The novel, written by Philip Miller and Molly Devon, discusses the world of sadomasochism (SM) and the individuals involved in the practice. The novel begins with a brief history of SM, which is followed by a discussion of the terminology used in SM and the individuals who participate. Chapter 2 involves a discussion of the basic concepts of SM, including trust, safety, anticipation, conditioning, visualization, sensory deprivation and anatomy. Chapter 3 contains specific information about how to begin SM, how to locate suitable partners, organization to support SM, and characters one should avoid when dealing with those interested in SM. Chapter 4 introduces further SM concepts, including ideal partners, the negotiation of SM practices, power levels in dominant relationships, avoidance of abuse, and sample negotiation questionnaires.
Chapter 5 introduces the topic of gender roles and discusses the.....
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