The Surprising Health Benefits of BDSM
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It’s only been a couple of years since the medical industry decided participation in fetishism and sadomasochism was no longer considered a mental disorder. It’s no surprise there aren’t many long term and older studies about BDSM. Thankfully, in recent years, researchers have started seriously studying the effects of BDSM and their findings are surprising (well, surprising to the researchers– many BDSM practitioners have always known it was doing something good!)
Now, thanks to research, we have better evidence of exactly what it’s doing to our minds and bodies. In this about.com article I dive into the health benefits of BDSM. What you learn might (or might not) surprise you!
Click to read the full article: The Health Benefits of BDSM on about.com
Two things: had no idea fetishism was once diagnosed as a mental defect! I love the paragraph under improved mental health …all the things ones needs for the last section, healthy relationships. Dommes had lower cortisol levels after sessions? Where’s my whip o.O
I find that BDSM helps me stay sane, there’s just something about completely letting go that really de-stresses me. I’ve also got such a problem with thinking, BDSM helps me stay in the moment and focus on the sensations that are happening.
There is freedom in bondage!