A book that dispels the myths about those who prefer to go beyond
vanilla sex Sadomasochism: Powerful Pleasures is a comprehensive
exploration of the entire sexual subculture that lies on the
cutting edge of society. The mental health professions and society
have marginalized people who practice sadomasochism (SM).This
interdisciplinary collection dispels myths surrounding SM, bringing
together leading scholars from the fields of sexology, psychology,
sociology, and medicine, alongside queer studies and sexual
minority advocacy. Experts such as Thomas S. Weinberg, PhD, Susan
Wright, MA, Margaret Nichols, PhD, Odd Reiersol, PhD, Svein Skeid,
Rebecca F. Plante, PhD, Niklas Nordling, MPsych, and N. Kenneth
Sandnabba, PhD, among other stellar authorities, reveal research
findings, clinical data, and critical thinking about sexuality that
lies beyond vanilla. To gain a broader understanding of human
sexuality, the study of SM is crucial for what it reveals about us
as sexual beings. The text discusses the results of research into
practitioners' behaviors and perspectives, the prevalence of SM
behaviors in today's culture, and stresses the need for greater
tolerance and understanding. The realization of SM desires and
their acceptance are explored in detail. This unflinching look at
the world and the people of SM will guide scholars and lay people
alike into a more sensitive, sex-friendly viewpoint of the people
society calls kinky. Sadomasochism: Powerful Pleasures answers
questions such as: What is the nature of SM relationships? What are
the values and motives of SM participants? How do mental health
professionals regard and treat SM practitioners? Should
sadomasochism continue to be classified as a mental illness? What
is the legal status of SM and what are the consequences of
discrimination against SM practitioners? Does increasing visibility
of SM imagery decrease stigma or create added problems? What can
ordinary lovers learn from those we have marginalized about the
farther reaches of human erotic potential? Sadomasochism: Powerful
Pleasures is valuable, insightful reading for mental health
professionals, students, sex educators, sex counselors, sex
therapists, sex researchers, sexual health workers, sociologists,
sexual minority groups, and anyone interested in learning more
about the sexual pleasures that lie beyond the traditional.
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