Kinky Asexuals, Pretransition Dysphoria and Sub Drop
Is BDSM all about sex? Would it be weird or intrusive of me to go to a BDSM dungeon looking to be tied up in a non-sexual way, just to see how it felt?
BDSM is not all about sex, and what you’re describing is neither inherently weird nor inherently intrusive. Many people engage in BDSM for reasons that have little or nothing to do with sexual arousal.
Trust and vulnerability
Physical sensations (such as restraint, pressure, or impact)
Emotional connection
Mindfulness or altered mental states (sometimes called “subspace”)
Artistic or aesthetic experiences
Power exchange and role dynamics
Some…
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