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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read and answer my question, any help is great! I am young and very interested in the D/S lifestyle. I’ve been reading about it online and am looking to further my knowledge, however I am finding this difficult. I am looking for reliable information, such as books or websites that would better explain the lifestyle, training and anything else there is to know.  The information I am finding doesn’t seem very truthful or helpful.

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Hello...

Thank you for coming to me with your question.  I hope I can help you find the information you are looking for.

You are wise to be cautious about information that you read on-line.  Anyone and their cousin can create a website, and unfortunately a lot of what is out there is either mistaken or intentionally misleading.  Here are some sources of information that I've always found to be pretty accurate, and well-thought-out:

http://www.castlerealm.com
http://www.leathernroses.com
http://www.steel-door.com/Chamber.html

Some good books to check out:
"Different Loving," by Gloria Brame et al.
"Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns," by Miller & Devon
"SM 101:  A Realistic Introduction," by Jay Wiseman

Some more in-depth sites that discuss training and other matters, but pertaining more to Masters and slaves, instead of Dominants and submissives (there is a big difference):
http://www.rlslavery.com
http://www.bornslaves.com/index.html
http://www.enslavement.org.uk/

Also, try to find a DVD of a movie called "The Secretary," starring James Spader and Maggie Gyllenaal.  It doesn't really provide any information, per se, but gives a good insight into some of the thought processes of someone new to the lifestyle.

Another good book, which is not about BDSM per se, but does give a good look at some of the thought processes behind power play, is "Domestic Discipline," by Jules Markham.

Good luck in your search.  If you have any further questions, feel free to bring them my way.

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I am available to answer any questions you might have about Master/slave relationships. While my Master and I are Gorean, I have intimate knowledge of other forms of consensual slavery as well. I can offer advice in the areas of learning to come to an understanding of one's slave nature, learning how to best please one's owner, and other problems that come up in the day-to-day life of a slave.

Experience

I was collared by my Master on May 6, 2000, and on Nov. 8, 2003 became his wife as well. Prior to that time, I wore the collars of two other men.

Publications
My website, which can be located at http://www.geocities.com/dancer_of_gor/index.html

Education/Credentials
I have an advanced degree in the health professions. In addition, I have been a slave for over ten years, and during that time was trained by three different Masters with regards to slavery in general as well as how to serve them in particular. One of these Masters required me to train the other slaves in his chain.

Awards and Honors
At one time, I was given the rather dubious honor of being voted the "Sexiest Slave" in Yahoo Gor. I don't take this too seriously, and don't encourage anyone else to do so either.

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