Hello all! I'm new here, though I've been reading the forum for a while as a guest. I did search through the boards to see if there was a similar post on the subject, but couldn't find one.

I've had sub tendencies for a long time, though haven't had much opportunity to explore that. Am married to my best friend. He knows of my sub tendencies and interest in exploring BDSM, and says he's willing to try some things. I'm trying to ease him into it a little bit to keep things comfortable - a blindfold here, a tie there. Pretty tame, but I don't want to turn him off either.

I know he has a dominant side and likes being in control. I'm just trying to figure out a way to bring that side out a little more. I got copies of The Loving Dominant and SM 101 - I've read both cover to cover (awesome for newbies!), but then I'm an avid reader. He hasn't taken the time to read those yet, however.

So I'm open to further suggestions. Surely there were vanilla days for some of you. What helped ease you into domming?

Thanks!
Karin