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The Big Book of Domination Review + Giveaway
March 5th, 2015
The Big Book of Domination
$13
from Amazon
Perhaps the single most noticeable way that The Big Book of Domination differs from The big Book of Submission is the number of stories. At over 200 pages, this book could have dozens of stories, but it actually only contains 25 stories. With 69 stories in The Big Book of Submission, each story was shorter on average.
When it comes to what I like in erotica, this isn’t actually a boon. I love sudden fiction. I love sultry sex in 2000 words or less. I like reading it. I like writing it. I don’t need the flowery descriptions that add to word count. I’m not a huge fan to a ton of buildup. Show me the main event.
It just seems like the point where I would end the story introduces another scene, and I can’t keep myself glued to the pages. Perhaps I get off too quickly, but this isn’t really conducive to how I use erotica.
I also found it hard to keep my attention rapt through the first three stories, which involved male domination. Fortunately, the fourth ushers in a domme, but the first three could, perhaps, been broken up in a different order. While most of the stories do seem to pair a male dominant with a female submissive, I do like how several of them play with BDSM roles. Several stories involve submissive experiment with holding the metaphorical whip.
There are other themes that I noted in The Big Book of Domination. These include power exchanges that are surprising and somewhat sudden, either between strangers or from the point of a view of a submissive discovering another’s dominant tendencies.
Because so many of these stories seem to be from the submissive’s view point, The Big Book of Domination isn’t as different from The Big Book of Submission as I think it could be. It’s more of a general BDSM collection in my opinion. With that said, the stories happen in many different and sometimes unusual settings. There is an overall lack of cliche, even if that means I sometimes am turned off by something such as manly boot licking.
This isn’t to say that I hated the book. I didn’t. There were a few stories I found particularly enjoyable, especially the last story, “Little Angel” by Evan Mora. It was one of the many stories where someone who typically identifies as a submissive experiments with dominance and finds it thrilling!
Now, this might not be the perfect book for me but I feel confident that many people will like it. In fact, some people specifically like erotica that’s a little longer than most sudden fiction. If you liked The Big Book of Submission but thought the stories should be longer or even if you didn’t like it because each piece wasn’t long enough, I would suggest you check out The Big Book of Domination.
One lucky reader of OSAL will get their chance to read the book thanks to the folks at Cleis Press, who are sponsoring a giveaway. One American winner will get their hands on this anthology, and you can determine whether or not this book is two thumbs up.
Enter using the giveaway widget below. Remember to check back daily to earn more entries and increase your chance of winning!
Good luck!
Ends March 26.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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$100 Designer Intimates Giveaway
December 23rd, 2014
Designer Intimates was kind enough to send me more than a few items to review, and they’ve also offered to sponsor a giveaway for $100 credit to the store. That’s right, one of you Of Sex and Love readers will have enough to get a few bras, panties, chemises or whatever else your little heart desires. They’ve recently begun to carry leggings and tank tops, so you can comfortably lounge around the house, too.
This is a great Christmas gift for you, or you could buy your partner some awesome things and save them for a birthday or Valentine’s Day, which isn’t even that far away now!
Adore Bra and Vanessa Thong
Designer Intimates has an awesome sale going on right now, where you can save up to 60% on some items. I’ll try to keep my readers updated about other sales, too!
The store sells items from designer brands, including Felina and Jezebel, among others. There’s a ton of matching items, but you can certainly mix and match. If you read my review of Designer Intimates, then you know some of my favorite items:
- Charming Chemise and matching thong
- Daphne hipster
- Madison bikini
But shopping will be plenty of fun for you and perhaps your partner, so I don’t want to take that fun away from you! Designer Intimates recently relaunched their site, so it’s easier to shop than ever.
Use the Gleam form below to enter:
$100 Designer Intimates Credit
Good luck!
Come back daily for more entries!
Ends January 20th.
I was compensated for this review and giveaway in the form of product. All opinions are mine. I will earn a small commission if you make purchases after clicking the links in this post. Thanks for supporting me!
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Penthouse Variations on Oral
December 18th, 2014
One of the newest books from Cleis Press, which has made me a very happy reviewer and reader this year, is “Penthouse Variations on Oral.” Oral sex is one of my favorites, which I’m sure can be said for many of you readers. Giving and receiving are both fun, and this collection of stories will hopefully provide a look into book.
