The New Bottoming Book 
by Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy
A foundational guide to understanding what it means to bottom in BDSM—not as something passive, but as an active, skilled, and deeply communicative role.
 
In The New Bottoming Book, Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy explore the psychology, emotions, and practical realities of bottoming. Rather than offering rigid “how-to” instructions, the book focuses on helping readers understand their desires, communicate effectively, and engage in BDSM dynamics with awareness, consent, and intention.
 
Inside you will explore:
The emotional and psychological experience of bottoming
Communication tools for negotiating scenes and limits
Understanding different styles of power exchange
Safety, consent, and risk-aware play
How bottoms actively shape scenes and dynamics
 
Clear, reflective, and community-informed, this book reframes bottoming as an empowered, participatory role grounded in trust, self-knowledge, and collaboration.
 
Perfect for:
✨ New and curious kink explorers
✨ Bottoms/submissives building self-awareness
✨ Tops wanting deeper understanding of partners
✨ Anyone interested in consent-forward BDSM education 📖