Product Description

Originally published in 1994, and reissued in 2000, The Loving Dominant has taught more than 40,000 people the fundamentals of safe, healthy, affectionate dominance and submission. Now this excellent handbook has been updated for a whole new geneartion of players, providing an accessible introduction to S&M. In addition to the wisdom, balance and hot ideas contained in the original is new info on finding a partner, playing with electricity, watersports, polyamorous play and photography in the digital age - and more!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29043 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 265 pages

Customer Reviews

Are You A Loving Dominant?
This is the question John Warren asks in Chapter 2 of this book and if you're a Dominant, it's a very good question to ask yourself. This book is an excellent introduction to the 'kinky world' some of us live in from time to time.

While there are numerous other excellent SM books on the market, John's book covers topics not normally covered in other "introductory SM books, like how to act at a play party, and taking memorable pictures of your own private scenes. Also included are sections on First Aid, "Stalking the Wild Submissive," (very important!) and ways to do scenes that are exciting both for the Dominant and the submissive.

I felt the chapter that John's wife, Libby wrote (A Submissive Writes About Submission) gives an excellent insight for Dominants into what (at least for her) submission means and what it's about.

This book's second edition is now available on Greenery Press and it's an excellent addition to any kinkster's library, whether they are Dom, sub, or switch.

Mischevious scenes a plenty!!!
This was a really insightful book for both dominants and submissives. It was extremely thorough in terms of safety and consent without being overly tedious on such issues. There is a chapter called "How to make a scene sing" which is written with an air of playfulness and mischief. This certainly dispels the common prejudices about players on the scene, showing that a relationship with a BDSM flavour can be extremely loving (as the title suggests!) and based on respect and trust just like its vanilla counterparts.

There was also a useful part about coming out to a vanilla spouse, either as a dominant or a submissive, which may make the process easier. It is written with a high level of sensitivity and reflection.

Although he caters mainly for heterosexual relationships, Mr Warren openly admits to this and recommends alternatives for gay and lesbian markets.

There is a picture of the author on the back, who seems to ooze delightful wickedness from every pore - rock on Mentor!

my Master's choice
I bought this book as a gift for my Dominant and a remarkable change came over Him !!! Did He become more loving? certainly.I would recommend this book to all D/s couples - and it also an excellent introduction to this way of life for all the curious amongst us.