Whether the heights of ecstasy or the depths of authenticity-whatever you crave-Bound by BDSM will inspire you to stretch your body, expand your mind, and reach for what you need.

Lisa Wade, author of American Hookup: The Culture of Sex on Campus

Even if you don't know anything about BDSM or don't have an interest in knowing anything about BDSM, there are valuable lessons and insights for anyone in any kind of relationship, romantic or not, in Alicia M. Walker and Arielle Kuperberg's well-researched, informative and engaging book.

Vicki Larson, author of LATitude: How You Can Make a Live Apart Together Relationship Work

Bound by BDSM is not just a book about kinky sex and it's how-to's, but a guide to leading a more fulfilling life. It details Walker's and Kuperberg's research into the private lives of actual BDSM practitioners and gives readers an inside look into what makes BDSM pleasurable and desirable. The book also warns of the dangers of not knowing how to do it well. Bound by BDSM is for anyone who wants to learn how to practice better communication and connection, and how these can lead to a more pleasurable and passionate relationship. This book was a fascinating and important read.

Tammy Nelson, director of the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and author of Open Monogamy: A Guide to Co-Creating Your Ideal Relationship Agreement