When Someone You Love is Kinky - Dossie Easton & Catherine A. Liszt

Reviewed By: Kashiko Black
Review Date: December 6, 2012
Category: Informational, BDSM, Kink

Back Cover Summary:

Many, many people have sexual interests or practices that are in some way unusual. These people may enjoy bondage or spanking, erotic role-playing, dressing in special clothes that turn them on, or a host of other activities that place them outside the sexual mainstream. Your mechanic might have an alternative sexuality, or your librarian, or your kids' teacher, or your boss... If someone you love has a sexual kink, or if you suspect that she may, and you want to know more about what that means to her and how you can deal with what it means to you, this book is for you.

Reviewer Comments on Rating:

This book is an excellent beginner/outsider look at the basic BDSM/kink culture and practices. The authors went above and beyond in their attempts to explain kinky desires in a non-threatening way from different angles. This book also includes several letters the authors collected from the community that are "coming out" letters. This technique helps bring attention to the fear of rejection many kinksters feel about disclosing to their loved ones about their preferences. The writing is accessible and easy to follow, making it a great resource. The only negative critique I have for this book is that some of the descriptions of a typical play scene may be too graphic for some types of readers. Depending on the relationship and family structure, giving this book to a family member could be awkward due to those scene descriptions. Otherwise fantastic book!