The book: launching 2026
The Human Guide to Kink: Trust, Play, and Filthy Fun Without the Stigma
By Tyr Nordson and Tracy Playle
Kink doesn’t have to be hidden in the shadows, whispered about in shame, or reduced to stereotypes from movies and porn. At its core, kink is human - a playful, joyful, respectful way of connecting with ourselves and each other.
That’s what The Human Guide to Kink is all about.
Written by Tyr and Tracy, this groundbreaking book explores kink as a way of being, not just a set of bedroom techniques. It’s about the energy that happens when respect meets desire, when curiosity opens doors, and when boundaries become the edges of a playground.
What to expect from the book
Reframing kink. Why kink isn’t weird or deviant - it’s rooted in universal human instincts for play, trust, and exploration.
The principles of Respectful Kink. A 10-part manifesto that shows you how to practice kink that’s consensual, playful, and deeply connective.
Stories and shared experiences. Real, relatable examples of how kink looks, feels, and unfolds in everyday lives - from rope and role play to laughter and aftercare.
Practical tools. Exercises, questions, and rituals that help you communicate, negotiate, and explore your desires and boundaries safely and joyfully.
Overcoming selfish habits. Why bad doms and bad subs happen, and how to build respectful, pleasure-centred partnerships instead.
Beyond the bedroom. How the skills of respectful kink - listening, curiosity, courage, boundaries - apply to love, leadership, and life.
Who this book is for
This isn’t just a book for people who already call themselves kinky. It’s for anyone who wants more: more trust, more play, more joy, more connection.
If you’re curious about kink but don’t know where to start, you’ll find guidance without judgment.
If you’re already kinky, you’ll find language, frameworks, and inspiration to deepen your practice.
If you’ve never thought of yourself as kinky, you’ll still discover tools for relationships, communication, and courage that can transform your life even if you never pick up a paddle.
Why this book matters
Too often, kink is framed as dangerous, deviant, or something to be consumed on a screen. But done with respect, kink is about partnership, pleasure, and playfulness. It’s about two (or more) people choosing to create trust, push boundaries, and explore together.
The Human Guide to Kink invites you to see kink not as something strange, but as something deeply human - and to take its lessons far beyond the bedroom.
Publication
The book will be released in 2026. Sign up for our mailing list to get updates, sneak peeks, and invitations to early conversations with Tyr and Tracy as the book comes to life.