Chapter 9 Summary and Analysis

This chapter is a summary of author Philip's version of SM. He begins with setting the environment. He advocates privacy settings, but recognizes some individuals' preference for public environments. Additionally, Philip notes the need for sensual music and proper lighting. Once satisfied, he decides how the scene will work, depending on what both parties want. At no time, however, does he allow the submissive to control the situation. He does note, however, the need to recognize a true fear within a submissive, so one can stop the scene.

Philip then discusses his favorite positioning for flogging, or spanking, submissives. He prefers to bind his submissive face down or face up, but always lying down. He notes the importance of height and texture in the surface of the whipping table as well. For his own purposes, he enjoys using a massage table...