Books

RECOMMENDED READING

The following list is a compilation of reading material focusing on protocol and relationship dynamics in the BDSM and Leather lifestyles.

• The Ritual of Dominance & Submission: A Guide to High Protocol Dominance & Submission by David English

• Master/slave Mastery–Protocols:: Focusing the intent of your relationship by Robert J. Rubel Ph.D. and M. Jen Fairfield

• Protocols: Handbook for the Female Slave by Robert J. Rubel Ph.D.

• Protocol Handbook for the Leather Slave: Theory and Practice by Robert J. Rubel Ph.D.

• Protocols: A Variety of Views: Power Exchange Books’ Resource Series by Robert Rubel PhD

• A Submissive Positions Handbook by Luna Carruthers

• The Gorean Series (1st Book “Tarnsman of Gor” by Michael Crichton

• Living M/s by Dan & Dawn Williams

• The BDSM Contract Book by Michelle Fegatofi

• The Leather & BDSM Handbook by Vincent L. Andrews

• Life, Leather, & the Pursuit of Happiness by Steve Lenius

• Marketplace Series by Laura Antoniou

• Old Guard, New Guard – An excerpt from Dr. Gayle Rubin’s speech for the Journeyman II Academy from 1987

• Manual Creation: Defining The Structure of an M/s Household by Machele Kindle

• Paradigms of Power: Styles of Master/Slave Relationships by Raven Caldera

• http://bestslavetraining.com/

• https://www.submissiveguide.com/search?query=protocol

ore interesting reading

• Why Chronic Pain Sufferers Are Turning to BDSM (GQ)

• BDSM Culture Can Make Women More Assertive In Work, Relationships (The Swaddle)

• That Time I Tried BDSM Therapy (The Atlantic)

• Bondage Benefits (Live Science)

• The Health Benefits of BDSM (Verywell Mind)

• Physical Pain as Pleasure (The Journal of Sex Research)

• Your Brain on BDSM (Vice)