Sadism and masochism show up in fantasy data more than most people admit out loud.
What the research is about
Sex and Psychology covers how common they are. Get the rate from them.
Source: How Common Are Sexual Sadism and Masochism?, Sex and Psychology, May 18,
- Figures, samples, and methods are on that page.
How this shows up in public play
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Common in private fantasy is not a green light in a club.
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Match intensity to experience.
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A safeword and a spotter matter more as intensity goes up.
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If you want numbers for a talk, link the source. Do not invent a percentage.