A popular assumption about people who engage in BDSM is that there must be some kind of psychological pathology underlying their kink. So, is BDSM healthy?
Recognizing domestic violence versus BDSM in relationships can be difficult, but is possible when you understand the key differences.
The following criteria can help identify a healthy BDSM relationships versus violence. These criteria are taken directly from psychiatry reports.
There are many articles relating to the pornography epidemic but there are few studies about those assertions and even fewer about pornography and BDSM.
Consent is a hot button topic today. The #metoo movement continues to grow and the supreme court nomination brought to light the suffering of many sexual abuse survivors. The general public is starting to realize that we do not teach consent to our children Those of us who work in the fields of sexuality (sex […]
Sex addiction now seems to be tossed around rather lightly. Behaviors, such as BDSM fetishes are often labeled incorrectly.
In the psychological community, there’s often an assumption that people who enjoy being spanked, and other BDSM behaviors, are doing so based on some pathology.
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Earlier this year, Dr. Justin Lehmiller published his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life. Dr. Lehmiller is a researcher and writer about human sexuality. I became familiar with his work from his blog, Sex and Psychology and use his textbook […]
One of the many comments I often hear when talking about pornography and young people is, “What’s the big deal? I saw my dad’s playboy when I was a kid and I’m ok.” This statement is true on many accounts. Yes, many people grew up sneaking a peek at a Playboy or Penthouse magazine and […]
