The Beginner's Guide to Dominance and Submission by James Bryant, assisted by Sandra Bryant (Revised version) Copyright ©1995, ©1996 The Bryant Press Disclaimer This is a handbook for people to learn more about a type of relationship known as Dominance and Submission. We do not pull punches or try to soften the language used. If you are easily offended, do not continue reading this Guide. We are writing this from the experiences of others and our own experiences. This is by no means an endorsement of this lifestyle. It is meant as a guide to those who seek a greater understanding, or who are interested, but don't know how to start. The usage of "him" and "her" are from our own experience. Do not take it to mean the male is dominant every time. There are many successful D/s relationships where the female is the Dominant, or in same sex relationships where one is dominant and the other submissive regardless of gender. Introduction Dominance and Submission (D/s) is an alternative relationship in which a Master or Dom controls the actions, emotions, and will of the slave, or submissive, often referred to as "sub". D/s does not necessarily refer to the sex act itself. D/s is more akin to a seduction. The Master seduces the slave with his power, the slave seduces the Master with their willingness and servitude. Sex does occur in the relationship, but in this Guide, we are discussing the lifestyle, not sexual practice. "Slave" and "sub", as well as "Master" and "Dom" are not directly interchangeable titles. The differences will be gone into later in this guide. A D/s relationship consists of two people who are mutually consenting adults who agree on a direction for their relationship. They agree that one of the partners will take the dominant, controlling role, and the other partner, the submissive, controlled role. Just like in any other relationship, it is a two way street, though to outsiders, it may not seem so. The Master relies on the slave as much as the slave relies on the Master. They are dependent on each other to satisfy their own needs. Each partner has different needs, as defined by their role as Dom or sub, but each is satisfied, though in different ways. Each couple will have their own set of agreements. This Guide talks about ours, but every D/s relationship is different. However, there are some basic rules that are universal. Chapter 1 - Basic Definitions Chapter 2 - The Players Chapter 3 - Dominance & submission Rules Chapter 4 - Reward & Punishment Chapter 5 - Bondage Chapter 6 - Training Items Chapter 7 - Training Techniques

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