Ethical Disclaimer

This book is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, locations, and events are the products of my imagination. It is a wildly falsified projection of my intimate network. As such, I invite you to enjoy the story and not to assume, project, or infer anything about any of my family, past or present.

Any conclusions drawn about the private lives of my partners are entirely inaccurate.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this story belong solely to the author and not necessarily to any associated individuals or groups.

As a tribute to my mentors, I asked permission to use their real names in order to honor Annie Sprinkle and Charles Muir as larger-than-life archetypes in the world of sacred sex. Since they granted dramatic license, it is important to note that their likenesses and the actions of their characters also are fictionalized from my imagination.

I believe fantasy play is fundamentally different from physical behavior.

This book reveals a series of fantasies that contain explicit sexual acts, graphic details, and objectionable language. Certain scenes include various acts of BDSM and group sex. I do not endorse any form of nonconsensual physical behavior.

Consent includes mature discernment. I do not approve of sex with anyone who does not have the critical faculty to make responsible and empowered decisions regarding sexuality.

I advocate the yogic principle of “Ahimsa,” or nonviolence toward all living things. The directive to “Do No Harm” is critical for ethical power play and the safe exploration of intense sensations.

I wish to make an essential distinction between hurt and harm. Hurt is often involved in the process of growth, whereas harm indicates injury or damage. Consider the example of going to the gym: it hurts to stretch and grow new muscles, and overdoing it may result in harm, such as ripped muscles or torn tendons.

Hurt and harm can both be psychological as well as physical. Psychological trauma is a form of harm and can result when there is insufficient emotional and mental safety, violations of trust, or poor discernment.

I do not condone any sexual acts that damage the body, mind, or spirit, or that jeopardize relationship integrity.

This story is told to shine a light into the shadow of our collective psyche. Although these 52 scenarios are seemingly idiosyncratic, we believe they are expressions of universal emotions, desires, and primal impulses. I hope that by exploring our personal psyches, others might feel less isolated, and have new possibilities for how they can ethically relate with their own shadows.

Speaking openly about power and violence removes the shame and social stigma, allowing us to behave more rationally and responsibly when dark fantasies arise. By making the unconscious more conscious, I am raising awareness and empowering readers to explore their inner libidinal landscapes.

This material is intended for healing, education, art, and entertainment. This is not an instructional guide or manual. If you are seeking more information on the topics of polyamory, kink, and queer identity, please visit kamaladevi.com for recommended readings and resources.