Psychology of domination and submission

[Glacialis]

I'm looking for resources, preferably books, that discuss the psychology behind domination and submission as they relate to sexuality. I have this one which is a good place to start. I'm only half-way through it and have my own beliefs and experiences relating to being a dom and maybe someday a switch, but any outside sources are welcome.

I'm not necessarily looking for a s/m point of view, but I guess that cant be overlooked. I'm really, really interested in the brainworks of all this.

Suggestions?

 

[catalina_francisco]

Though not specifically only D/s, if you are interested in serious psychology reading you might try 'A Defence Of Masochism' by Anita Philips.

Catalina

 

[lil_slave_rose]

hmmmmm....my question is, why does there have to be some type of 'psychology' behind D/s??? *shrugs* maybe i'm reading the thread wrong but it seems everyone wants a reason why we like the things we like, how come then we dont' want the same reason's for why 'nilla's like what they like?? sorry to hijack but i really am curious......

 

[MasterPhoenix]

It could be an interesting topic for someone looking for a PH.d. in Psych or something...

 

[FurryFury]

For me, it's mostly about power balance in life and deep cravings I only in the last few years could consciously realize and accept.

Fury

 

[Ithica]

I don't know if this will help or not but I'm in a sex and gender course and my teacher talks a lot about sadomasochism. You could look up stuff by Lacan. He is like Freud and talks about breaking the hold of the ego and finding a connection with the Real. You could also look up Foucault "Sex, Power, and the Politics of Identity". I hope that helps.

 

[Blushing Bottom]

...or you can try Dialectic of Enlightenment by Max Horkheimer et al.


There are many books out there addressing D/S and/or S&M.

Happy reading!!!
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...me I prefer personal exploration.

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[Life_Noir]

*lol*
If you want a more personal outlook... There was a thread on here ...
Hmmmm... "The mind of a sadist" I think.....

 

[Marquis]

Foucault on S&M?

Get. Out.

 

[Blushing Bottom]

Such a creepy av.

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Foucault on S&M?

Get. Out.

 

[@}-}rebecca----]

*lol*
If you want a more personal outlook... There was a thread on here ...
Hmmmm... "The mind of a sadist" I think.....

Delving into the psyche of Sadists

I have several non BDSM orientated books that cover the topic at least in part, mid renovating here , I'll dig some titles out a little later today and post them .

 

[Marquis]

Such a creepy av.

d

I may never change it.

 

[Life_Noir]

Delving into the psyche of Sadists

I have several non BDSM orientated books that cover the topic at least in part, mid renovating here , I'll dig some titles out a little later today and post them .

Thanks...Haven't re-read that one in quite a while..

 

[@}-}rebecca----]

Thanks...Haven't re-read that one in quite a while..

My pleasure.

One carton unpacked and two books emerged.

Ideas In Psychoanalysis ~ Perversion
by Claire Pajaczkowska
Icon Books

Saturnalia ~ An Anthology of Bizarre Erotica
Nexus Books

The latter is not the exact genre the OP requested . However I have included it as a resource of both prose & literature within a context of a historical perspective . It also provides thought provoking editorial.

As I continue to unpack cartons and reconcile my collection I will add to this thread.

A strange thought just crossed my mind. If you seek reference materials on the of "Psychology of domination and submission" and are "not necessarily looking for a s/m point of view" then perhaps take any literature dealing with the evolution of formal religion and or strategy of War.