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50 Ways to Play: BDSM for Nice People
For the millions of readers who have been, shall we say, "inspired" by the publishing phenomenon 50 SHADES OF GRAY, this simple, accessible “beginners guide” to BDSM features 50 BDSM activities couples can sample. Warning: you should try this at home!
Paperback, 112 pages
Published
August 2nd 2012
by Tarcher
(first published June 29th 2012)
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I didn't like BDSM before I read this short volume and I still don't like it. I have been flabbergasted as to the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey with women. Then today I noticed this book in a side bar advertisement here at Goodreads. My first thought was oh great someone is going to cash in on the FSoG mania and end up getting people injured. I checked out the book on Amazon and the Kindle version was only $2.99 so I decided to read it out of curiosity. EDIT 8/11/2012: The price of this boo...more
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Judging a book by its cover (yeah, don’t give me that look, we all do it!) it didn't look like much and to be honest, the “for Nice People” didn't make me want to take this book serious and it actually bothered me. Are people who practice BDSM not nice? Of course not!! Jeez! A better title would have been “Intro to BDSM” or “BDSM for Newbies” (okay, so that’s not really a good title, but it brings truth to the book!) or even “Curi...more
Judging a book by its cover (yeah, don’t give me that look, we all do it!) it didn't look like much and to be honest, the “for Nice People” didn't make me want to take this book serious and it actually bothered me. Are people who practice BDSM not nice? Of course not!! Jeez! A better title would have been “Intro to BDSM” or “BDSM for Newbies” (okay, so that’s not really a good title, but it brings truth to the book!) or even “Curi...more
Talking dirty, bondage and spanking was about all I know of BDSM and that's through some erotic romances. 50 Ways To Play brings out a whole arsenal of tricks and tips to spice up a bedroom with some good non-sex related advises as well. Like how unsexy a bedroom can be and how to spice it up - though let's be honest I won't be painting my bedroom a bordello red anytime soon, ;)
Sex is supposed to be exciting and adventurous, and the vanilla sex most couples think they should be having can easily...more
Sex is supposed to be exciting and adventurous, and the vanilla sex most couples think they should be having can easily...more
I must have a dirty mind because I loved this. Loved Fifty Shades also (only read the first book). No, it wasn't War and Peace and neither is this, but both are lots of fun. I don't think this is really about BDSM, maybe really softcore BDSM but mostly its about KINK with some tying up and "high sensory" sexual experiences which was what we needed. Some people obviously find that immoral or weird or whatever, but there's my dirty mind again because I like it. I think people really need to lighte...more
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This book begins with the husband-and-wife team writing: "Sex is supposed to pack a punch. It's supposed to take you off guard, make you hold your breath for what might come next, gasp with discovery, quicken your pulse and consume you, mind, body and soul." This slim volume certainly packs a punch.
Like a lot of people, I enjoyed FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (and before that series, Anne Rice's SLEEPING BEAUTY trilogy) and it certainly piqued my interest in BDSM. But, frankly, my imagination needed a ju...more
Like a lot of people, I enjoyed FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (and before that series, Anne Rice's SLEEPING BEAUTY trilogy) and it certainly piqued my interest in BDSM. But, frankly, my imagination needed a ju...more
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4 Stars
I won’t be shy, I jumped on this one to review hell it even came with some rope!! After 23 years of marriage I mean who isn’t looking for a little spice but not wanting to hit full on BDSM this book hit on many highlights than even “nice people” can handle.
This short book covered quite a bit from the basic what is BDSM all the way to Aftercare and everything in between and I do mean EVERYTHING!!!
I will be honest I am a BDSM junkie but t...more
4 Stars
I won’t be shy, I jumped on this one to review hell it even came with some rope!! After 23 years of marriage I mean who isn’t looking for a little spice but not wanting to hit full on BDSM this book hit on many highlights than even “nice people” can handle.
This short book covered quite a bit from the basic what is BDSM all the way to Aftercare and everything in between and I do mean EVERYTHING!!!
I will be honest I am a BDSM junkie but t...more
Obtained: Through Goodreads First Reads
Okay, so 50 Ways to Play: BDSM for Nice People had me totally, one-hundred percent, absolutely fooled. It was stated that this book was like Fifty Shades of Grey, so thinking it was something similar to Fifty Shades of Grey and not a book full of -ahem- ways to get dangerously down and dirty, I entered the giveaway. And surprisingly won.
When I finally received the book and opened it up to a random page, I was scarred for life. (view spoiler)...more
Okay, so 50 Ways to Play: BDSM for Nice People had me totally, one-hundred percent, absolutely fooled. It was stated that this book was like Fifty Shades of Grey, so thinking it was something similar to Fifty Shades of Grey and not a book full of -ahem- ways to get dangerously down and dirty, I entered the giveaway. And surprisingly won.
