Erotic Power: Exploring the World of Bdsm

In a world where Fifty Shades of Grey is a worldwide bestseller, the practices of sexual dominance and submission are newly being brought into the light to study and explore. But what does dominance mean, exactly? Why would a man or woman want to engage in such an activity? What does being in the position of submissive tell you about a person? And why do many of those involved in the D&S community declare their intentions never to leave? In Erotic Power, Scott delves into the psychological and sexual dynamics of the D&S power exchange through interviews with female dominants, their clients, various group participants, as well as her personal experiences. The many different kinds of D&S relationships, conflict between fantasy and reality, the public and private faces of the D&S community, and the commercial side of dominance are also discussed, with an emphasis on female dominance and male submission. This book will enlighten anyone who is beginning to explore the world of BDSM or curious about the psychology of varied sexual practices.