Author(s): Marisa Bennett

Mind, Body & Spirit

The kinky erotic romance novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" is a bestselling phenomenon of 2012. Now a non-fiction companion book has arrived to help make fiction a reality! Being a vanilla girl curious about BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism) can be intimidating. You're probably conjuring up images of dog collars, dungeons, and a scary leather-clad men. Fear not, there are ways for a normal woman to try this stuff out with her partner in the comfort of her own bedroom-no dungeon necessary. With a light, playful tone, this book explains the basics of 30 light BDSM techniques, from spanking to bondage with silk scarves to dirty talk to blindfolding and light pinch-and-scratch. Each technique is embellished with an excerpt from the Kama Sutra or classic erotica, giving the book a spicy, thrilling component. With tips, tricks, and fun, easy advice from an expert, this discreet handbook is all you need to begin your own erotic adventure-perhaps with your very own Christian Grey.