting Good at Being Bad by Dossie Easton, Catherine A. Liszt

The book covers a lot of topics important to Tops, including a Top Bill of Rights, How to get into 'Top space,' and what to do when a scene goes wrong. I think every Top would like to know what to do when that occasionally happens with a partner.
The Sexually Dominant Woman: A Workbook for Nervous Beginners by Lady Green

This was a wonderful book for the curious beginner. It was written in a very clear and open style, defining terms as it went along. The author was careful to explain drawbacks as well as benefits of different types of dominant/submissive play, and gave many safety tips as she went along. Many suggestions for further reading were also given. The book is best for the beginner to BDSM, and works well for both dominant and submissive as a reference. For more experienced players, the safety reminders would be most useful.
The Masters Manual: A Handbook of Erotic Dominance by Jack Rinella, Joseph W. Bean

This is an essential read for anyone wanting to understand how S/M can be primal, when leather can be spiritual, why someone could be proud of being a sadist, or how to find joy and wholeness in our dark sides.
Erotic Surrender: The Sensual Joys of Female Submission by Claudia Varrin

Varrin relates her personal experiences with submissive fantasies as she introduces the general D&S (dominance and submission) vocabulary and emphasizes the emotional and physical benefits that can be derived from erotic surrender.
The New Bottoming Book by Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton

Now, the completely updated revised `New Bottoming Book` gives even more insights and ideas, updated for a new millennium, about how to be a successful, popular bottom! New sections on dominance/submission play, bridging the gap from on-line to real-time relationships, the four stages of a scene, and more. Plus, Fish`s hot illustrations of bottoms in action, many moving and funny anecdotes, and an extra-large helping of the realistic wisdom for which these authors are known.
The Mistress Manual: The Good Girl's Guide to Female Dominance by Lorelei

If anyone has any questions, doubts of how to do femdom, or where to start a scene, this book tells how. This work by Lorelei is the best how-to that I've read. I recommend it for any of the ladies out there who are uncertain about "femdom". This book will show you how to have fun with female dominance
Anal Pleasure & Health: A Guide for Men and Women by Jack Morin

This book is indispensible reading for anybody thinking of exploring anal eroticism in any or all of its forms.
The Myth of Monogamy by David Barash (Author), Judith Lipton (Author)

A highly readable, light-hearted survey of monogamy and its variations across the animal kingdom
Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men: What Every Man Wants to Know About Making Love to a Woman and Never Asks

The aim of Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men is to teach men what lesbians know about pleasing women. This is more than a primer on body parts and oral sex (though yes, there's plenty of that). It's also about how to talk (the best way to find out what your partner likes), how to listen, how to open up, and how to get your mind off your member. The chapter entitled "Foreplay? Honey, It's All Play!" should make women cheer. The writing is clever, graphic, intimate, and festive. No subject is off limits: sex toys, sex during menstruation ("When the Moon Is Between Her Legs"), "Finger Love (Becoming a Digital Master)," "The Lowdown on Going Down," anal play ("Ass-istance for Two"), and much more.
Erotic Confessions

Any relationship, no matter how healthy, experiences a sexual slump now and then, whether it's from fatigue, stress, or plain old monotony. The exciting news is that it's never too late, or too difficult, to rekindle sexual passion. Authors Iris and Steven Finz interviewed ordinary people from every walk of life who heated up their sex lives using two basic ingredients: an erotic imagination and a willingness to try something new.
Letters to Penthouse XVI: Hot and Uncensored
Any relationship, no matter how healthy, experiences a sexual slump now and then, whether it's from fatigue, stress, or plain old monotony. The exciting news is that it's never too late, or too difficult, to rekindle sexual passion. Authors Iris and Steven Finz interviewed ordinary people from every walk of life who heated up their sex lives using two basic ingredients: an erotic imagination and a willingness to try something new.



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