Most "what is BDSM" pages are opinion. This one points at a research roundup, then at a real event.
What the research is about
Sex and Psychology lists seven findings about kink and BDSM. Read their list for the studies. Use this page to decide what to do next.
Source: 7 Things You Should Know About Kink and BDSM, Sex and Psychology, August 3,
- Figures, samples, and methods are on that page.
How this shows up in public play
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Kink is more common in fantasy than in weekly practice.
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Consent habits from the community are the part worth copying.
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A research summary is not a skill class.
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Your next step is a local munch, class, or dungeon night, not a harder scene.