Masochism describes the sexual pleasure derived from suffering and pain. But why do some people enjoy it, and where does this preference come from?
Masochism: The M in BDSM
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Perverse – wrong, twisted, unacceptable?
The term “perverse” originally means “turned around” or “reversed”. The adjective is often used in a sexual context.
Foot fetish: soles on their path to acceptance
Thanks to its high prevalence and prominent supporters, foot fetishism has become one of the most accepted fetishes in our society. But what lies behind it?
Talking about preferences: “And what are you into?”
Talking about preferences, inclinations, and fetishes can be daunting, feel unfamiliar, and evoke feelings of shame. Here are seven ideas.
Kinky – a bend in sexuality
In general language usage, “kinky” describes sexual practices, concepts, or fantasies that are considered unusual by the majority.
Vanilla isn’t everyone’s flavor. And that’s fine.
A term to differentiate oneself. However, there are different interpretations of what exactly that means. Much of what was once considered kinky is also practiced by vanillas.
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