Bondage for Beginners - Tapa dura

Show some restraint! Explore your sexual nature by learning the ancient sensual art of binding your lover. This title presents an introduction to bondage in consensual relationships, "Bondage for Beginners" is non-violent and absolutely safe. Along with rope bondage, and instructions for over 20 different knots to use, there are ideas for incorporating a wide range of restraints into your lovemaking, including cuffs, straps and harnesses. This title helps to discover the different types of fastenings and props that can be used, and get advice on setting the scene and mood. A variety of positions and bonding arrangements, from easy to more complicated ideas, are described, such as the double-limb, the breast bondage and the spread-eagle, as well as self-bondage techniques.

Writer and columnist Lisa Sweet has contributed to women's consumer magazines for over ten years. Specializing in relationship and sex issues, her work has appeared in many women's glossy magazines and journal in the US and UK. She lives in Rhode Island, USA.