Please Scream Quietly: A Story of Kink

Please Scream Quietly is a collective autobiography that explores the BDSM subculture, arguing that most people are a little kinky and that the subculture teaches its members to emphasize and cherish their kinky differences. It discusses BDSM identities, experiences, relationships, community-level experiences, and social status, and reflects on how the subcultures world of BDSM might be different from BDSM outside of it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Please Scream Quietly is a captivating collective autobiography that delves into the vibrant world of the BDSM subculture. It makes a compelling argument that most individuals possess a subtle kinkiness within them, yet the BDSM community empowers its members to embrace and celebrate their unique kinky differences. Drawing from extensive interviews, survey data, and years of insightful observations conducted by a self-identified kinkster and professional sociologist, the book weaves a captivating narrative that sheds light on the lives and loves of those who inhabit this often misunderstood realm.

The journey begins with an exploration of BDSM identities, delving into the process by which kinksters come to define and construct meaningful identities for themselves within this subculture. It then delves into the motivations behind BDSM practices, with a particular focus on whether individuals perceive BDSM as primarily sexual or as a broader expression of their sexual desires and preferences. The book seamlessly transitions from individual experiences to relationships, examining the intricate dynamics of BDSM relationships and the prevalence of consensual non-monogamy/polyamory within the subculture.

Furthermore, the book delves into the community-level experiences of group norms and rules, providing a comprehensive analysis of subcultural demographics, as well as the behavioral and attitudinal norms observed both within and outside public BDSM dungeons. This insightful exploration offers a deep understanding of the social dynamics at play within the BDSM world.

The book concludes with an insightful analysis of how the subculture constructs positive and negative social status for its members, reflecting on the unique dynamics that shape the subcultures perception of itself and its relationships with the broader BDSM community. It raises thought-provoking questions about the potential differences between BDSM within the subculture and BDSM practices outside of it.

Overall, Please Scream Quietly is a must-read for anyone interested in delving deeper into the world of BDSM, offering a comprehensive, insightful, and engaging exploration of this fascinating subculture.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 230 x 157 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538168752