When I finally received the book and opened it up to a random page, I was scarred for life. (view spoiler)...more
Full review can be seen at Seductive Musings.
I read the book first and then gave it to my husband. It’s a quick read and we were each able to finish it in a couple of hours. We both thought it was a very user friendly book and appreciated the small bits of humor that were thrown in. It starts out with the basics and gives easy to understand descriptions of the methods and tools used in BDSM. I liked that everything was presented and it was up to us to pick and choose which things were appealing...more
I read the book first and then gave it to my husband. It’s a quick read and we were each able to finish it in a couple of hours. We both thought it was a very user friendly book and appreciated the small bits of humor that were thrown in. It starts out with the basics and gives easy to understand descriptions of the methods and tools used in BDSM. I liked that everything was presented and it was up to us to pick and choose which things were appealing...more
Husband and wife writing team, Don and Debra Macleod take readers through 50 elements of BDSM and how "nice" people might incorporate them into their sexual routine. While this might not be something that everyone will enjoy reading, for any reader who enjoys a good BDSM story it might give you some ideas of even some small aspects of BDSM can enter be put to use.
It was interesting and fun (like reading the Kama Sutra). If nothing else, it will make you think about your sexual relationship(s) an...more
It was interesting and fun (like reading the Kama Sutra). If nothing else, it will make you think about your sexual relationship(s) an...more
50 Ways to Play was very informative. Throughout the book it references to other sections of the book so you can easily just skip to the parts you want to read without being confused about what they are referring to, which is a great quality about this book. It included many details for each section. I'm not sure if I would do any of the things mentioned in the book but it was informative and was a good read. It was easy to understand which is a plus. I received the book for free through Goodrea...more
After receiving a copy in the mail I was curious enough to read the first page and then continued. It is a quick read, I was through half the book within the first hour. This is not a book I would personally pay $10 for. I would see it more of a step by step how to and would probably buy it as a part of a theme gift rather than something to decorate my book shelf. For those that enjoyed 50 shades of Grey its a nice companion that more or less sums up the three books in a more directional way.
This book reads like stereo instructions, and is easy to follow. It's great for generating questions about the subculture and forcing a person to do more research into their specific sexual tastes.
However I feel that some of the substitutions offered in the book are a little unsafe, with safety being the key in any kind of BDSM activity. But one book cannot cover all the things that could go wrong, So it is up to the reader to study in more depth the activities they choose to engage in.
However I feel that some of the substitutions offered in the book are a little unsafe, with safety being the key in any kind of BDSM activity. But one book cannot cover all the things that could go wrong, So it is up to the reader to study in more depth the activities they choose to engage in.
This is exactly what so many couples look for but are hesitant to ask about!! Inspiring fun way to ignite some spark into our busy crazy lives and think about each other finally...in a fun and not so boring way!!!! Let's have a bit of reality in our lives...way to go for the Macleod's...job well done!! I am recommending this to all!!
I won this book on good reads. This is very different from what I usually read, but I was interested to see what it had to say. First of all BDSM is not for everyone. It was a short book but I found it informative, well written and very eye opening. Depending on what you may be into is to if this book is for you.
Not the best book to give to a beginer. Some things could have been explained better than what they were so a novice could possibly avoid injuring their partner. It's basically several Cosmo sex tips in one short read. I'd just buy a copy of cosmo and read their tips, at least they offer up some nice man candy to look at.
First-reads Review: Won this book in a giveaway and it was introduction into a world that I only knew from the "50 shades" phenomenon. It gives definitions and descriptions of the world of BDSM that normalizes while adequately preserving the "naughty".
This could be dubbed as an instruction manual for kinky fuckery! It was insightful and a good bedside read with great suggestions for steaming up your sex life. But beware! it is mildly graphic but with good descriptions. :o
Insightful and fun read into the world of BDSM. I redecorated my bedroom based on the tips I read in here :)
Reads like a how to manual. Not bad and there are some things in my household I will never look at quite the same way again. lol Though is a nice reference if you want to add more to you sex life.
Great book for people who want to mix things up a bit without being over the top
*please be a joke, please be a joke, please be a joke*
This book was a good reads giveaway. Lot's of fun.
Jul 16, 2012
Hayden Casey
marked it as will-never-read-ever
YOU'VE GOTTA BE FUCKING KIDDING ME.
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My 1st fun how-to book!
Received this one as a first reads giveaway. I thought it might be a fun twist to the "50 shades" craze. I was to say the least somewhat disappointed. If you are in a relationship talk to your partner. Healthy communication is the best way to spice up your love life, from there you can find out anything you want to try from the internet.
May 19, 2013
Vicky
marked it as to-read
May 14, 2013
Yazone Gutiérrez
marked it as to-read
May 14, 2013
Mona
marked it as to-read
May 10, 2013
Kira
marked it as to-read
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