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As a part-time sex blogger and full time bibliophile, few things excite me like a book about sex. Put before me an erotic anthology like Spanked and I purr like a kitten. Show me a book of quality erotic photography and I will salivate over it.

I received Sex- Take A Walk On The Wild Side and I was enthralled. The book is practically coffee table quality if you don’t have small children or uptight family members in your house on a regular basis. The cover is made of sturdy paper and the inside pages are high quality. You just have to love quality book assembly! (As a side note, I have to mention that this is not a recent book. The copyright is 2002.)

Inside, however, is where the allure of this book truly shines through. With sections titled Dressing For Pleasure, Domination and Discipline, Bondage Games, and Extreme Measures you are sure to find something that appeals to you. I like it all, so I started at the beginning and worked my way towards the end.

One of the first photos I came to, as well as one of the best in the book, is a photo of Rachel Weisz. An amazing actress who also happens to be incredibly photogenic was dressed in some sort of latex or pvc type of catsuit and photographed by Bob Carlos Clarke. It was simple but breathtaking.

There’s something for everyone in this book. Leather? Check. PVC? Check. Piercings, tatts, and other body modifications? Check. Roller skates? Check. All encompassing and laid out perfectly in one book.

Something else that I really liked about this book were the things that I’d never seen before. A woman dressed in what looked like a full body condom. A woman in a zippable rubber ball of some sort. Nurses, nuns, angels, and the divine Dita Von Teese were all included!

Whether you want it to wank or you want it because you love the artistry that is erotic photography I encourage you to get a copy for yourself. Or for your boyfriend. Maybe even one for that cute goth girl in your office as a way to break the ice.

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Editor’s Pick
Njoy Pure Wand by Dangerous Lilly
“I have heard that the G-spot is more swollen and “receptive” after a clitoral orgasm, so I laid there for a bit with the wand still in me, idly playing. Soon, playing in earnest. And then I brought out the Hitachi.
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The Editrix
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Vibrators
Lust Objectified - Meet Nea by Domina Doll
Nice Try Durex - Durex play vibrations focus by Epiphora
The Miracle Massager plus Attachment by Rori of Between My Sheets
Buzz 1 by Essin’ Em
Sweet G Vibe and The Mini Mini Mouse by Betty Rocket
G-Spot Rabbit Vibrator by Long Distance Sub

Dildos
Bandito by Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek
Pure Wand from Njoy by Betty Rocket
Natural Contours Energie Kegel Exerciser by Stiletto Diaries

Anal Toys
Double Dare by Agent Ansley
The Nexus Titus by Jack of Writing Dirty

Erotic Books
Yes, Sir by That Toy Chick
The Leather Daddy and the Femme by Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek

Adult Movies
Review of Zack and Miri Make a Porno by Audacia Ray
Perversions of Lesbian Lust by Catalina Loves
The Erotic Witch Project by Hot Movies for Her
Girls Who Lust by Epiphora

Miscellaneous
Penis Cupcake Pan by The Countess - Elizabeth Black

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Adult product reviews from the last two weeks from all around the sex blogosphere. Find out more about Pleasurists by visiting the website.

Vibrators
Getting on “Tops” (Pleasure Tops review) by Bad Bad Girl
OhMiBod G-spot and Lelo’s Iris by Hot Movies for Her
The Odyssey Tickler by Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek

Dildos
The Hottie by Amber of Dark, Deep, Deviant
Bandito by Panthera Pardus
Vix Skin - Tex and Bandit Dildos by Buzz Buhrmann

Sex Kits
Cunnilingus Expert Kit by Ellie Lumpesse
The Ego Delight Kit by Thursday’s Child

Erotic Books/Games
The Modern Kama Sutra in a Box by The Butterfly Temptress
Tantric Lover Game and Best Sex Writing 2008 by Domina Doll
Dark Angels: Lesbian Vampire Erotica by Hot Movies for Her

Adult DVDs
Nina Hartley’s Guide to G-spot Sex by Domina Doll on Viviane’s Sex Carnival
Ladies of the Night - Les Vampyres by Hot Movies for Her
The Other Side of Sunny, Flying Solo, and Belladonna’s Foot Soldiers by Don Houston of XCritic
20 Questions by The Horny Housewife

Miscellaneous
FYN Foot Long case by Essin’ Em
VibeReview.com (the Sex Shop I Trust) by Catalina
Vixen Creations by That Toy Chick
The Hardcore Harness by Scarlet Lotus Sexgeek
Universal Lube Review by Domina Doll

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Recently I received an email that allowed me the opportunity to review more books here on The Butterfly Temptress. Knowing me the way you do, there’s no need to tell you that I jumped at the chance. So when my first book arrived I couldn’t wait to dive right in.

Courtesy of DaCapo Press

The kind people at Da Capo Press sent The Modern Kama Sutra In A Box to me in a plain shipping envelope. That’s a bonus for me all the way around though not as important with books as with toys. It arrived fairly quickly which was a very good thing for an impatient person like me!

The outer box is absolutely beautiful. A mix of pink and black with images of a couple graces the front and back of the box. The photos are of a nude couple but the nudity is not in your face so you could easily leave this on your bookcase in a common area if you so desired. Seeing as it is the modern Kama Sutra I don’t know that you would want to, but the box does allow for that option.

