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Summary: A wonderful, intelligent book on BDSM... buy it!
Review: Interested in BDSM but don't know what it's all about? Wondering if you're the only one out there having these thoughts? Looking for a fun reference that's chock full of advice, photos, safety recommendations, and a real sense of humor? Molly Devon and the late Philip Miller created this wonderful book, which I recommend without reservation to anyone who wants to know what BDSM is, what it is NOT, and why many people find it so erotically compelling
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Summary: Want to learn about SAFE and SANE S&M, B&D??? Get this book!
Review: If you are a beginner or a seasoned S&M'er, this is the book to read, it teaches safe methods for both Dominates and submissives. This book tells you where and how to shop for the "tools of the trade", and how to make your own (safe) torture devices. A must for anyone who is interested in the art of S&M, B&D and such..
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Summary: Practical, wonderfully insightful and a kick to read
Review: "Screw the Roses..." is the answer to a thousand curiosities the uninitiated might have about the psychology of the world of SM and of its citizens. In addition to the thorough exposition on the mindset of SM people, it offers buckets of practical tips and advice for all, from beginner to experienced player/participant. The humor begins with the title and the disclaimer just inside, and extends all the way to the end, making "Screw the Roses..." probably the most amusing book available on psycho-sexuality. It is written from the authors' perspective of male dominant/female submissive, and though the rationale for doing so is presented respectfully and tastefully, it occasionally takes a bit of mental effort to apply an appropriate transposition. The pages on the basic psychology alone make this a worthy purchase; the coverage of so many other topics (tips & techniques, furnishing your dungeon/playroom, etc.) make this a book not to be missed if you have even the lightest interest in SM.
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Summary: Indispensable book
Review: The deeper I got into this book, the more often I found myself saying "YES!" in agreement with Philip and Molly's philosophies about doing SM. This, along with SM 101 by Jay Wiseman is truly a "must have" book if you're serious about wanting to learn what SM is all about.The book covers virtually every facet of play from descriptions of what each "type" of SM players are, looking out for the "wannabes," negotiation before playing, bondage techniques, flogging, spanking, and even humiliation. Illustrations and photos are sprinkled liberally throughout the text and help to make the information that much more easy to understand and follow. Since this book is now a few years old (I understand an update is forthcoming), the resource section is a bit outdated. Otherwise, this book is outstanding!
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Summary: The Classic Must-Have
Review: It's been around, and remains a favorite, for good reason. Comprehensive and informative, it presents tips and techniques for the casual or lifestyle D/s'er with humor and ease. This primer is ideal for beginners and intermediaries looking to expand their knowledge. It stands out as especially thorough and well-balanced, due in part, no doubt, to Philip and Molly's joint efforts as male and female, dominant and submissive. The included lists of suggested resources were especially helpful; i thought the pictures were actually fairly silly and unnecessary. Most of the techniques are helpful more for Doms, but as a sub i definitely found it enjoyable and informative, and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who shares the interest.
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Summary: Great First Book
Review: This was the first book I bought on BDSM, several years ago... and I'm glad!
It's humorous and informative. Even today, I refer it as the quintessential reference on BDSM
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Summary: From a bottom, not a slave
Review: I found this book very helpful and informative. Good for those who don't believe that submissive means powerless.
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Summary: Tedious, boring, touchie-feelie, "Barney SM"
Review: "Screw the roses..." is one of the best BDSM how to books ever written. It is well written, informative, and readable. The images and text provide a good look into the world of kink and offer much easy to absorb information for anyone from the complete vanilla novice to the experienced fetishist. I had always been a sub because i didn't know how to be a dom and after reading this book I can switch, but more often then not I play dom now. I recomend this book to everyone with any intrest in the BDSM scene.
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