Author

Philip Miller

United States

Philip Miller is an American BDSM educator, author, lecturer, and long-standing participant in the North American BDSM community. Best known as the co-author of Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns, he became one of the most recognisable voices in practical BDSM education during the 1990s through his emphasis on communication, consent, negotiation, and responsible power exchange. His educational approach combines technical instruction with humour and personal experience, seeking to demystify BDSM while presenting it as a consensual practice grounded in trust, preparation, and mutual respect. Rather than promoting rigid doctrines, Miller consistently encourages readers to understand principles, develop sound judgement, and adapt practices to their own relationships. Through Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns, Miller contributed significantly to the normalisation of educational literature within the BDSM community. The work remains one of the most widely recommended introductory texts and continues to influence educators, mentors, and newcomers seeking a broad understanding of the modern Lifestyle.