Despite the controversy over the level of safety appropriate for experienced BDSM 'players', for people beginning to explore BDSM, who are the intended audience of this book, it's appropriate to strongly emphasize safety for acts which carry significant risks. Jay Wiseman SM 101: A Realistic Introduction Paperback Illustrated, by Jay Wiseman (Author) 579 ratings Kindle Edition 24.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback 31.75 14 Used from 19.23 18 New from 22.77 Audio CD 49.52 1 New from 49. Within the BDSM world, there is some controversy over safety and acceptable risk, and Wiseman comes down very strongly on the low-risk end of things.

Wiseman has an EMT background, and is a strong exponent of safety in one's BDSM practice. There is some introductory material which would be of use for the second sort of reader, but it's presented more as background material before delving into the details than it is an overview for outsiders. SM101 is much more for people who are interested in, or curious about, participating in BDSM activities, than it is for someone trying to understand from the outside. The author intended for people to read straight through it, though he reports that many people use it as a reference work, turning to the section they're most interested in reading about. Now in an expanded second edition, SM 101includes a new chapter on starting and running sadomaschistic organizations and events for consenting adults. It really is a 'realistic introduction' for people who are interested in getting started into the world of BDSM (the current PC acronym for S&M). In Jay Wisemans SM 101, the long-taboo subject of consensual sadomasochism is accurately, insightful presented in the context of adult human sexuality, experience and tradition for the interested non-specialist general reader. SM 101surveys the entire spectrum of consensual sadomasochistic practices from bondage, to spanking, to erotic role-playing, and more.

SM 101 by Jay Wiseman