What a fantastic DVD. If only I was given one just like it as an instruction manual for everything else in my life! This DVD walks you through the beginning steps of exploring BDSM, the implements used for play, and promotes an incredibly healthy and sensitive approach to sex and all its fun alternatives.

The DVD itself is easy to follow and has a nice slow pace making it easy to pause and try the new trick you were just taught. The host is obviously well educated and knows what she is doing not just sexually but mentally as well. The information given for each new device, application, or scene is wonderfully complete without sounding like they are reading you the dictionary. They cover a lot of material from candle wax to paddles, bondage to blindfolds, nipple clamps to ice. The mental side of BDSM is also covered which is nice since (in my personal opinion) the reason most people don't understand it is they don't realize the physiological validity of it. There are scenes of real couples of all kinds using the techniques in an honest, and very arousing way. It almost had me thinking it was half porno half instructional DVD - not a bad thing! This DVD was great for showing that things like spanking and nipple torture aren't about hurting someone but rather creating an extreme sensual sensation. Communication was a big topic throughout the entire video and how to talk about fantasy and limits were fully demonstrated. Even how to talk to your partner about things like cross-dressing and role play were addressed.

BDSM as a whole came across as normal and fun, something that any person no matter how vanilla can relate to and enjoy. You will surely be more confident after watching this video when playing with your partner if you choose to incorporate these techniques or not. Be sure to check out the extra features since there is even more information to be had.

As a fetish model and new Dom, I feel more confident in my sessions after this DVD even though I thought I knew all the basics. It reminded me to slow down and truly enjoy every part of an encounter.

I have a couple that are great friends of mine who regularly pick my brain about BDSM, now I know what they are getting for Christmas!