In a world of almost enforced liberation and independence, the sexually submissive woman feels overlooked, misunderstood, and even despised because of her brand of sexuality. Much attention has been given to what sexually submissive men need from dominant women. Meanwhile, sexually submissive women have been ignored -- their needs and feelings not addressed in any meaningful way. Claudia Varrin fills that void. And she knows what she's talking about -- having been a dominatrix by profession and yet a sexual submissive in her personal life. Erotic Surrender guides the reader on her way to feeling more comfortable in her sexual skin, secure in the knowledge that many other women share her submissive fantasies. The author relates her personal experience as she introduces the general D&S (dominance and submission) vocabulary and emphasizes the emotional and physical benefits that can be derived from erotic surrender. As with all things in D&S, there is more to "bottoming" than is apparent to the casual observer. Being submissive is fulfilling and romantic. The book covers such topics as how to plan scenes to live out fantasies, role-playing, bondage, pain and discipline, positions, and water sports, among other things, and includes sample sessions as well as a "playtime checklist". An extensive reference section directs players to D&S booksellers, publications, and support groups. While the book is instructional, it is not simply a how-to but also a sensitive exploration of the positive emotional aspects of sensual submission as well as the beauty and trust that is possible to achieve in a consensual D&S relationship. Erotic Surrender reveals to the nascent submissive that her sexualpreference is a rare and precious gift, to both herself and her partner.