The New Topping Book by Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy
Topping isn’t just what you do in a scene—it’s a skill set, a mindset, and a responsibility.
 
In The New Topping Book, Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy explore the emotional, psychological, and practical sides of being a top in BDSM dynamics. Rather than focusing on techniques alone, the book centers consent, communication, and the interpersonal skills needed to create safe, satisfying, and ethically grounded scenes.
 
This updated classic expands on modern BDSM culture, including online dynamics, evolving community norms, and the real-life complexities of power exchange relationships.
 
Inside you will explore:
The emotional and psychological experience of topping
Consent, negotiation, and communication frameworks
Responsibility, care, and aftercare in scenes
Building trust and reading partner feedback
Power dynamics in both casual and ongoing relationships
 
Grounded, reflective, and widely respected in kink education spaces, this book reframes topping as an active, skilled, and deeply relational role.
 
Perfect for:
✨ New and developing tops exploring BDSM
✨ Partners wanting to understand power exchange better
✨ Kink educators and community members
✨ Anyone building consent-forward BDSM practices 📖