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The sensational conviction of fifteen gay 'sadomasochists' in 1991 provoked demands to criminalize sadomasochistic art, literature and activities. Two years later, the Law Lords' ruling on the 'Spanner' case boosted moral crusades promoting sexual correctness. Sadomasochism is a public challenge to Judge Rant's insistence that the court had to draw a line between what was and what was not acceptable in a civilized society. Thompson's lively polemic unveils the erroneous psychiatric justifications for labelling sadomasochism violent and dangerous, exposes the fallacies in the moral crusaders' assertions that SM sex leads to sex crime, and explores the major research studies to reveal the true nature of this harmless sexual proclivity. Sadomasochism then raises extremely embarrassing questions about the origins of the case and the Law Lords' ruling which seeks to make innocuous acts, from spouse spanking to teenage 'lovebites', criminal offences. In doing so, Dr. Thompson demonstrates that an appeal for tolerance would not be misplaced in a truly civilized society. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title.
Between
the Body and the Flesh : Performing Sadomasochism (Between
Men--Between Women) by Lynda Hart
Amazon card catalog description: In this first book-length study
of lesbian s/m, Lynda Hart creates a vivid and compelling
counterdiscourse to the erotophobic voices in contemporary cultural
debates. Focusing on a variety of representations, from the
boundary-shattering work of queer performances to the daring
conjunction of childhood sexual abuse and perverse desire in the work
of Dorothy Allison, Between the Body and the Flesh situates s/m as a
lightning rod that stimulates discussions of censorship in the arts,
the fetishization of sexual paraphernalia, recombinations of class,
race, and sexuality, and the politics of psychoanalysis.
Leatherfolk
: Radical Sex, People, Politics, and Practice by Mark
Thompson (Editor)
Even in leather circles Leatherfolf will be suprising and
illuminating. It is both a promer for the curious and an advanced
course in the inner workings of the leather-sex world. Its
clearheaded. experience-based essays will stand as important and
current ref
erences for many years to come. A discussion of the
emerging Leather Community, including gay/lesbian and spiritual
aspects.
The
Correct Sadist : The Memoirs of Angel Stern by Terrence
Sellers
An experienced Dominatrix reveals herself as the modern-day successor
of th Marquis de Sade, with a touch of Nietzsche, Freud, and Jung. A
detailed and phlosophical examination of sadism practice in her own
life, and the psychological , moral and ethical issues connected to
this.
Unnatural
Acts by Susan Shellogg
However you feel about the concept of professional female
dominatrixes, Ms. Shellogg's autobiographical account of her work in
this field will win you over with it's clear, direct, and humoruosly
ironic writing style. Shellogg has spent many years as a $300/hour
Mistress in NYC, and her clients have included average joes and world
leaders alike. He subject matter is often raw, but she tells her tale
with Arturo insight and a jaded intelligence that makes you want to
like and admire her even if you don't.
Leather
and Latex Care : How to Keep Your Leather and Latex Looking
Great by Kelly J. Thibault
Written by a fellow member of the leather community, Kelly J.
Thibault. She presents and in-depth report on the subject of
processing and caring for leather. Some of the chapters include: The
history of leather, the tanning process, basic care for leather, a
short history of rubber, the process of raw latex rubber, etc.
D/s Flavored Erotica
The
Marketplace, The
Slave and The
Trainer by Sara Adamson first in the "Marketplace"
series.
What brings people to the Marketplace? What dark urges compel them to
seek this place...this place where they will give their bodies to
such exquisite training, to such unimaginable use? This trilogy of
novels elevates the genre of S/M erotica...in storyline, character
developement, passion and humor. The tales ring true, the dialog
achingly real, and the sex is as hot as you'd ever hope for. For the
novice, the well-seasoned old-timer, and the simply curious alike,
these books are the next thing to being there. From the author also
known as Laura Antoniou, "Although I wrote the first few books under
the name Sara Adamson, "Tales of the Marketplace", my short story
collection, will be released under my real name, Laura Antoniou.
