Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM)
Introduction The acronym BDSM combines terms describing various consensual sexual practices: bondage and discipline (B/D), dominance and submission (D/S), and sadism and masochism (S/M). In recent years, interest in BDSM culture has grown, both socially—likely driven by the popularity of related bo...
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Introduction
The acronym BDSM combines terms describing various consensual sexual practices: bondage and discipline (B/D), dominance and submission (D/S), and sadism and masochism (S/M). In recent years, interest in BDSM culture has grown, both socially—likely driven by the popularity of related books and films—and academically.
Purpose of the work
This article aims to compile the most recent information on BDSM (bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism) based on the latest available literature.
Materials and Methods
The PubMed database was searched for scientific articles in which the term "BDSM" appeared in the title, abstract, or keywords. Due to the limited number of publications on this topic, the search was restricted to articles published between 2014 and 2024.
Results and Conclusions
The prevalence of BDSM varies widely in studies, ranging from a few percent of the population to nearly half. Studies suggest a potential link between childhood sexual abuse and a heightened interest in BDSM, particularly among women who take on submissive roles. Societal stigma and widespread misconceptions about BDSM practices continue to have a negative impact on those who engage in them. Authors emphasize the necessity of further research on BDSM practices due to the limited and sometimes contradictory findings, particularly regarding the prevalence of BDSM interest and hormonal changes resulting from these practices.
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| spelling | doaj-art-8dcb21608a794b4e98e76fcb065c8e602025-01-14T08:22:49ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-01-013710.12775/QS.2025.37.57298Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM)Krystian Wdowiak0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6579-3695Agnieszka Maciocha1https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3752-332XJulia Wąż2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2626-538XAleksandra Witas3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4082-2653Weronika Chachaj4https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6346-4878Adrian Muzyka5https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7816-5510Julia Rydzek6https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2550-5070Ewa Gardocka7https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2677-915X University Clinical Hospital No. 4 in Lublin, 8 Jaczewskiego St., 20-964 Lublin, PolandMedical University of Lublin, Lublin, Aleje Racławickie 1, 20-059 Lublin, PolandMedical University of Silesia, Wroclaw, wybrzeże Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, PolandHoly Spirit Specialist Hospital in Sandomierz, Zygmunta Schinzla St., 13, 27-600 Sandomierz, PolandCardinal Stefan Wyszyński Regional Specialist Hospital Independent Public Healthcare Centre, al. Kraśnicka 100, 20-718 Lublin, PolandMedical University of Silesia, Wroclaw, wybrzeże Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, PolandMedical University of Silesia, Wroclaw, wybrzeże Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, PolandMedical University of Silesia, Wroclaw, wybrzeże Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, Poland Introduction The acronym BDSM combines terms describing various consensual sexual practices: bondage and discipline (B/D), dominance and submission (D/S), and sadism and masochism (S/M). In recent years, interest in BDSM culture has grown, both socially—likely driven by the popularity of related books and films—and academically. Purpose of the work This article aims to compile the most recent information on BDSM (bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism) based on the latest available literature. Materials and Methods The PubMed database was searched for scientific articles in which the term "BDSM" appeared in the title, abstract, or keywords. Due to the limited number of publications on this topic, the search was restricted to articles published between 2014 and 2024. Results and Conclusions The prevalence of BDSM varies widely in studies, ranging from a few percent of the population to nearly half. Studies suggest a potential link between childhood sexual abuse and a heightened interest in BDSM, particularly among women who take on submissive roles. Societal stigma and widespread misconceptions about BDSM practices continue to have a negative impact on those who engage in them. Authors emphasize the necessity of further research on BDSM practices due to the limited and sometimes contradictory findings, particularly regarding the prevalence of BDSM interest and hormonal changes resulting from these practices. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57298BDSMBondage-DisciplineDominance-SubmissionSadomasochism |
| spellingShingle | Krystian Wdowiak Agnieszka Maciocha Julia Wąż Aleksandra Witas Weronika Chachaj Adrian Muzyka Julia Rydzek Ewa Gardocka Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM) Quality in Sport BDSM Bondage-Discipline Dominance-Submission Sadomasochism |
| title | Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM) |
| title_full | Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM) |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM) |
| title_short | Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM) |
| title_sort | exploring bondage discipline dominance submission and sadomasochism bdsm |
| topic | BDSM Bondage-Discipline Dominance-Submission Sadomasochism |
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