The description is as follows
Mind-blowing oral sex can be the epitome of pleasure itself. Curated by the editors of the wildly popular Penthouse Variationsmagazine, this voracious volume goes deep into the throes of oral delight. Both new and well-known erotic writers satisfy the hungriest mouths while dishing up an array of below-the-belt feasts. In this collection of short stories, lovers explore the delicious ways oral sex can be an act of affection and tenderness, a testament to devotion, or an expression of pure, hot lust. Going down is an experience meant to be savored…and shared.
Alison Tyler, erotica editor and writer extraordinaire, is just one of the authors who you’ll read in this book. Her story, among others, might remind you of your own exploits or inspire you to try something new.
I tell you about all of this because I’ve been given the opportunity to give one of you a chance to win a copy of this book to add to your shelf or nightstand.
Enter using the widget below.
Good luck!
Open to US.
Giveaway ends December 31.
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6 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway (Multiple Prizes)
July 17th, 2014
Perhaps it is fitting than for the six years I’ve been writing Of Sex and Love, I will be able to celebrate with six prizes to six different winners. It was unintentional. And I may throw in some Babeland gift cards, too. And I may get a few more sponsors before I finally post this, so it’s not that I can’t count, you guys.
So, this is my way of saying thank you. For visiting. Commenting. Emailing. Following through broken domains and weird Tumblr situations. For sticking it out even when I wasn’t sure that I wanted to. Thank you for listening to me even when I didn’t know how to write a review or how to explain female ejaculation or how bad “silicone composites” were.
A lot can change in 6 years. A lot has changed. And it’s interesting because I’m not entirely sure that I’ve changed anything in the world. Not as Adriana. But the lessons of sex positivity and feminism that this corner of the blogosphere has imparted on me are something that I take with me as my “real” self. I’m known as the resident “sexpert” and militant feminist. I didn’t see at least one of those things coming.
And I certainly wouldn’t take it back.
No, I’m here to give to you guys for making this all possible. The prizes are pretty awesome, if I do say so myself!
Special thank you to Lelo, Lovehoney, Pipedream, SheVibe, Cleis Press and Good Vibes for providing them!
Awesome giveaway prizes!
- From Lelo, the award-winning Ora, which I reviewed and liked quite a bit. International winners are eligible, save for residents of India.
- SheVibe is proud to offer a $50 gift card to one winner in England, USA, Australia or Canada.
- The kind folks at Good Vibes will ship one winner a Minna Limon vibrator to someone in the USA or Canada.
- From Pipedream, both the Icicles No. 52 and Ceramix #4 will go to an American winner.
- Cleis Press is graciously going to send one American winner The Big Book of Submission
- Crystal Delights Toys is offering one of their glass plugs in the winner’s choice of gem.
- From UberKinky coms the Fetish Fantasy Bed Bindings Under Bed Restraints Kit.
- And, finally, Lovehoney has joined me in this giveaway with the Bettie Page Picture Perfect Spanking Paddle to someone located in the US, Canada or UK.
I want to reward as many people as possible, and to this end I’ve decided to use Gleam. The multiple widgets will make the page load slower than usual. Please wait for them to load!
You can enter for multiple toys but you can only win one. If I pull your name for a giveaway, you cannot win another, but you can feel free to enter for more than one and show support for each of the sponsors.
You can come back every day to do things like tweet, and you can do this for each prize.
Remember that each prize has different shipping restrictions, which I’ve programmed into the widgets.
Good luck!
$50 SheVibe GC
Lelo Ora
Lelo Ora
Minna Limon
Icicles #52/Ceramix #4
Icicles No. 52 and Ceramix #4
Bettie Page Spanking Paddle
Bettie Page Picture Perfect Spanking Paddle
The Big Book of Submission The Big Book of Submission
Crystal Delights Glass Plug
Crystal Delights Plug
Fetish Fantasy Bed Bindings Under Bed Restraints Kit
Fetish Fantasy Bed Bindings Under Bed Restraints Kit
Giveaway ends August 17th except for the Crystal Delights plug and Under the Bed Restraints, which will end August 21st.
I received no compensation for this post. I am not responsible for prize shipping.
