Toyen urges men not to underestimate the erotic power of showing their superior strength.

If you are a man wanting to take charge in his marriage, or wanting to find a woman with whom to have a Taken In Hand relationship, don't miss this piece.

Caleb has some good advice for men.

A reader has asked: How can I describe this kind of relationship—for example, when talking to friends, co-workers or someone I'm dating—without sounding weird or kinky?

Writing on theGuardian site, Cath Elliot doesn't think much of Taken In Hand women.

This answer to the question I want us to have a Taken In Hand relationship. How can I persuade my wife? is strictly for husbands wanting to persuade their wives. If you are a wife wanting to persuade your husband, read the articles listed here instead.

Don't miss this piece by Fantine.

To make it possible for your wife to be ‘bad’ without harm to the relationship, be strict.

Don't miss this fascinating article by Caleb.

Summer reminds us that one cannot predict love and attraction by totting up who does what for whom. Personality and other more ineffable qualities matter too.

Vruchhoeft argues that a man who has not taken charge in his marriage can develop his ability to take charge. How does she know? Because her own husband is such a man. He is now taking charge.

This post was submitted by Noone on Fri, 11th February 2005 as a comment in the readers' forum, but when you read it you will wonder why it was not put on the front page before! [If you are reading this, Noone, please get in touch—The Editor]

JackMacyntire loved Fascinating Womanhood and explains why in this review.

If you are a woman wanting to find a man with whom to have a Taken In Hand relationship, do not pursue him in any way: let him pursue you or not, as he chooses. He who pursues is the man of the relationship, and take-charge men need to be the man of the relationship. You might have met a perfectly lovely chap who enjoys being pursued, but he is never going to be the man of the relationship. Yes I know it's frustrating to have to be passive when you are a go-getter sort of person, but it is the only way if you want to be sure not to end up in a miserable relationship that works for neither of you.

You won't want to miss Louise's review of this much hyped book. Add your own reviews in the comments below.