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Spanking for Lovers Paperback – January 1, 2016

by Janet W. Hardy (Author), Barbara O'Toole (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 38 ratings
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Consensual adult spanking can be sexy or strict, giggly or grave, gentle enough to pinken the skin or intense enough to leave marks. It can involve infinite combinations of roles, implements and positions - enough to keep even the most avid spankophile busy for a lifetime.

Janet W. Hardy (formerly "Lady Green") has been a spanker and spankee for more than a quarter century, with partners of all genders from all over the globe. Here, paired with famed spanking illustrator "Barb," she offers the how-to and why-to of spanking for anyone from the beginner looking to spice up their sex life to the advanced player. This book combines the content of Hardy's previous books "The Compleat Spanker" and "The Toybag Guide to Canes and Caning" into a comprehensive, readable guide that will take its place among the classics of kinky sexuality.
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    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Greenery Press
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0937609765
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0937609767
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"Hardy shares the hows and whys in an inviting, accessible way." -- Rachel Kramer Bussel, Editor, Spanked: Red-Cheeked Erotica

"There's nothing to be afraid of here. Learn, then play!" -- Eve Howard, Author, Shadow Lane

About the Author

Janet W. Hardy is the author or coauthor of eleven groundbreaking books about relationships and sexuality, including The Ethical Slut (more than 160,000 copies sold to date). She has traveled the world as a speaker and teacher on topics ranging from ethical multipartner relationships to erotic spanking and beyond.
Janet's writing has appeared in CNN.com, Salon.com, The Sondheim Review, and many more. Her book Girlfag: A Life Told In Sex and Musicals was a finalst for both the Lambda Literary Award and the Bisexual Book Award. She lives in Eugene, OR.

Barbara O'Toole ("Barb") has been one of the kink's most beloved spanking illustrators for several decades.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenery Press; 3rd ed. edition (January 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0937609765
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0937609767
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Avery Cassell
5.0 out of 5 stars Naughty, Literate, and Educational!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
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I was a sex educator between 1998 and 2003, running a nonprofit called Sexline Information. When I was running Sexline, I bought every single sex instruction book that I could find....because you know, reference! After I quit the sex ed business, I stopped buying sex instruction books and moved on to other interests. This is one of the first ones that I've bought in a decade or so. I love sex and I love getting spanked, so I'm the appropriate audience for Spanking for Lovers. Yay!

The book was written in a conversational tone, overlaid with a veneer of smart-aleck. It was like being guided by your naughty, literate sophisticated aunt. This book is educational without being didactic. I unexpectedly loved the scrawled side notes throughout the book; they worked well and added pertinent information. The chapters were well thought out, making it easy to search for a specific topic of interest. Need to find a nifty position for your new sweetie and you? Why, it's right under Positions! I would have appreciated an appendix, but then I would have also appreciated Library of Congress subject headings and a call number, so you might take that request with a grain of salt! The book did a great job addressing spanking different body types and levels of fitness and agility. I particularly liked the illustrations, however I would have liked to see more variety in body type and ages represented. We need a few more fat folks and older folks!
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Chris Stone
5.0 out of 5 stars A well rounded guide to the art of spanking
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
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This is a great book for people new to spanking to read. It covers why people do it, from both side, and how to do it and with what to do it. Lots of practical advice obviously learned from experience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it a lot more than I thought I would.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019
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I had run across this book before but figured that it was such a basic concept that it wouldn't be worth reading. It turned out to be surprisingly interesting, entertaining and informative.
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Jacob Lawrence Graham
4.0 out of 5 stars Quite informative.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019
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Read through the whole thing and this has opened up a world of conversation for my wife and I. It's added a lot to our alone time as well :)
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Pat7495
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2018
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A subject near and dear to my heart.
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Eileen Plunkett
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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Really like the detail
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Gail M. Karuna
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Hit! ;)
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016
Janet has opened up the conversation around sensation play to new and exciting levels! In this comprehensive overview, she explores the reasons behind spanking, how to explore your interests, and most importantly, how to engage safely.
The lighthearted tone and frequent humor serve to ease readers into this delicate subject. Whether you see consensual adult spanking as a light kink, a part of power exchange, or as a way of exploring sensation, there's something in this book for you.
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Laura BP
5.0 out of 5 stars ... to the BDSM/kink scene and this book was a wonderful read. Janet has a way of making each ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2016
I am relatively new to the BDSM/kink scene and this book was a wonderful read. Janet has a way of making each topic and facet of spanking just as important and sensual as the last. I appreciate the section on caning too as that is an interest.

Disclaimer--I got this book free from the author in return for an honest review.
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Martin Hayden
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent place to start
Reviewed in Australia on March 30, 2024
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Great what to do and also what not to do. Easy to read with splashes of hilarity!
I thoroughly recommend this fun read.
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