Books I Recommend You Read on BDSM

Below are a few books I recommend you read to gain greater knowledge about BDSM and Dominance and submission in general. I’ve added a brief comments about each book. These books are ones I recommend everyone interested in writing or exploring the world of Dominance and submission become familiar with as they provide great instead and tidbits which will prove invaluable. I recommend you get the paperback copy as I’m sure these books will become a priceless resource you’ll return to again and again. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll add sticky notes and write in the margins. (Other books are recommended in our Books page.)


BDSM The Naked Truth by Dr. Charley Ferrer
A must
have resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of  Dominance and submission. It provides insight into the psychological and emotional connections made by individuals in the lifestyle. It also provides instructions on how to train a slave; how to prepare scenes, and much more. Use the BDSM Checklist provided to open a line of communication with your partner and create your own scenes. Written by America’s foremost BDSM expert, Dr. Charley Ferrer.


Slave Craft: Roadmaps for Erotic Servitude by “a grateful slave” with Guy Baldwin
Has an
insightful view of the slave’s mindset and many affirming points. It’s a must read for any Dominant (novice or experienced) as it reminds us that our slaves have many emotional as well as conscious and unconscious ties to their surrender.


Different Kind of Loving by Gloria Brame
Has great insight from both the Dominant and submissives. It also had valuable information about the various aspects of D/s. The first half of the book is great. The second half gets a bit more clinical and academic as if she was writing it for her dissertation. Although it’s valuable information, it loses the flavor she started with.



Extreme Space by FRR Mallery
Ok I just love this book! It’s beyond amazing. I’ve had my copy for almost 20 years and I refuse to loan it to friends. I’m pleased to say they’ve re-printed it since at one point it was very hard to find. This is an excellent book on mindset. It talks a lot about subspace and what happens there more so than Domspace yet it’s a must read for anyone serious about D/s. It may be a little advanced for a novice. I would recommend reading a few books before this one to get acquainted with the lifestyle and then move on to this one.

SM 101 by Jay Wiseman
An all-time classic introduction to the world of dominance and submission. The first book I ever read and recommend to all novice; well that and my books BDSM The Naked Truth and BDSM for Writers. chuckles. The two books combined give you a well-rounded introduction of BDSM.


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