Maybe 1998? Many thanks to those who have who have asked for more
about the "
Leatherwomen
(Rosebud Book) by Laura Antoniou
A great collection of short stories (plus some poetry) by and for
women into leather/SM. A groundbreaking anthology. No fetish is too
forbidding in the world of Leatherwomen...a world guaranteed to
challenge all assumptions about the female libido. Fifteen new and
emerging writers contribute their cutting edge fantasies ...and
realities...to this startling reassessment of the sexual imagination.
Hetrosexual and lesbian fantasy and fact. Also Available: Leatherwomen
II
The
Pearl: A Journal of Facetive and Voluptuous Reading by
James Jennings List:
A collection of Victorian erotica from the publication "The Pearl", a
periodical published in 18th century England. The theme is often
corporal punishment as only the English know how. There are many
different stories and themes in this book and focus is pleasure of
the flesh.
Story
of O by Pauline Reage
This is a beautifully crafted erotic novel which has long been
considered by many to be "the" classic of SM literature. It deals
with a woman named "O", a photographer in Paris, who willingly
submits as a slave to her lover Rene, who gives her to a succession
of men and women for training in their secret dungeons and secluded
country estates. Originally published in 1954 in France, this is the
English translation that first appeared 1965. Also Available:
Return
to the Chateau; Preceded By, a Girl in Love
The
Sleeping Beauty Novels Boxed set of 3 by Anne Rice (as
A.N. Roquelaure)
A very popular trilogy of S/M themed fantasy novels from Anne
Rice, author of Exit
to Eden and the Interview With The Vampire series,
writing under a pen-name. A kinky retelling of the classic fairy
tale, detailing the period of erotic slavery to which the noble
Beauty and her contemporaries submitted in a long ago and far away
land of fantasy. Also available seperately: The
Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's
Punishment and Beauty's
Release
Herotica
: A Collection of Women's Erotic Fiction by Susie Bright
(Editor)
This is a collection of quality erotica written by women. 21 short
stories together with an excellent inrtoduction, covering a broad
spectrum of styles and orientations. If you are a woman, or if your
erotic interests include women, this book is a rich, and a wonderful
tour through varied erotic imaginations. Also available: Herotica
2, Herotica
3, Herotica
4 and Herotica
5.
Venus
in Furs, a Novel by Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch and Uwe
Moeller
As a historic novel, this is the difinitive and legendary novel on
erotic slavery from Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the man whom masochism
is itself was named. Written in 1870, the novel tells the tale of
Severin (Sacher-Masoch's alterego) and his cruel Mistress Wanda,
whith whom Severin signs a slave contract. Many modern S/M writers
have surpassed Sacher-Masoch in sexual inventiveness and pornographic
appeal, but few can match his literary quality. This novel is a study
of power games, gender roles, obsessive love, and appearance vs,
reality. Includes a collection of Sacher-Masoch's correspondances
with women he knew.
The
Second Coming: A Leatherdyke Reader Edited by Pat Califia
and Robin Sweeney
This is the long awaited sequel to Coming to Power published
in 1996. An updated look at the state of the "leatherdyke" community,
with new essays, fiction, poetry, and a few graphics, plus a helpfull
resourc
e list of clubs, organizations, reading materials, and
sympathetic service providers.
Of
Princes & Beauties : Erotic Fairy Tales for Adults by
Cecillia Tan
From the Publisher : This ribald collection of new twists on some old
myths mixes gay and straight themes and turns fairy tale convention
inside out. From a gay retelling of Beauty and the Beast to a
sideways Cinderella story where the right 'fit' is not a shoe, from
the story of who really saved the Frog Prince to the tale of a
charmed phallus, these tales go beyond Anne Rice's Sleeping Beauty
series to new erotic and romantic territories.
