Patricia Payne (1)Critiques

Hats off to a pro. This isn't the fluffy Cosmo sex stuff (except for the cheesy quiz at the beginning); it has in-depth sections on how to select a good corset, set up the boudoir, how to choose and wield a good whip... Thanks to the handy illustrations, you can learn about the variety of "yoga" positions in which to dole out pain/pleasure, and a few ways to properly and safely truss a person. My inner Girl Scout is bookmarking the sections on knot-tying for future use...??? Well, you never know.

Frothy introduction to sexual dominance which shows an entertaining wit. For me, the most appealing part of the first edition is its lack of identifying text on spine or pictorial cover apart from a tiny reproduction of the front cover of its companion volume: Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man.

A nice introduction to bdsm, with a light humorous tone.