oh hell no.

About September I will buy more books and give them away as Christmas gifts after half-reading them.

My family likes that -- I buy good reads

Nicholas Basbanes wrote a book about Bibliophiles and Bibliomanes, and called it "A Gentle Madness"

It comforts me to know that I'm not alone.

Dave (imported) wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:38 pm oh hell no.

About September I will buy more books and give them away as Christmas gifts after half-reading them.

My family likes that -- I buy good reads

Nicholas Basbanes wrote a book about Bibliophiles and Bibliomanes, and called it "A Gentle Madness"

It comforts me to know that I'm not alone.

A man after my own heart!LOL " A Gentle Madness". I like it!

Hello David,

Messalina (imported) wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:11 pm Well, maybe not from the female heterosexual perspective.<giggle> I could heartily recommend it to male homosexuals!;) Perhaps, eroticism in castration (as with beauty) is in the 'eye of the beholder"?

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Welcome back Messalina. I have a question about the female perspective. I wrote my last fiction from the female perspective just as an interesting exercise while knowing full well I knew nothing about that. Could you fill us in on how castration can be erotic from a female perspective. There is the revenge angle which you mentioned and I think I remember from your posts a long time ago. But there can also be couples interested in it for its own sake. Any thoughts on the different female approaches to castration? Thanks.

Arab Nights (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2017 5:07 am Welcome back Messalina. I have a question about the female perspective. I wrote my last fiction from the female perspective just as an interesting exercise while knowing full well I knew nothing about that. Could you fill us in on how castration can be erotic from a female perspective. There is the revenge angle which you mentioned and I think I remember from your posts a long time ago. But there can also be couples interested in it for its own sake. Any thoughts on the different female approaches to castration? Thanks.

Hello Arab Nights,

How are you? I am sorry, for the delayed response to your post. Hubby's DEROS changed abruptly. He (happily) came home much earlier than, anticipated. So, my schedule (and overall routine) has been upended. I am by no means, complaining. He has been gone nearly a year! As a consequence, there was an extraordinary amount of..... er, 'personal' matters to be tended to. Hubby is nearly eleven (alright, twelve!) years younger than, I. So, he is virtually indefatigable!<blush>

Thank you, for your warm greeting. As to your query; I am only able to inform you "How castration can be erotic from" this woman's vantage point. Frankly, much depends on my mood.. However, I am primarily interested in castration fiction. I suspect, this is overwhelmingly true for those few women interested in the subject. Or, at least willing to admit their interest.lol I expect (as with moi) many women would tend to shy away from overly graphic (or gory) presentations, re; emasculation. A good many ladies are only interested in mental or psychological castration. Sadly, I am acquainted with a number of women who, are adept at this. They tend to be older (bitter) veterans of the divource wars. Then again, some are indoctrinated post-feminist graduates of the p.c. universities.

Honestly, I have been acquainted with very few couples interested in castration play. Even fewer, interested in the real thing. As for moi, (depending on mood) I am interested in non violent castration stories. In the fiction archive, there is (or was) a story "Seduced In To Castration". No actual castration took place but, I was very aroused by story's end. The same after reading; "Calming Therapy 1" & "Calming Therapy 2". Also, I was quite 'turned-on' reading.. "Castration Nurse Pamela'. Basically, I am more aroused by what the women are feeling and their motivations than, the actual 'deed' itself.

Then again, context is everything. I was quite 'turned-on' by the archive stories; 'Alien Invasion', 'The Break In', 'Saddle Castration', 'Sliced By A Hooker', 'Snake Bite', 'Speed Trap', and 'Sword Fight'. However, the stories; 'Attempted Rape Revenge', 'Revenge On the Rapists', 'The Spider's Web', and 'Thecia's Couple' are dear to me. BTW, I also happen to enjoy stories in which, women save a man from being emasculated. Or, are sympathetic to him when he is. If I am in a particularly nasty mood (which does not happen, all that often), I enjoy bitchy women striking at the heart of another woman by, neutering her man!<blush>

I hope this answered your question. If not (or if you have more), feel free to ask me.

Messalina

Thanks Messalina for your thoughtful answer. I suspect the great key for both men and women is your observation that it depends on mood.

I would buy that there are not that many woman and

Messalina (imported) wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2017 3:57 pm very few couples interested in castration play.

The women are out there from my experience, but a small part of the population. My guess is maybe +/- 5%. My wife says more would be interested if it were more like clipping finger nails than with all the social and legal considerations. When you get to couples, I almost wonder if the problem is not more males than females. We men should be famous for having our quiet fetishes that we do not tell others about. It is too bad that it is hard for the few couples who have been honest with each other to meet each other. There might be online groups or ways to meet out there, but I do not know them.

Happy humping and thanks for your answer.

Arab Nights (imported) wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:10 am Thanks Messalina for your thoughtful answer. I suspect the great key for both men and women is your observation that it depends on mood.

I would buy that there are not that many woman and

Messalina (imported) wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2017 3:57 pm

Arab Nights (imported) wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:10 am very few couples interested in castration play.

The women are out there from my experience, but a small part of the population. My guess is maybe +/- 5%. My wife says more would be interested if it were more like clipping finger nails than with all the social and legal considerations. When you get to couples, I almost wonder if the problem is not more males than females. We men should be famous for having our quiet fetishes that we do not tell others about. It is too bad that it is hard for the few couples who have been honest with each other to meet each other. There might be online groups or ways to meet out there, but I do

not know them.

Happy humping and thanks for your answer.

Hello Arab Nights,

You are welcome re; "Thoughtful answer." Personally, I feel "5%" might be on the high side. I am not "Interested in castratio

Arab Nights (imported) wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:10 am n play." either. Also, I should add

ethical / moral to "The social and legal considerations.". I (as with many women) do not enjoy hurting people. Particularly, in so vicious (and potentially dangerous) a fashion. Yes, even in 'play'. Believe me, I much prefer; cupping, fondling, and caressing the testes than, abusing or destroying them. Hubby can vouch for this!<giggle> BTW, I have had occasion to do both. The former is SO much more

Arab Nights (imported) wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:10 am pleasant!!

I am not certain, I comprehend your comment " I alm

ost wonder if the problem is not more males than females.". English is not my mother tongue. My hubby had a repressive upbringing so, I understand his reticence about sharing fetishes. Also, it is in vogue (these days) to condemn men for their kinks and fetishes.

"Happy humping"<furious blush!!> Today is the first time, I have set foot outside the home since, hubby's return.<more blushing!!!> Hey, (at least) I 'know' my lad has been faithful!;)

Messalina:)