American survey data puts BDSM experience higher than most outsiders guess, and lower than the internet implies.
What the research is about
Sex and Psychology's infographic is the place for the figure. This page is the place for what you do with it.
Source: How Many Americans Have Tried BDSM? (Infographic), Sex and Psychology, August 16,
- Figures, samples, and methods are on that page.
How this shows up in public play
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A national percentage is not your local scene.
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Tried and practiced are different.
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Use the directory to see what is actually scheduled near you.
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If you are in the "tried" group and felt lost, start with a beginner workshop.