The field of kink (or BDSM) studies has grown significantly in recent years, with several
areas of study being initiated. This paper summarizes the current state of kink research …

Given that sexual pleasure is a core component of sexual health, devices that are designed
to enhance and diversify sexual pleasure are particularly useful in clinical practice. Despite …

Background Probability-based surveys of college students typically assess sexual behaviors
such as oral, vaginal, and anal sex. Little is known about the broader range of sexual …

Few studies have systematically examined the relationship between kink behaviors and
sexual behaviors, yet even these preliminary studies indicate that the relationship is …

Consisting of Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, and sadism, the Dark Tetrad of
personality have previously been linked to diverse mating strategies. Here, we expand on …

In recent years, there has been growing interest among scholars in sexual practices as
leisure behavior. The present study focused on “pegging,” which is a new term for the sexual …

Compulsive Sexual Behaviours offers a unique approach to the struggles people face with
their out-of-control sexual behaviours. This comprehensive guide is deeply rooted in the …

People involved in kink (BDSM or fetish) subcultures often encounter stigma and bias in
healthcare settings or when seeking psychotherapy. Such individuals typically encounter …

In this theoretical paper the authors explore the connections between BDSM (ie, practices
involving bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, masochism) and CSA …

While general proclivities for BDSM participation have been investigated in various
countries, few large-scale studies have been conducted specifically with BDSM …