A series of discussion sessions (3 meetings) to read and discuss the book The Heart of Dominance: a guide to practicing consensual dominance. The registration and price apply to participation in all sessions.

The book club is an oasis for kinksters interested in books — a place to read books, talk about books, and share your appreciation for books with other reading enthusiasts.

This is a series of discussion sessions where each session explores a part of the chosen book (read more below). It is therefore important that you, as a participant, read the specified sections and/or chapters before each meeting so that we can have a productive discussion.

18:30-19:00 — Entry, socializing, and fika.
19:00 — We close the door and begin the discussion. We start with a brief review of the material we have all read, and delve into how we relate to the text.

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The Heart of Dominance: a guide to practicing consensual dominance
Author: Anton Fulmen

Anton Fulmen's The Heart of Dominance offers an ethical framework for BDSM that emphasizes responsibility, emotional intelligence, and continuous consent over coercion. The guide explores various styles of control, caretaking, and objectification while providing practical techniques to foster safe, collaborative, and rewarding power dynamics. By focusing on inspiring submission through skill rather than ego, the text serves as guidance for both casual and long-term consensual relationships.

The book is divided into three parts, and each discussion session covers one part.

Session 1: 2026-09-24 18:30–21:00 — Part 1. Foundation — This section lays the psychological foundation for ethical power dynamics and defines dominance not as an act of coercion, but as a conscious craft rooted in responsibility. It focuses on deep emotional awareness, building a safe "frame" for play, and prioritizing ongoing, enthusiastic consent over basic compliance. Readers learn to set boundaries, use communication tools, and create structured agreements that protect both parties, shifting the focus from strict rules to ethical leadership.

Session 2: 2026-10-22 18:30–21:00 — Part 2. The Work of Dominance — This part focuses on the emotional work and leadership skills required to guide a submissive partner. It offers guidance on creating safety, building deep connection, and stepping into an authority role with confidence. Rather than focusing on physical actions, the text explores how to read a partner's emotional state, handle vulnerability, and navigate the psychological intensity of power exchange. Through practical questions and exercises, dominants learn to lead with empathy, self-awareness, and clear intention.

Session 3: 2026-11-19 18:30–21:00 — Part 3. Flavors of Dominance — The final section explores different psychological archetypes and styles within BDSM, categorizing power play into six distinct niches: Control, Conquest, Service, Degradation, Nurturance, and Objectification. The text explains the unique psychological appeal and emotional risks of each style, demonstrating that dominance does not look the same for everyone. By offering concrete techniques for each niche — from structured trust games to caretaking protocols — this section helps readers broaden their scenes and adapt their dynamics to their specific desires.

This is the first of two books written by Anton Fulmen. The second book (The Dominance Playbook) shifts focus toward practical instructions and inspiration for complex power exchange practices, including administering effective punishment, structuring meaningful service, and safely navigating sexual objectification. By providing concrete examples and addressing advanced topics such as ageplay and dollification, Fulmen offers a realistic blueprint for executing intense short-term scenes as well as integrating sustainable, long-term power dynamics into daily life.

Language and accessibility:

📖🇬🇧 The book is available as an English e-book on platforms such as Kindle ( https://a.co/08JLEMFV ).
If you want to read in Swedish, you can use an AI service to translate the book — let us know if you need help.

🎧🇬🇧 The book is available as an audiobook on platforms such as Audible ( https://www.audible.com/pd/B08W2G7JPF?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007 ).
If you prefer listening in Swedish, you can use tools like NotebookLM to convert the book into a podcast to listen to — let us know if you need help.

• This is a structured gathering focused on conversation around the discussion material. All participants therefore need to have read the specified sections prior to each meeting.

• Everyone participates in the discussion on their own terms, and if you need help joining the conversation, simply raise your hand.

• You do not need prior experience with the discussion topic to participate, but you do need a willingness to listen and be humble toward the experiences of active practitioners.

• Fika is available for purchase and enjoyment in the cafe, often homemade. 🧁🍰🥧☕

• We show respect and understanding for one another.

• The discussion stays focused on the contents of the reading material.

• All food and drink stay in the cafe area (the bar, tables, and/or sofa) for practical reasons — so we avoid crumbs and stains on the mats in the rope rooms.

• YKINMKBYKIOK applies. We speak from our own experiences, and we respect that everyone has different experiences and dreams, and no one's reality is wrong for them. The goal is not for all of us to share the same opinions, but to explore and weigh different perspectives.

• We are here to learn from one another. Respectful questions are encouraged, and questions are met with kindness. Those with more knowledge in a topic encourage and support those with less.

• What is said at the book club stays at the book club. We are mindful not to share each other's experiences and perspectives with outsiders.

• All reading is reading — whether it is a physical book, an e-book, an audiobook, an AI podcast, or something else entirely. We do not judge how others engage with literature.

Registration

Read more about the event and register on the Nawa Studio website:

Price per person: SEK 225

Price covers the full series of 3 sessions.

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