In this article, we examine progress and challenges in designing, implementing, and
evaluating culturally sensitive behavioral interventions by tailoring health communication to …

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 …

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

Hyoid fractures are uncommon, but when they occur they are commonly the result of
strangulation or hanging. Although there is a lack of available quantitative data, there is …

Sexual choking/strangulation encompasses a range of practices where pressure is applied
to the neck to restrict air or blood flow during a sexual encounter. While choking is most …

Rough sex has become prevalent among young adults, yet little is known about the
prevalence of consensual non-consent (CNC)—which is often enacted as role-playing …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review summarizes recent empirical work concerning the
intersection of BDSM or kink sexualities and LGBTQ+ sexual orientation populations. This …

ABSTRACT A recent wave of academic research has highlighted the wide-ranging and
negative impacts that stigma against kink has on kinksters. As scholarship continues to …

A growing proportion of the global population engages in alternative sexual behaviors and
relationships, which are commonly grouped and known as kink or BDSM (bondage …

This study aims to examine the effect of the level of awareness about BDSM on the attitudes
towards BDSM practitioners in a conservative country such as Malaysia. A total of 124 …