Welcome to the Darkside: a BDSM Primer

Book excerpt: Are you new to BDSM? Are you struggling to find your place in the lifestyle? The BDSM lifetyle is a world where people speak in their own formal and informal languages, a world where totally different rules and social norms exist all built upon many different traditions, some of which are hundreds of years old. Whether you desire to experience a sense of personal freedom, to explore another self-expression, explore another level of intimacy with your partner, or simply to gain clarity as to your hidden desires, Welcome to the Darkside will get you started. This book will teach you: + The vocabulary, roles, and rituals of BDSM + Common misconceptions of BDSM + The reasons you may want to participate in this lifestyle + How to align yourself with your true place in this lifestyle + Consequences and actions of BDSM relationships + Ways and places to get started + How to spot fakes or predators After reading Welcome to the Darkside, you will be better equipped to both understand, and navigate within this lifestyle.