The box is constructed of thick cardboard which makes is very sturdy. It stands on its own without the need to lay it flat. In the event that you were to, by some very odd chance, roll over on it while you’re trying the positions, no worries- you won’t crush it. I like well-crafted items and this collection definitely qualifies.

When I opened it up I was rather surprised by what I found inside. Rather than just a single book that contains text and illustrations about the kama sutra, there were two parts to the kit. One is, of course, the book itself. It’s a smaller hardbound book of about ninety-five pages. The second is a set of cards that display photographs of the various positions found in the kama sutra. I was impressed that someone had come up with such a wonderful idea!

The book itself is, as I stated, hardbound. The pages are done in black and white but it really doesn’t detract from the beauty of it all. Rather, I feel that it’s a nice contrast to the full color position cards that accompany it. Also in the book you will find the very things that the kama sutra is so famous for in sections like seduction; foreplay; and oral sex.

With lovely instructions to tease and tatalize it’s no wonder that The Modern Kama Sutra delivers exquisitely in ways that no other sexual manual ever has…

“…at the time of giving her some betel nut, or of receiving the same from her, or at the time of making an exchange of flowers, he should touch and press her private parts, thus bringing his efforts to a satisfactory conclusion.”

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“By eating the pwder of the blue lotus, with ghee and honey, a man becomes lovely in the eyes of others.”

…

“At the commencement he should rub her yoni with his hand or fingers, and not begin to have intercourse with her until she becomes excited, or experiences pleasure.”

Once you’ve read the book and gained a better understanding of the art of love, you will feel more than ready to move on to the cards. The models are photographed showing thirty various positions. On the cards, along with photographs, you will find the English name of of the position as well as the original name. Turn the card over and you receive detailed instructions on that particular position.

Let me take a second here to call attention to something I find especially useful. On the cards you will find two very unique bullet points of sorts. There is one that uses small floral graphics to tell the reader how difficult that specific position is. For me, that was amazingly ingenious! Right below the the difficulty you will find the type of position; some are deep and slow and others are deep, intense, and fast. Absolutely perfect!

As a woman of some size (read: fat girl) I really didn’t think that this version of the kama sutra would work any better than the original one. I worried that my body would be the wrong size to try any of the positions much less actually be able to reach orgasm from them. I was wrong.

The positions on the cards are possible for most people. Some were more challenging but only one position was impossible for us because my husband is smaller than I am and lifting me isn’t possible unless death is imminent. So if you’re not a size zero or if you think your pregnant body isn’t up to the standard kama sutra positions, think again.

This is, after all, The Modern Kama Sutra In A Box.

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If you’ve been reading here for any length of time you know a few things about me for certain. One is that I love to be spanked. There is something so erotic and so completely sensual about a hand or a belt connecting with my bare bottom that drives me crazy. Two is that I am a major fan of all things Rachel Kramer Bussel. So with those two things in mind, allow me to introduce you to my own little slice of Heaven.

Spanked: Red Cheeked Erotica also has it’s own blog.

When RKB announced on Twitter that she had copies to be reviewed on Amazon, I jumped at the chance. Who wouldn’t, right? So I emailed my address and began waiting with bated breath.

It arrived quickly and for that I was so thankful. I carefully opened the package and slid the book out, loving the scent of it immediately. You know that new book scent I’m talking about. The one that makes a total bibliophile such as myself long for her local Barnes & Noble in ways that probably aren’t natural.

The cover is dark with red and white writing, not that you notice it at first. Instead your eyes are drawn to the bare female bottom sporting slightly reddened cheeks. My fingers lingered a little over the glossy cover but not overly long. While the cover was perfect, it was the inside of the book I couldn’t wait to get to.

{Allow me to pause for a moment to tell you how elated I was to open the book and find a note and a signature from RKB herself. That alone made me very careful as I was reading, so as not to ruin what had just become my prized possession.}

The stories are astounding. I think that RKB shines as an editor with her choices. Everything from retaliation to punishment is covered. Implements and bare hands are seen in a new light. Spanking isn’t just for wayward children anymore. It’s for lovers and haters and for those who fall somewhere in between.

When I read a collection or anthology I always have one story that becomes my favorite. Usually it’s one of the least raved about or the longest piece on the book, but those are the pieces that always speak to me. This time, however, Nobilis agreed with my choice and featured “Depths of Despair” on his show.

I can’t explain why the story resonated with me, but it did. I felt the desire. I felt the fear. I felt the heartache. While those aren’t the only things I felt, I was overwhelmed.

I’ve murmured, prayed even, into wood and brick and paint. But now my lips aren’t so much touching the wall as merged with it. My body goes on red alert as he smears me into the wall. My pussy is pounding, demanding attention in much the same way my heart is thudding. “Stay there, whore.”

How many times I’ve longed to experience those things. How many journal pages are filled with those sentiments, changed only by the hand that wrote them. While they belong completely to RKB, seeing them in print leaves me more bare and exposed than ever.

I encourage you to buy a copy. Read it. Lose yourself in it. Then maybe pass it along to your friends who like some naughty with their nice.

{And Rachel, I promise I’m not a freak. Just a fan.}

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