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From Misconception to Meaning: A Trauma-Informed Understanding of BDSM
Defining BDSM BDSM, commonly referred to as kink, S&M, or leather, is an abbreviation of bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism. It refers to a physical, psychological, and sexual practice often involving consensual power exchange. Within the community, it is mainly considered within four categories: practices (“play” or “scenes”), a lifestyle […]
Sophia Gamez, M.S.
June 10, 2026
