The New Yoga? Sadomasochism Leads To Altered States, Study Finds

Not a very in-depth article, but it offers a neurological and psychological “defense” of sadomasochism, and some insight to “flow” and “subspace”:

“Consensual sadomasochism was long considered pathological, but psychologists studying people interested in BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism) have failed to find evidence that these sexual practices are harmful. One study, published in May 2013, actually found that practitioners of BDSM were better off than the general population in some ways, including having secure relationships and lower anxiety.”

Read the rest at: https://www.livescience.com/43502-sadomasochism-mind-alteration.html

(Article written by Stephanie Pappas)

0 thoughts on “The New Yoga? Sadomasochism Leads To Altered States, Study Finds

  1. “The Dance of Souls” would not be my thing but I def go off to “subspace” in a good session and do find it sexual.I am always more relaxed after submission and would probably score lower in their test.

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