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Summary: pretty for beginners
Review: As a friend of mine asked me for a book to show to her hubby ,for getting him into bdsm ,i told her to buy this book."Screw the roses ,send me thorns"is a fun to read beginner book.It definatly takes the fear of "strange kink" away from any vanilla reader.
For me, as profesional Dominatrix it was amusing,but not really helpfull.Nothing new for a advanced or experienced player
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Summary: BDSM Bible
Review: This book is wonderful for people with all levels of BDSM knowledge. It's a great way to get you and your partner on the same page as to what to expect when you play. This book offers well thought out opinions on, proper techniques, club etiquette, why we like what we do, and how to know when you're doing it correctly. Too many of us try to just "jump in" with little to no information. That's how people get physically and emotionally hurt. This book really helps people to have the best BDSM experience possible, weather it is beginning, intermediate, or advanced.. It's well written, casual and humorous too! I personally have recommended this book to hundreds of couples, and singles, with all levels of BDSM knowledge in the Washington Metro area and I know I will continue to do so for many more years to come.
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Summary: Fun book, captures the excitement and the romance of s&m
Review: The authors' light yet informative discussion of this subject make this book a must-read for the curious, the new practitioner and the light-at-heart lover of sm (sadism and masochism). I thought the chapter on 'the politics of very strange bedfellows' was hilarious yet true to life - you can find the 'Semper Infidelis', the 'Barnum Maximus', the 'Erectus Perpetua' and the 'Femme Desparata' at almost any bdsm gathering or website. There were some very helpful hints in the book - for example I witnessed a woman being burned clumsily by a person who would have known to hold the dripping candle more than a couple of inches from her body had he read the 'Fire and Ice' advice in the book (start a several feet away and gradually get closer).
All in all I am glad I read the book - it has kept me safer, saner and a lot less serious in the practice of this wonderful game.
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Summary: Screw the Roses is a fun & practical "how-to" on BDSM
Review: i don't know Mistress Prima Donna's problem is; this is a wonderful book. "Different Loving" is a valuable overview of the history and culture of the Scene, but it won't tell you how to tie someone up or what parts of the body are safe to whip, and its dry, textbook approach would put most newcomers off. "Screw the Roses" is warm, witty, engaging, and fun, and it's loaded with practical "how-to" information. Phillip and Molly demystify and explain BDSM with an engaging enthusiasm and droll humour that would put almost anyone at ease. Between these pages the stereotype of "S&M" as a dark and shameful activity practised by perverted weirdos is transformed into a cheerful and friendly community populated by real human beings. i'm on the Board of the Columbus chapter of the National Leather Association, and i often work with newcomers to the Scene. When they ask about books, i recommend this one first. There's more to learn about flogging, or bondage, or submission, or the other things we do, but "Screw the Roses" is the perfect beginner's book, with all the information (especially about safety) you need to get started, packed into a fun, unthreatening package. i can't say enough good things about this book.
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Summary: A basic for newcomers and experienced alike
Review: A great book to lead you into the world of BDSM or to lead you further. The Dominant and submissive point of view is nice for both aspects to delve into understanding their own, and their partners line of thinking. A must for any bondage collection.
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Summary: informational....
Review: This book is a good buy for the novice S&M-er or anyone who is interested in exploring the lifestyle. It is very informational but inteeresting and easy to understand. It gives simple instructions on how to tie ropes, make erotic rope outfits and how to use equipment safely and effectively. It touches on every issue imaginable.
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Summary: Screw the Roses is Excellent!
Review: One of the two must read books for this culture, the other being sm101 by Jay Wiseman.My introduction into this lifestyle occurred some 20+ years ago with "The Joy of Sex" which only scratched the surface. Screw the Roses is an owners manual for both newbies and experienced bondage lovers alike. The section on how to find bondage partners is very useful especially finding the right partner. To paraphrase the title; Screw the Roses, Bring out the Ropes: Let's have fun and make love.CELEBRATE LIFE!
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Summary: Annoying
Review: The reviews for this book are extensive, with most recommending this book for beginners, which I agree with. The book seems especially appropriate for people who may otherwise think SM is a bizarre and scary activity that appeals only to deviants. I think it would be an excellent way of introduction for a vanilla partner. What's good about this book-for me at least-was almost completely overshadowed by the cutesy, juvenile attempts at humor that are found thoughout the book. Perhaps it "lightens up" the subject matter, but I found these attempts at humor tedious. Also, the illustrations and B&W photography is dreadful. They look like 3rd generation copies. The illustrations of knots and bondage-among other things-are pretty much useless since they're so unclear they can't be followed. While whether one appreciates the writing style is a subjective matter, there's no excuse for poor quality illustrations and photographs in a how-to book. Unfortunately, these are major flaws in what would otherwise be a good intro. to SM. I would expect better quality for a book in this price range.
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Summary: Don't Bother
Review: Got this book because of the reviews that it was the best. Nope. Don't think so. If you are into dungeons and heavy stuff, okay, but for just a little bit of fun now and then, this is not the book to purchase. Lots of pictures of bondage and heavy flogging instruments. Not your average everyday information on fun diversions.
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Summary: Not what you may have heard.
Review: This is a good introductory guide on BDSM for heterosexual, male dominant and female submissive couples and for others who view BDSM as a form of sexual and romantic play. It is not, as some reviewers both on the book itself and elsewhere, claim the most complete BDSM guide today -- it never claims to be that either. It is simply what it claims, one couples' view of BDSM that may click well with others of a similar bent. However, the tone is a bit sarcastic at times and a bit "in scene" at other times and this may confuse very new people so I recommend other books such as the "Topping Book" and the "Bottoming Book" by Greenery Press first and if you can find a copy, Pat Califia's "Sensuous Magic" as a basic intro to the activities of SM. In 1,000 words there is little time to go into all the good and bad points about this book but I hope this can aid in deciding whether or not to buy.
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