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101 Vagina Giveaway
April 4th, 2014
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I was rather impressed with the coffee table book, 101 Vagina, that I received to review. Now, maybe I am not a coffee table book person (actually, I have an ottoman that’s generally filled with electronics LOL), but it was a nice change of page.
I didn’t want to give too much away in my review. Otherwise, you wouldn’t read it, would you? But the experience of reading it was almost.. magical. That sounds a whole lot less pragmatic than I normally am, but there you have it.
In order to spread the word about this project, I have teamed up with the photography/creator to give one copy of 101 Vagina away to a reader at Of Sex and Love. All you have to do is fill out the form below.
Good luck!
Giveaway is open to US residents and ends May 4.
Don’t worry, though, if you don’t win. 101 Vagina is super affordable at less than $19 from Amazon.
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Lelo Gigi 2 Giveaway
February 5th, 2014
I asked if you guys were interested. You said, “Yes!” So here’s a giveaway for all my lovely readers.
I didn’t love the Gigi 2, which you can see in my initial review. I only warmed to it slightly in my followup review. However, here’s a list of people who did love the vibrator.
Will you love the Gigi 2? Maybe. I think if you need a lot of G-spot stimulation and like angled toys such as Ella, then it’s worth giving it a try. Gigi 2 isn’t the most powerful vibe out there, even with an increase in power over the original Gigi. However, the shape might make up for this.
You may also like Gigi if you haven’t try any other Lelo toys before and, hey, this one is free! Maybe you want to see if you like toys that have multiple settings or if you like unique settings like the surprise me function.
Lelo Gigi 2
For the full list of features, keep reading
- G-spot tip
- 100% more power than Gigi
- 8 modes
- 2 hours of use per charge
- Waterproof
- Lockable
- Made of body-safe silicone
- 1-Year LELO Warranty for Complete Peace of Mind
Of course, this also comes with a sample of Lelo lube, charging cable, storage pouch and Lelo’s famous packaging. The version you’ll be entering to win is the Deep Rose color as pictured. I’ll be shipping out my extra handled-but-unused Gigi 2.
All you have to do is use the entry form below. Return for daily entries like Facebook photo sharing, Tumblr reblogging and Tweeting.
Giveaway is open to US residents; ends March 5th. I will generate one winner randomly.
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Shhh Secret Society Lingerie Box Giveaway
January 14th, 2014
I’m happy to announce another giveaway sponsored by Shhh Secret Society. Last time, you guys had a chance to win a Wonderland vibrator. This time around, I’m hosting a giveaway for one of the Shhh Boxes. If you’re unfamiliar with these boxes, you can sign up for a single box or a monthly or quarterly subscription for a box full of lingerie — at least 8 pieces — and goodies. The folks over Shhh work with consumers to get sizes and preferences, so each box you receive is one that you’re sure to love. You don’t have to believe me, though. All of the boxes have positive reviews on the website. Previous customers have called the boxes and items in them “amazing,” “stunning” and “beautiful.” Everyone seems so pleased, and I am happy to provide one of my readers a chance to win the box. Shhh will work with you to provide you products in your size and style. When you’re picking your Shhh Lingerie Box, you can choose the style you’re looking for. Henry at Shhh has helped to create boxes with the following styles:
Shhh Lingerie Boxes Offer Plenty of Options
- slutty
- classy
- modest
- slimming
Slutty or risque styles are more revealing and form-fitting like the Anais Judy. Classy styles offer more coverage and are good if you want to leave a little more to the imagination. This sweetheart babydoll is an excellent example of the style. Perhaps you’re just getting into lingerie and you’re not sure how much skin you want to show. Classic and modest pieces such as these thigh highs might be one of the items in your lingerie box. If you want something slimming, you might go for a babydoll or a piece with ruching to hide trouble areas.
The above collage is just a few samples of what you might get in a lingerie box. Of course, the surprise is part of the fun. If you’re the winner of this giveaway, you can specify your style and the box will soon be on its way to you.
Use the widget below to enter. Remember to check back daily for entries such as Twitter, which you can do multiple times.
If you’re entering from the UK use a placeholder such as 11111 for zip code. I’ll get your postal code later if you’re the winner!
Good luck!
Giveaway ends February 2013. Open to US and UK residents.
