Flogging by Joseph W. Bean Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Flogging
Book Review: Great for those new to the art of flogging...
Summary: 4 Stars
There are not really many books on the topic of flogging and, basically, it seems to be that flogging is a staple of the BDSM community. It is because of this deficiency in the M/s, D/s or BDSM lifetsyle community that books like Mr. Bean's "Flogging" are excellent tools for those who want to explore this practice and possibly incorporate it into their lifestyle practices.
The book is thin and can be digested rather quickly; the author does well to introduce the reader not only on certain techniques of flogging but on the important support aspects as well such as care for your tools, addressing needs and care for your subject, and the psychology and practice behind pre-scene, the scene itself and the aftercare after the scene.
I would recommend though that if you are considering this book because you have an interest in flogging or incorporating flogging into your lifestyle practices or you just want to explore flogging as a new way of playing with your partner, you may also, at time of purchase, obtain Mr. Bean's companion video training system titled "Flogging: The Basics and Beyond (SMTech Educational)" which can also be ordered through Amazon. The DVD will provide you with the visual tools necessary to get the written instruction you obtained in his book down properly.
Book Review: The "Master" strikes again!
Summary: 5 Stars
Joseph Bean has been a leathersex author, publisher, educator and community activist for more than 20 years. His material in the past has always been well-researched, written from years of experience and understandably written. "Flogging" is no exception. I would highly recommend this title to anyone, from total novice to the experienced player, who would like to know the proper, safe, sane, and consentual ways to flog and be flogged. The "Master" has struck again! (and in just the right spot!)Book Review: Very Cool Guide to Flogging
Summary: 5 Stars
Flogging is probably one of the most popular activities in BDSM. While I as a Dominant like to think of myself as being good with a flogger, I always strive to learn more. Reading this book has definitely caused me to do that. Joseph has put together a wonderful and very informative "guide" to this art. While Joseph cautions that you can't learn all about flogging from a book (and it's true), if you're a novice flogger, this certainly is a good place to start. And if you're a "veteran," there is still lots of valuable information about flogging to be learned.Joseph divides the book into four main "scenes," each one designed to bring home certain points about flogging. Whether it's an intense scene between a Master and his slave (and discussing ways to achieve that), or a scene between two people who've never played before (illustrating the basics of flogging), a scene between two people that leaves one uncomfortable (educating your partner and negotiation), or even a "toy cleaning scene." (explaining how to clean your floggers). There's also information about flogging "technique," what kind of floggers to buy (including a special subsection about singletails), even a "history" of whipmaking.
Joseph Bean has written a number of excellent books over the years about the leather scene; this book is a wonderful addition to them.
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