The New Bottoming Book

By: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton

Narrated by: Dossie Easton, Janet W. Hardy

Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's Summary

Almost a decade ago, the first Bottoming Book taught tens of thousands of people that bottoming - being a submissive, masochist, slave, "boy" or "girl", or other BDSM recipient - is as much an art as topping. Since then, the growing popularity of BDSM, and the blossoming of the Internet as a source of information and connection, have created a whole new universe of possibilities for players. Now, the completely updated revised New Bottoming Book gives even more insights and ideas, updated for a new millennium, about how to be a successful, popular bottom! New sections on dominance/submission play, bridging the gap from on-line to real-time relationships, the four stages of a scene, and more. Plus, Fish's hot illustrations of bottoms in action, many moving and funny anecdotes, and an extra-large helping of the realistic wisdom for which these authors are known.

©2001 Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy (P)2015 Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy

Much better than I expected!

I've read a lot of books on BDSM and expected another manual. I was not expecting how loving, moving and spiritual this book is. It took me deeper into the reason we're Tops and bottoms and shone a light on the pleasure and benefits.

A must read if you're exploring outside of the traditional world.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Informative

I loved this book. It was so easy to listen to and follow. I felt that it covered a variety of topics and gave at least a broad definition. I liked that certain topics were introduced in this book but that the author informed you more research should be done because it was an intense or dangerous topic. The best part of this book though was that it expressed that trust, respect, and communication are the base of a healthy D/s relationship.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Fantastic narrator reading!

If you could sum up The New Bottoming Book in three words, what would they be?

Basic intro to bottoming, with some fun flair.

What did you like best about this story?

Definitely Dossie's narration style. I am an avid Audible listener and often select books by narrator. She was fun and has a great reading voice!

Any additional comments?

I find it very useful to have chapters built into the recording. This book doesn't have chapter markers, so it often couldn't find my place the next time I listened.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yay!

Alot of good info, tips, and advice! The narrator has a calming voice as well which was nice!

Religious Trojan horse

There is some good technical knowledge, but I strongly suggest you read the last chapter first.

The final chapter explains the religious motivations and boundary problems that color every other chapter in the book. Sure, BDSM can be wonderful and transcendent, but the vast majority of us do not worship at a creepy orgy circle.

I’m deeply embarrassed that this is one of the frequently recommended introductory texts.

Great Information but needs updating

I liked how informative this book was on it's topic, but it feels dated. Some references were to email lists for finding partners but it didn't cover things like social media and the instant ease of sending pictures and video you might not want out there. For the constantly connected, it does a disservice. It talks about personal ads without recognizing that there are lots of ways to meet like-minded people without agonizing over the content.

As far as the actual content of the rest of the book, the information on play-parties and etiquettes involved is timeless. I learned quite a bit and as a bonus, the author/narrator has a calm and soothing voice that I can and have listened to for hours.

Interesting book, less-than-stellar narration

Would you listen to The New Bottoming Book again? Why?

It's a good book to listen to on occasion as a refresher/reminder of the topic.

Who was your favorite character and why?

n/a

What aspect of Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy ’s performance would you have changed?

More dynamics in their voices.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

How to make it to the bottom.

Loved it!

Full of very useful information about being a good bottom. I will use this often and hope my top finds it useful as well. Entertaining and sexy. Full of heart and experience. Thank you, ladies, for such a great resource!

For Bottoms of all Shapes and Sizes

Where does The New Bottoming Book rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was a good good to listen to. I was able to pay attention since I was driving in my car when I listened to this audio. Dossie and Janet did a wonderful narrating the book. This is a good book to start with if you want to be a bottom but don't stop the research. Read more.

Which character – as performed by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy – was your favorite?

They were themselves.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It could have been done in one sitting.