Leather or latex clothing, whipping or whipping, handcuffs with kittens: the elements of the BDSM world (bondage, discipline, domination, submission, sadomasochism) are everywhere in popular culture. But what exactly is BDSM? Sexologist Myriam Daguzan Bernier defined it as “a set of sexual games characterized by the eroticization of pain and […] power exchange. [Il] is structured around a community of followers whose calculated, agreed upon and permitted practices have found the erotic universe. “
Contrary to popular belief, BDSM is not a deviant practice. The sexologist explained that in order to accomplish this, you need to have good maturity, good communication skills and an intense awareness of the actions you are taking. He gives us details on the various rules that govern this sexual practice.
The sexologist looks, among other things, at studies that have proven that BDSM can help treat chronic pain or even endometriosis.
Source: Radio-Canada
