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"Whatever you re into, whatever you try, the authors
want you to do it right, conly, and safely."
A Roll in the Hay
"I can't recommend this enough."
Krissy Novacaine
"It's essential reading. Each chapter focuses on a different
kink, and each is written by a different expert in that field. It
is an excellent tome for introducing someone to kink and for
deepening your own interests (if by chance you are into that kind
of thing). Contributors include Patrick Califia, Midori, Laura
Antoniou, Barbara Carrellas, Lee Harrington, Jack Rinella, Lolita
Wolf, Madison Young, Hardy Haberman, Felice Shays, Ignacio
Rivera, Sarah Sloane, Mollena Williams, Fifth Angel, and Edge,
writing about spanking, bondage, fisting, rough sex, domination,
submission, masochism, sadism, tantra, and role play, among
others. This is a rock star sex educator lineup which includes
just about everything you'd need to know to pique your interest,
juice up your Fetlife profile, and get yourself out into the
world of leather, BDSM, and kink. It's not a substitute for
hands-on learning, classes for which are abundant in most major
cities, but it will get you started and deepen your understanding
of any of these topicsbe they brand new to you or something you'd
like to deepen. Tristan Taormino, as usual, gathered the
definitive words on the most common kink skills and philosophies,
and this book is essential reading for kinky and queer sexual
adventures."
Lambda Literary Summer 2012 Cliterotica Review
"It will educate, inspire, and challenge both newcomers to the
world of kink and experienced BDSM players."
Erotica Readers and Writers Association
"Enter The Ultimate Guide to Kink. This opens that door for
people to embark on that journey of knowledge and understanding,
through unique and honest in from people really in the know.
I actually think that s one of the books greatest appeals; rather
than this just being a general guide describing various forms and
subtypes of kink, it really takes you into the world of each
topic. And, I believe, this has been achieved so very well
because Tristan Taormino has sought out some of the most
experienced and knowledgeable people for each topic, to talk
about their special areas of interest and expertise (I have
included a complete list of contributors and the chapters they
wrote at the end of this review), giving the reader the feeling
that they really are getting a genuine and authentic insiders
view."
Distinctly Female
"In this collection Taormino smoothly manages the difficult task
of creating a book that can speak to a wide range of audiences.
The Ultimate Guide to Kink provides what I imagine is an
approachable and welcoming introduction to many aspects of BDSM
play that I wish I d had available to me when I jumped into BDSM
a decade ago. From Felice Shay s chapter on Playing with Rough
Sex to edgier and taboo role play like Digging in the Dirt: The
Lure of Taboo Role Play by Mollena Williams, the book truly has
something for folks of all experience levels, from a beginner who
s curious about exploring to more experienced readers interested
in being challenged by discussion of kink community/culture, edge
play and conly pushing our limits. The Ultimate Guide to
Kink is a landmark collection destined to be a touchstone classic
to recommend to anyone interested in BDSM exploration."
Lambda Literary
"An informed and informative 475-page compendium focusing upon
diverse verse varieties of unconventional human sexuality, The
Ultimate Guide to Kink: BDSM, Role Play and the Erotic Edge by
Tristan Taormino provides 'user friendly' techniques and creative
ideas for bondage, spanking, flogging, sensation play, rough sex,
and incorporating alternative sexual activities into one's sex
life. Of special note is the information presented on sexual
role-play fantasy. Clearly for an adult readership only, The
Ultimate Guide to Kink: BDSM, Role Play and the Erotic Edge is
highly recommended and instructive reading for men and women
seeking to expand their experiences with respect to their
sexuality."
Midwest Book Review
"This book is exactly what you need if you have ever had
questions about kink. This book is such a nice introduction into
kink, and it is also an instructional guide if you are not sure
where to begin."
Kissin Blue Karen
"If you have ever wondered about kink then you need to pick up
this book. This book will answer all of you questions. If you are
curious about kink or an old hand at it this is a book you need
to add to your collection. There are chapters on role-playing,
dominance, submission, and much much more. If you are new to kink
this book explains the different types of things you can try as
well as a having a safeword. There is a chapter that shows you
how to do bondage using ropes or ves. There are tips and
techniques. They even talk about aftercare at the end of the
chapters. This is the complete deal."
Night Owl Reviews
So many of the people who write me at Savage Love are curious
about kink some days it accounts for half the mail but they don t
know where to start. I m going to be recommending this collection
of essays. This is more than just a guide to kink, it s more than
a sex manual. Editor Tristan Taormino has brought the players,
thinkers, and rock stars of the kink scene and together they have
created a book that not only lets people know where to start, but
why to start, and what they ll get out of it. Vanillas, novices,
old hands, old guard everyone can learn from this collection.
Dan Savage
"Tristan Taormino has gifted us with a magnificent collection of
essays from kinkdom's finest educators: consider it required
reading for every kinkster who lives life on the hot side."Dossie
Easton, co-author of The New Topping Book and The New Bottoming
Book
"Tristan Taormino has created a perfect compendium of kink that
covers the nuts and bolts (with illustrations!) of spanking,
bondage, role-playing, rough sex and much more, as well as the
philosophies, motivations and deeply personal experiences of an
array of BDSM players. If "Brutal Affection" sounds like an
oxymoron to you, read on. Keep a copy in your bedroomand your toy
bag!"
Rachel Kramer Bussel, Editor, Spanked and Best Sex Writing 2012
"Finally, a smart, comprehensive, and brave book on kinky sex for
this generation. Tristan Taormino's Ultimate Guide to Kink is the
first really good new book on the subject in years. BDSM and kink
aficionados are lifelong learners, endlessly fascinated with
their own sexual and personal growth. They do love their sex
guides! I expect this to be the BDSM bible for the next decade."
Felice Newman, author of The Whole Lesbian Sex Book"
From the Back Cover
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Expand Your Erotic Horizons Beyond the Ordinary
"This is more than just a guide to kink, it's more than a sex
manual. Editor Tristan Taormino has brought the players, thinkers
and rock stars of the kink scene and together they have created a
book that not only lets people know where to start, but why to
start, and what they'll get out of it. Vanillas, novices, old
hands, old guardeveryone can learn from this collection." Dan
Savage
Award-winning author, filmmaker and sex educator Tristan Taormino
presents this bold and sexy treasury that runs the gamut from
expert tutorials on kinky erotic practices to thought-provoking
essays that delve into complex questions about desire, power and
pleasure. The Ultimate Guide to Kink features the expertise of
renowned educators writing passionately on their favorite
subjects, including Patrick Califia, Midori, Laura Antoniou,
Barbara Carrellas, Lee Harrington, Jack Rinella, Lolita Wolf,
Madison Young, Hardy Haberman, Felice Shays, Ignacio Rivera,
Sarah Sloane, Mollena Williams, FifthAngel and Edge. This
comprehensive volume includes:
techniques and creative ideas for bondage, spanking, flogging,
sensation play, rough sex and more, illustrated by Katie Diamond
lessons on how to eroticize power, cultivate deeper connections
and incorporate kink into your sex life
role-playing fantasies from the popular to the taboo
provocative and personal manifestos on dominance, submission,
sadism and masochism"