Flogging

by Joseph W. Bean

The craft, the science and the loving art of flogging... by a 30-year veteran master flogger! Possible the most popular activity in the erotic power exchange lexicon, flogging offers sensations ranging from gentle massage through tearing agony. Leatherman/educator Joseph W. Bean explains how to choose a flogger, negotiate a scene, read your partner's mental and physical state, select patterns and strokes to create a palette of sensation, and much more!

Genres: BDSM, Sexuality, Nonfiction, Reference

151 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

Reviews

[Heidi Nemo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I expected only a typical how-to SM book--they can be oddly formulaic and dry, perhaps those that are trying to represent themselves in a sanitary fashion to the general public.

Fucking like this is not reasonable, I am here to tell you. It is chaotic and ferocious (if done with any passion) and we are poking forces larger than ourselves. I'm glad J. Bean can recognize that and work within it.

The discussion of consent as a sort of voltage or fluid is uncomfortable and unique...and his treatment of the tension between the beast within (who wants to destroy you and roll in the blood) and the universal love for one's partners, is damn good.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really useful insight into flogging and the various factors that go into making a successful flogging scene.
As usual it seems with SM texts, there are things I disagree with (sub space is mainly initiated through sting), and some I think are missing (the bottom thinking about breathing).
But there is much that is worthy of study and has added to my knowledge. Specifically:
- scene description case studies
- the skin and muscle responses, and the biological, conscious, and unconscious responses that underlie them, and what it means for the progression of a scene
- care of floggers
- various examinations of top/bottom interactions that go towards making a successful session.
Overall, recommended for all new and experienced floggers.

[spoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

the girls who get it get it

but for real -- brilliant. has such a better handle on all of this than pretty much anyone else today. also he can write! what a joy.

[Pete Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book; brilliant use of case studies to illustrate points

[Richard D. Mouser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resourse

This short book is the best discussion of the art of contact play I have seen. It is a sensible and informative foundation for the novice flogger or flogger.