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BDSM penned by Peter Masters. They revolve around the practice and understanding of dominance.

Being an effective dominant or master, and especially being a good BDSM partner, is rarely about just having skills with rope or an amazing collection of floggers. Often it's more about having a good grasp of the bigger picture, of seeing what's going on beyond the oohs and aahs in a dungeon.

Being a master is about knowing yourself, your submissive or slave and the direction you want to...