A Systematic Scoping Review of the Prevalence, Etiological, Psychological, and Interpersonal Factors Associated with BDSM

Brown, Ashley R.; Barker, Edward D.; Rahman, Qazi

doi:10.1080/00224499.2019.1665619

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“…A link between m/s and leisure might be found in the narratives related to attention focus and relaxation. Still, this result is in accordance with the fact that leisuring is reported significantly more often by dominant than submissive practitioners (Brown et al, 2019). Recreative and serious leisure require training and personal skills, which might be more closely related with dominant than submissive behaviors.…”

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confidence: 85%

“…Still, a fundamental question remains: Given that m/s behaviors are not particularly associated with mental disorders (e.g., Brown et al, 2019;De Neef et al, 2019), how can someone sexually enjoy giving total power to another person? The narratives and nonscientific publications considered here clearly suggest that giving power in an erotic context is associated with an agreeable and exciting modification of state of mind for certain individuals.…”

Section: Power Playsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In answering that question, it seems to me, we have to take an apparently circuitous route, sometimes going beyond the ostensible limits of sex altogether; but if we can succeed in answering it we shall have come very near one of the great mysteries of love. (Ellis, 1913, p. 66) As stressed by a growing number of reviews, rates of mental illness are not higher in BDSM practitioners compared with the general population (e.g., Brown et al, 2019;De Neef et al, 2019). However, the reasons why certain people enjoy feeling physical pain in an erotic context (sexual masochism) or take erotic pleasure in being restrained, controlled, humiliated, and/or disciplined (sexual submission) are not clear.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A growing number of studies have demonstrated that BDSM (Bondage/Discipline-Domination /Submission-Sadism/Masochism) practices are not signs of mental illness. However, the reasons for engaging in such behaviors are not well understood, especially for sexual masochism or submission (m/s). A thorough review of the literature was conducted, as well as a search in Internet forums and an online survey to obtain testimonies that provide information on the origins of interest in m/s and the reasons for engaging in it. A qualitative content analysis was performed on narratives from 227 m/s practitioners. Sixteen themes emerged from this analysis, eight related to the origins of interest in m/s and eight to the reasons for engaging in m/s. The origins described were seen as either intrinsic or extrinsic. Reasons to engage in m/s were related to one of three main types of activities: use of interpersonal power; experiencing physical pain; and altering one's state of mind. These results concord with accounts found in non-academic books and small-scale studies suggesting that m/s interests are often present early in life and usually practiced to reach an altered state of mind associated with sexual arousal. Possible reasons for choosing m/s over more common means of mind alteration are discussed.

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“…The acronym BDSM identifies a wide range of erotic practices between two or more consenting partners who share sexuality based on games of power, dominance, and submission from which they derive satisfaction and pleasure. Risk factors are thought to include family history and childhood abuse, and it seems that compulsive sex and BDSM practice represent a functional behavior to compensate for the traumatic experiences of abuse [ 44 ].…”

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Sexual Violence and Trauma in Childhood: A Case Report Based on Strategic Counseling

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Eleuteri

Zamparelli³

et al. 2021

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Children and adolescents are too often victims of sexual abuse and harassment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 150 million girls and 73 million children <18 have been victims of violence and sexual exploitation during their childhood. Data show that females are more likely to be a victim of abuse and violence than males (20% vs. 5–10%). Such abuses lead to long-term psychophysical and relational consequences and victims are often afraid of asking for support from both parents and professionals. This case report shows the story of a 17-year-old adolescent, Sara, involved by her mother in a strategic counseling process, to solve BDSM-type sexual addiction (slavery and discipline, domination and submission, sadism and masochism), self-aggressive behavior, and alcohol abuse issues. The strategic counseling process is structured in 15 sessions and was based on problem-solving techniques and corrective behavioral strategies. During the sessions, it emerged that Sara had been a victim of sexual violence at the age of 6 and that she had never talked about the rape with anyone. At the age of 12, she began to experience social anxiety and shame, feelings that led her to use alcohol and seek violent sexual partners and bondage relationships. During the counseling sessions, Sara elaborated on her trauma, becoming more aware of her resources and her desires, and she learned to manage the sense of guilt and shame associated with the violence suffered, through alternative strategies. At the end of the process, Sara normalized her relationship with sex and alcohol, regaining her identity.

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“…Given the prevalence of interest in BDSM, it is not surprising that researchers have focused increasing attention on the subject, offering insights into the demographics and personalities of BDSM practitioners (e.g., Hébert & Weaver, 2014;Wismeijer & van Assen, 2013), the taxonomies and effects of BDSM activities (e.g., Alison et al, 2001;Sagarin et al, 2009), and the functions and benefits of BDSM communities (e.g., Graham et al, 2015) (see Brown et al, 2020;De Neef et al, 2019, for reviews). However, one particular topic has received relatively little attention from researchers: BDSM relationships.…”

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A Systematic Scoping Review of the Prevalence, Etiological, Psychological, and Interpersonal Factors Associated with BDSM

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What Is So Appealing About Being Spanked, Flogged, Dominated, or Restrained? Answers from Practitioners of Sexual Masochism/Submission

What Is So Appealing About Being Spanked, Flogged, Dominated, or Restrained? Answers from Practitioners of Sexual Masochism/Submission

Sexual Violence and Trauma in Childhood: A Case Report Based on Strategic Counseling

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