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Complete Shibari Volume 1: Land by Douglas Kent Book Review

Posted in Book Reviews, Kink, Safety with tags , , , on January 8, 2012 by TarnishedHalo

I’ve decided that the time is right for another book review. This time I’m going to review a book that has become and invaluable resource for my partner and I when learning to use rope. Even after a good chunk of time working with rope and moving on to more difficult ties, we still refer to this book on a frequent basis because it is simply that good. Douglas Kent’s Complete Shibari Volume 1: Land is one of the best books for those interested in learning to tie Japanese style rope that has ever been written. Read more »

The Ethical Slut Book Review

Posted in Book Reviews with tags , , on October 20, 2011 by TarnishedHalo

The Ethical SlutĀ by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy came to me highly recommended by a friend when I started getting interested in having an open relationship, and for good reason. This book is a wonderful starting point for those interested in polyamory at all. Easton and Hardy write in a frank, easy to understand tone that suits the topic perfectly. The book is separated into “parts” and then each part is broken down into chapters.

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