And (BDSM) scene: people are exploring power dynamics
Sensuali’s resarch into COVID-19's impact on sexuality found a rise in interest in kink activities that could be performed solo and performed for others to see.
Trending upwards were keywords like ‘CEI’, ‘flogging’, ‘queening’, ‘foot worship’ and ‘voyeurism’.
Out with the kink misconceptions, in with newfound understanding.
Trending upwards were keywords like ‘CEI’, ‘flogging’, ‘queening’, ‘foot worship’ and ‘voyeurism’.
Out with the kink misconceptions, in with newfound understanding.
Common misconceptions around BDSM being centred on pain are changing.
Sensuali’s research found that sadomasochistic acts such as spanking are trending downward, while BDSM scenes are trending upwards.
Scenes are play sessions which feature a consensual power exchange, which typically centre around a dominant/submissive dynamic. These play sessions represent a form of creative expression, whether the scene involves role play, humiliation, worship, sensory play.
Sensuali research found that during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the following scenes saw a massive rise in search interest: CEI, flogging, queening, foot worship and voyeurism.
BDSM coach and kink educator Sarah Butcher (@SubintheCity) says that it’s a misconception to assume that kink always involves a physical sensation. “Actually, a huge part of BDSM and kink has always been psychological,” says Butcher.
“These kinds of kinks are becoming more popular because we're seeing so much more mainstream media coverage of this kind of thing,” says Gigi Engle, sex therapist.
The media coverage of character scene kinks, such as bratting or role play, “Because BDSM is becoming so much more accessible, people are accessing these parts of themselves that they may have not had words for before,” says Engle. “For instance, if you were a brat, you might not have realised that that was something that you were turned on by sexually because it just never occurred to you.”
“If you're wanting to explore BDSM on a deeper level, everyone can play around with the physical — a spank, choke, or a hair pull — but to really go deeper into exploring your deeper desires and taboos, it is all psychological.”
Butcher adds that it’s about having connection and trust with another person. “You actually don't need any of the physical whatsoever,” says Butcher. “That means that you could explore any kind of kink and it could all be completely psychological.”
Sensuali’s research found that sadomasochistic acts such as spanking are trending downward, while BDSM scenes are trending upwards.
Scenes are play sessions which feature a consensual power exchange, which typically centre around a dominant/submissive dynamic. These play sessions represent a form of creative expression, whether the scene involves role play, humiliation, worship, sensory play.
Sensuali research found that during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the following scenes saw a massive rise in search interest: CEI, flogging, queening, foot worship and voyeurism.
BDSM coach and kink educator Sarah Butcher (@SubintheCity) says that it’s a misconception to assume that kink always involves a physical sensation. “Actually, a huge part of BDSM and kink has always been psychological,” says Butcher.
“These kinds of kinks are becoming more popular because we're seeing so much more mainstream media coverage of this kind of thing,” says Gigi Engle, sex therapist.
The media coverage of character scene kinks, such as bratting or role play, “Because BDSM is becoming so much more accessible, people are accessing these parts of themselves that they may have not had words for before,” says Engle. “For instance, if you were a brat, you might not have realised that that was something that you were turned on by sexually because it just never occurred to you.”
“If you're wanting to explore BDSM on a deeper level, everyone can play around with the physical — a spank, choke, or a hair pull — but to really go deeper into exploring your deeper desires and taboos, it is all psychological.”
Butcher adds that it’s about having connection and trust with another person. “You actually don't need any of the physical whatsoever,” says Butcher. “That means that you could explore any kind of kink and it could all be completely psychological.”