Please, Ma'am: Erotic Stories of Male Submission

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Please, Ma'am: Erotic Stories of Male Submission

by Rachel Kramer Bussel (Goodreads Author) (Editor)

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Published May 4th 2010 by Cleis Press (first published 2010)

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Jun 16, 2011 Karielle Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Please, Ma'am edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel
Release Date: June 1st, 2010
Publisher: Cleis
Page Count: 216
Source: Naked Reader Book Club via EdenFantasys for review

Women Who Rule
"I crave the pain she gives me, but it's more than that... I crave the person she becomes."
-- from "I'll Do It. For Her."

Go ahead, say the words out loud: "Please, Ma'am." If these words make you long for a woman to grab you by the scruff of your neck or control you with one fierce, all-knowing look, then this is the book...more Please, Ma'am edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel
Release Date: June 1st, 2010
Publisher: Cleis
Page Count: 216
Source: Naked Reader Book Club via EdenFantasys for review

Women Who Rule
"I crave the pain she gives me, but it's more than that... I crave the person she becomes."
-- from "I'll Do It. For Her."

Go ahead, say the words out loud: "Please, Ma'am." If these words make you long for a woman to grab you by the scruff of your neck or control you with one fierce, all-knowing look, then this is the book for you. Whether playing servant, student, or nude model, the submissive men in Please, Ma'am revel in the attention of stern mistresses who know exactly what punishments they need. With stories by Michael Hemmingson, D.L. King, Graydancer, and many more, bestselling erotica editor Rachel Kramer Bussel has gathered together today's best erotic tales of men who crave the cruel intentions of a powerful woman.

What Stephanie Thought: Previously, female dominance was portrayed physically -- with the woman literally being on top (remember my review?). Please Ma'am is just as fierce of a ride, but it covers the more psychological and emotional aspects of the divine mistress.

You wouldn't guess that in dominance, there would be tenderness. Especially in sadism and masochism; tenderness is the last thing you'd expect. But it's all a mind's game, you see. Some people see the practice of dominance and submission as unequal power play and gender condescension. Taking a closer look, it's not like that at all. The reason a woman and a man can endure such debauchery is because in them, is the knowledge that only the strongest can put up with the humiliation. Only the strongest can stand to be beaten and tied up, but still have the dignity to be considered an equal.

Fortunately, there are no whips nor chains in this book; the whipping and blood-drawing of BDSM stories typically makes me queasy. Most of the anthology deals with the type of admiration a submissive male has for his dominant female partner, and the compassion a dominant woman secretly, desirously, has for her surrendering man.

There are many scenes that bring tears to my eyes. It's sublime how much love and passion emerges from both the dominant and submissive parties. It's also perplexing how big of sacrifices lovers are willing to take for each other, to please each other, and that, for me, defines for me what love means. It has nothing to do with physique and societal acceptance; love is a burning connection that has no boundaries, and the controlling hand of Please, Ma'am is what makes it all the more profound.

Stephanie Loves: "I take the pain for her -- no matter how much, how hard -- but I'm not a young man, and sometimes in the face of it my spirit is thrilling but my flesh is meek." -- from Graydancer's "I'll Do It. For Her.", probably one of the most emotionally touching stories I've read, being erotica at that.

Radical Rating: 8 hearts- Would recommend to lots of really good friends. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥(less)

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Jun 19, 2010 D.L. King rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I don't usually review books in which I have stories (it feels somehow wrong). Actually, I never do, but I had to make an exception for Rachel Kramer Bussel's Please, Ma'am.

I poured through the book as soon as it arrived. Of course, I read my story first. I always do that. I don't know why. I guess just to make sure it's there--and doesn't come across as a stinking pile... Anyway, once that was out of the way, I was free to devour the rest of it.

I write femdom and, perhaps more importantly, I...more I don't usually review books in which I have stories (it feels somehow wrong). Actually, I never do, but I had to make an exception for Rachel Kramer Bussel's Please, Ma'am.

I poured through the book as soon as it arrived. Of course, I read my story first. I always do that. I don't know why. I guess just to make sure it's there--and doesn't come across as a stinking pile... Anyway, once that was out of the way, I was free to devour the rest of it.

I write femdom and, perhaps more importantly, I read femdom. Let me tell you, there's not a lot of it out there, or at least not a lot that gets my juices flowing. I'm very particular. I am not a fan of the man-hating shrew and I like my femdom to evoke realistic thoughts, feelings and emotions. That doesn't mean it can't be the wildest of sexual fantasy (I love that; I often write that). But it does mean it has to ring true; it has to speak to me of the actual bond between a woman and a man. Not only are these stories well written but they all have that "ring of truth," as well.

The book is full of great stuff. Some of my favorite stories were Teresa Noelle Roberts' "I Live to Serve," Elizabeth Coldwell's "A Maze, and Grace," Remittance Girl's "Inside the Pride," Ariel Graham's "Living Rough," Rachel's own, "Houseboy" and Graydancer's "I'll Do It. For Her."

Teresa Noelle Roberts' story is the perfect introduction to the book. "I Live to Serve" introduces us to what it means to be a sexual and service submissive, both to the submissive man and to his dominant partner. It feels real and gets us ready for what is to come. It introduces the basic nature of male submissives and female dominants, oh yes, and it's very hot. Very hot.

Remittance Girl and Rachel's efforts are stories I'd also classify as realistic. I could easily see these things happening (although "Inside the Pride" reminds me more of my youth, when there was more sex, or at least semi-acceptable sex-between college students and faculty) and Rachel's story, "Houseboy," is maybe a bit of wishful thinking. These are stories that not only do we wish would happen, but that could happen.

Then there's Elizabeth Coldwell's "A Maze, and Grace," a great fantasy. It's not going to happen. Well, maybe--if you knew fabulously wealthy women with manor houses on huge properties... But mmm, mmm, mmm, is it hot! Ariel Graham's Cinderella story, "Living Rough," probably isn't going to happen, either, but don't we all wish it would? Oh, yes, we do.

Graydancer's "I'll Do It. For Her" ends the book. This story, perhaps, rang most true for me. This story proclaims, "This is me. Regardless of my public persona, this is who I am and who I will always be." A perfect ending to a very well-chosen group of stories.

These are only a few of the stories (and, oh yeah, my story, "Pick A Color," is pretty good too.). Explore the rest of the book. Take my word for it, if you're a submissive male, a dominant woman or simply fascinated by the genre, you'll love it. (less)

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Feb 01, 2012 Elena rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A book that will get your fantasies and turn them to reality! I love this book and despite not reading it
for months at a time it stays with me and gives me the same level of excitement every time I pick it up!

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About Rachel Kramer Bussel

I'm a writer, editor, book reviewer, journalist, interviewer, blogger, and event organizer. I've edited 40 anthologies and counting, and my books have won 6 IPPY (Independent Publisher) Awards. I write a biweekly sex column for SexIs Magazine, and have written for Alternet, The Frisky, Gothamist, Huffington Post, Jezebel, Mediabistro, New York Post, Penthouse, , The Root, Salon, Time Out New York,...more

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