"This edition of Bondage trash, published by arrangement with the Ophelia Press, Inc., and the Olympia Press, Inc., has been especially designed and bound for the members of the Olympia Book Society"--Title page verso.
Originally published by the Ophelia Press. "A re-issue of the same setting of type, with a new titlepage, was published in imitation cloth boards and d/j as part of the Olympia Book Society." Cf. Kearney, P.J. Bibliography of the publications of the New York Olympia Press.
Kearney, P.J. Bibliography of the publications of the New York Olympia Press,
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-226) and index.
Contents
Introduction : An eclectic approach ; The necessity of wholeness -- In the beginning : Paradigms and BDSM ; The many ways of knowing -- It's all in your ... : The mind's place in all this ; Our bodies and BDSM ; Brain waves ; The mind-body connection ; Endorphins -- Spirit as the ancients knew it : Sumer ; India ; Ancient Greece ; China ; Israel ; The Romans ; Culture & BDSM -- The power exchange : A more eastern consideration ; The power exchange & BDSM ; Mind ; Surrender ; Induction ; Balance -- A pause to reflect : Reflecting on philosophy in the dungeon -- Unity : The experience of BDSM ; Oneness ; Polarity and duality ; Alienation -- Life as process : Finding ; Meeting ; Playing ; Education ; The role of trust -- Life in stages : Progressive dis-illusionment ; Initiation ; Stages in BDSM ; Awakening -- According to your faith : Belief & BDSM ; Belief ; Faith ; Manifestation -- True spirituality : Knowing oneself ; Motivation ; Mystical experience ; Topspace as a spiritual event ; Evaluation ; The correct course -- Practical spirituality : Spirituality and BDSM ; Prayer ; A life worth living ; Virtue ; Creativity ; Intuition ; Self-esteem ; Perception -- Sex magic : Bonewit's definition ; Intent ; Changing our focus ; Sacred spaces ; Form ; The basic methodology ; Raise energy level ; Intention ; A caution repeated ; Altered states ; Perception and sight ; Visualization or declaration ; Closing -- After words -- Appendix A. Brain waves ; B. Endorphins.
"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."--
