On the Safe Edge: A Manual for SM Play - Softcover

Jacques, Trevor; Dale, Dr.; Hamilton, Michael; Sniffer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1895857058 ISBN 13: 9781895857054

Publisher: WholeSM Publishing, 1993

Synopsis

On The Safe Edge: A Manual For SM Play examines the fantasies involved in sadomasochistic play: Bondage, branding, ritual, whips, roles, chains, leather, marshmallows, etc., challenging the reader to re-examine preconceptions about sadomasochism. The authors, all experts in SM play, dispel the stereotypes and myths about sadomasochism with this introduction to a hitherto hidden world of human expression. Safe Edge is a pan-sexual book structured to answer the questions a novice might have as he or she begins to explore safer SM play, and those of experienced players as they try new ways to play. It provides an understanding of how SM play can be a positive, safe, and healthy expression of sexual fantasies.

"SM is wondering what the other executives would say (or think), if they knew about the welts and sticky panties under your Oh-so-conservative suit. SM is putting your boyfriend into a French maid outfit to serve lunch to you and your women's lib girlfriends. SM is the humiliation of discovering that your new slave knows far more about SM than you, ...and has far more experience. SM is the thrill you get when someone at the party asks you to try on handcuffs, '...just to see how it feels.' SM is about the tiny pair of gold handcuffs on your Chanel dress when you go to the opera. SM is being taken downstairs and noticing that it's been soundproofed. SM is hearing people who know nothing about SM say how bad it is, and you want to giggle because they're so serious. SM is the quiet typist by day, dominatrix by night. SM is hurting the one you love, ...just right."

The authors provide an introduction and reference to: coming out into safer SM; consent and trust; SM spirituality: the mind and body, and how they relate to SM; endorphins; adult toys; and, above all, safety. Each section presents a particular aspect of SM, so that one can read the book right through, as though taking a course, or one can read each section as a reference. An extensive index, glossary, and bibliography make the book extremely easy to pick up again to remind oneself of the safety aspects of an evening's play.

On The Safe Edge, written by Toronto author Trevor Jacques, with Dr. Dale, Michael Hamilton, and Sniffer, is an unprecedented manual and reference text to the safe, exotic, and erotic practices of a literate, well-organized, and international subculture. It became a Canadian best seller in its first few months of publication. On The Safe Edge is currently in its fifth printing!

On The Safe Edge is a result of volunteer work by the AIDS Committee of Toronto Safer SM Education Project. It is used as the course reference book for SM seminars as far afield as Toronto, London, and San Francisco, and it has been used as a reference for SM safety pamphlets world-wide. Safe Edge was also used by the U.K. National Council for Civil Liberties (Liberty) for their case before the European Court of Human Rights in the Spanner case.

About this title

From the Author:

More and more people are experimenting. The success of On The Safe Edge reflects that growing awareness in the general public about safer, consensual play and the expanded role of a hitherto quiet revolution in sexual exploration.

From the Back Cover:

SO YOU THOUGHT SM WAS JUST ABOUT PAIN? OUCH! ³The authors have definitely achieved their ambitious goal. On The Safe Edge is the only SM how-to book that is going to work well as a continuing reference book. As a former college professor, text book author, and frequent SM teacher, I can only say to the authors,"Well done! I look forward to using your text to teach a course.²

Anthony DeBlase, editor emeritus, Drummer magazine ³Thanks for this effort. Itıs another valuable contribution to the literature on this most difficult and complex area of human behaviour.²

Guy Baldwin, M.S. ³In one place, On The Safe Edge contains all the basic safety information about sex, diseases, and sadomasochism that you need to know! Even if youıre not into SM, youıll be using it as a safer sex reference for years to come.²

K.T. Chase, Ms NLA, 1993 and International Master, 1992 ³This book is an important addition to the growing body of work regarding safe, sane, and consensual S/M play.²

Race Bannon, author of Learning The Ropes & lecturer on SM safety ³This guide promotes a safe, sane, consensual, and positive approach to sex and health. It is clear, thorough, and very readable. You have my full support.²

Ed Jackson, Director of Education, The AIDS Committee of Toronto ³A long, long overdue and truly outstanding contribution to our people!²

Susie Sheppard, International Ms. Leather, 1989 & International Slave, 1992 ³This unique pan-sexual book satisfies your curiosities about SM, combined with an in-depth awareness of safety.²

Sue Johanson, sex educator & counsellor ³On The Safe Edge is a must for Tops and Bottoms, men and women, both novice and experienced.²

Dave Rhodes, publisher and editor, The Leather Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: WholeSM Publishing
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1895857058
• ISBN 13: 9781895857054
• Binding: Paperback