Some people associate BDSM with images of people being heldin chains in a dark secret dungeon, and then being whipped in some form ofmacabre, if not horrific, pleasure. This is an indulgence for people with mental illness BDSMDevices.
What is BDSM and who practices it?
BDSM stands for Bondage and Discipline, Dominance andSubmission, and Sadism and Masochism aka Sadomasochism. Although there aremany definitions of the term, the one most commonly accepted is this.
Let's take a look at each sub-term and describe it briefly:
1. Bondage is the act of physically restraintingsomeone using devices like handcuffs or ropes.
2. Discipline is the act of being punished or punished.
3. Sadism is the practice of obtaining pleasure fromsuffering, pain, or cruelty.
4. Masochism is the act of obtaining pleasure fromphysical, mental or emotional pain.
Although the major sub-groups of BDSM fall within their owndefinition, it covers a wide range of practices. Some are obvious, others lessso. These include:
1. Servitude or slavery
2. Spanking/flogging/canning/whipping
3. Suspension
4. Humiliation
5. Sadism/masochism
6. Sensory deprivation (Example: blindfolding).
7. Tattooing and body piercing
8. Restrictions on movement
9. Sensation-play (Example, tickling)
10. Medical procedures
BDSM can include any combination of these practices, but itis not limited. It is as diverse as the people who practiceit. Eroticism is the common thread.
Which people are BDSM-accredited?
Contrary to what the media portrays, BDSM does not involvehardcore sadism and pornography. BDSM activities can be performed byanyone from all walks of society, regardless of their sexual orientation or background. Most participants are normal, well-adjusted and even respected members of their communities.
What is BDSM abuse?
It is said that people who practice it do it forfun. SSC is the key word. It's not about forcing someone to dosomething they don’t want to do. Both parties can do what they want. It involves two happy people.
BDSM can also appear subtle and highly erotic. For example,you might tickle or stimulate sensitive parts of your body with a feather,paintbrush, or other similar object. It may cause pain.
BDSM requires trust from all parties. It's difficult tofind partners if you don't trust each other.
Why BDSM?
This is where things get complicated. Humans are complexcreatures. There are many reasons. The obvious reason is just plainfun. It may be to fulfill fantasies. Others do it for the role-playing. Some people feel it as a feeling of dominance, while others feel it as submission. There are many other reasons.
Are we just witnessing another passing trend?
While not shaming it, the media takes BDSM lightly as if itwere a passing trend. It is more than a mere trend. The continued growthand financial success of bondage equipment companies are evidence.