S/M
Futures by Cecilia Tan
From the Publisher : These ten stories delve into various eras of
human history searching for the SM at their hearts. The Inquisition,
feudal Japan, the American frontier, Roman conquest -- each setting
provides a context rich in power exchange and ripe for SM erotica
satisfaction
Sexuality
Sensuous
Magic : A Guide for Adventurous Couples by Pat Califia
Another quality work by Pat Califia, this time a nonfictional
one. She focuses here on the positive aspects of S/M working to
dispel the "negative and oppressive mythology built up around S/M".
She examines the roles of the dominant and submissive in a sexual
experience which leaves both partners "elated, pleased with each
other and themselves". Califia discusses the elements of a sucessful
S/M experience, and illuminates some of the terminology and
techniques of S/M in the effort to demystify the motivations and
realities behind this "misunderstood behavior".
The
Mastery of Submission : Inventions of Masochism (Cornell Studies in
the History of Psychiatry) by John K. Noyes
Amazon book description: Individuals sometimes derive sexual pleasure from submission to cruel discipline. While that predilection was noted as early as the sixteenth century, masochism was not codified as a concept until 1890. According to John K. Noyes, its invention reflected a crisis in the liberal understanding of subjectivity and sexuality which continues to inform discussions of masochism today. In essence, it remains a political concept.
Viennese physician Richard von Krafft-Ebing coined the term masochism, based on the work of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. Noyes analyzes the social and political problems that inspired the concept, suggesting, for example, that the triumphant expansion of European colonialism was in part animated by an ambivalence in masculine sexuality.
Noyes documents the evolution of the concept of masochism with scenes in literature from John Cleland's Fanny Hill through Sacher-Masoch's Venus in Furs and Pauline Reage's Story of O. Analysis of Freud's vastly influential rereading of masochism precedes an exploration of the work of his successors, including Wilhem Reich, Theodor Reik, Helene Deutsch, and Karen Horney. Noyes suggests that the thematics of feminine masochism emerged only gradually from an exclusively male concept.
The Erotic Mind : Unlocking the Inner Sources of Sexual Passion and Fulfillment by Jack Morin
From the Publisher : Challenging accepted theories about what makes for terrific sex, The Erotic Mind is a breakthrough exploration of the least understood dimensions of human sexuality -- the psychology of desire, arousal, and fulfillment. Nationally known sex therapist Dr. Jack Morin offers a bold new perspective that celebrates the joys of Eros without denying its risks.
Based on an in-depth analysis of over 1,000 provocative stories of peak sexual experiences, The Erotic Mind offers clear, accessible guidance on how anyone can utilize his or her own peak encounters and fantasies as powerful tools of self-discovery.
The Erotic Mind explains the many paradoxes of erotic life, such as: why we're most excited when we must overcome obstacles; how anxiety, guilt, and anger -- generally thought to have a negative impact on sexual arousal -- often turn out to be aphrodisiacs; how we use unresolved issues from our early lives to intensify passion; and why the best sex is dynamic and unpredictable, rather than static and safe.
These and other insights, combined with concrete suggestions for increasing our enjoyment, overcoming our problems, and revitalizing our relationships, will change forever the way we think about our eroticism.
Anal
Pleasure & Health : A Guide for Men and Women by Jack
Morin
The publisher, Down There Press, http://www.goodvibes.com/dtp/dtp.html
wrote:
The anal taboo and safe, healthy, pleasurable anal sexuality. This is
the only book in any language that addresses the highly taboo topic
of anal sex. < Many men and women are intrigued by the idea of
exploring anal stimulation, but may be uncertain how to proceed or
hesitant to discuss the issue with their partners. Dr. Morin offers
progressive relaxation and other techniques to facilitate safe and
pleasurable anal experiences. This innovative, comprehensive
contribution not only addresses cultural attitudes and emotional
factors, but offers guidelines for AIDS risk reduction. < The
author advises partners how to communicate effectively and explains
the varieties of anal sex other than intercourse. < "...covers all
aspects of anal sexuality, emphasizing that there is no conflict
between anal pleasure and anal health." -Library Journal < "...a
sex education classic." -The Advocate < "...detailed explanations
and sound exercises for exploring and expanding sexual boundaries."
-Whole Earth Review
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