Sensuous Magic: A Guide to S/M for Adventurous Couples: A Guide for Adventurous Couples (Cleis Press) - Softcover

Califia, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1573441309 ISBN 13: 9781573441308

Publisher: Cleis Press, 2001

Synopsis

Mixing erotic vignettes with practical how-to advice and personal insight, Sensuous Magic is the author's guide to sadomasochism for couples. For readers who harbor fantasies of erotic dominance and submission, Sensuous Magic demystifies S/M, explaining terminology and technique. Experienced players will appreciate the author's knowledge of S/M safety and his insight into S/M psychology. Novices will be reassured by the book's honest, frank approach. This new edition discusses myths about S/M, the psychology of bondage, communication and negotiation, techniques of pleasure and sensation (including tickling, pressure, temperature, impact play, and whipping), and sex in S/M scenes. Also included are a glossary, updated bibliography, and resource guide.

About this title

About the Authors

Patrick Califia--formerly Pat Califia--is the author of Speaking Sex to Power, Public Sex, and Sensuous Magic. He lives in San Francisco.

Patrick Califia is well known as the author of S/M erotica classics like Macho Sluts. He is the author of Public Sex: The Culture of Radical Sex and Sex Changes: The Politics of Transgenderism. He is in private practice as a therapist in San Francisco.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cleis Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1573441309
• ISBN 13: 9781573441308
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 278