The Bottoming Book: How to Get Terrible Things Done to You by Wonderful People

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Summary: huh?
Review: Catherine & Dossie give us another great book. It is short and concise and very helpful. The sections on the psychological effects are particularly well explained. Also full of great info for Tops... my Mistress loved it too... it helped us discuss what my needs were and what she expected of me... I consider it required reading for Tops and bottoms....

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Summary: One of the best
Review: Having read a couple of other titles in the genre (but by no means exhaustively), I was very pleased to read both this book and its companion volume (Topping). As a relative newcomer to the scene, it was an affirming and welcoming approach to the psychological side of things, and gives a positive and comprehensive look at our reasons for playing the way we do, and without the increasing pointless status oriented bragging common to other information sources (along the lines of 'real' bottoms do this, 'real' tops do this). It gives examples of successes and failures, from many perspectives and I would recommend it to anyone wanting more information, and in particular, positive reinforcement of our choices.

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Summary: It's about getting things done!
Review: One of my personal favorites, I consider this book one of my "little secrets to success". By success, I mean personal fulfillment and sense of well-being. The authors repeatedly validate the experience of the person-as-bottom, whether that person identifies solely as a bottom or as a top who desires to experience bottoming, or as the in-betweener who likes it all. The absence of pigeon-holing our collective experiences and desires, and the sensitive, almost therapeutic manner in which the authors present the material make this book an essential feel-good read. Yes, it contains useful information and personal anecdotes, but primarily, I find its true value as a tool of empowerment -- not to mention it's pretty fun to read!

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Summary: It's about getting things done!
Review: One of my personal favorites, I consider this book one of my "little secrets to success". By success, I mean personal fulfillment and sense of well-being. The authors repeatedly validate the experience of the person-as-bottom, whether that person identifies solely as a bottom or as a top who desires to experience bottoming, or as the in-betweener who likes it all. The absence of pigeon-holing our collective experiences and desires, and the sensitive, almost therapeutic manner in which the authors present the material make this book an essential feel-good read. Yes, it contains useful information and personal anecdotes, but primarily, I find its true value as a tool of empowerment -- not to mention it's pretty fun to read!

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Summary: Beginner Bottoms? This is the first book you should read!
Review: This 2001 edition of what I consider to be a classic BDSM book is expanded and improved. An additional 69 pages (I don't think that was on purpose) covers changes in the community and resources that are available. It focuses not solely on how to get what you want as a bottom but also how to give your top what they want -- this balance of advice can be difficult to find but Easton and Liszt have done a great job here. There are 10 different chapter that cover everything from basic "how do I feel about this" to "how to do X" to more rare and less physical aspects of some peoples' scenes. It is not geared toward any gender or orientation except it does not cover 24/7 or TPE couples in any way -- but those are advanced subjects and practices anyway. This is a book I have both bottoms and tops read in my household and among those I recommend books to. If you haven't read it, please do so even if you've been doing this for 40 years you can learn something or see something in a new light.

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Summary: Beginner Bottoms? This is the first book you should read!
Review: This 2001 edition of what I consider to be a classic BDSM book is expanded and improved. An additional 69 pages (I don't think that was on purpose) covers changes in the community and resources that are available. It focuses not solely on how to get what you want as a bottom but also how to give your top what they want -- this balance of advice can be difficult to find but Easton and Liszt have done a great job here. There are 10 different chapter that cover everything from basic "how do I feel about this" to "how to do X" to more rare and less physical aspects of some peoples' scenes. It is not geared toward any gender or orientation except it does not cover 24/7 or TPE couples in any way -- but those are advanced subjects and practices anyway. This is a book I have both bottoms and tops read in my household and among those I recommend books to. If you haven't read it, please do so even if you've been doing this for 40 years you can learn something or see something in a new light.

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Summary: Good but.....
Review: This book is a great introduction to the world of bottoming, with sections on the choices you have as a bottom, negotiating scenes with a Top, finding a Top, doing scenes and role play, and aftercare. Mz Easton & Listz's writing style is very easy-going and easy to follow. Any sub and for that matter any Dominants can learn a lot from this book.

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Summary: A great book for Tops and bottoms alike.
Review: Well written, clear, and concise... an easy to understand quick read... the cute illustrations even gave me a few ideas. Dossie and Catherine are always very good about including all genders, preferences, and relationships. Safety is stressed- as always. Well worth the time and few bucks.