| She first demystified BDSM or kink, which is typically conducted according to rules of consent and care. |
| After many more visits and discussions with BDSMers, I began to understand the power play and sexual high that BDSM can bring. |
| She explained that her research focused on the experiences of people with disabilities in the BDSM or kink communities. |
| It is used in BDSM for splaying out a bound person, not unlike the crucifix of antiquity. |
| For instance, when a couple is having trouble, the tension and hostility can bleed into BDSM scenes. |
| And the respect, along with guidelines about pain and safewords keep BDSM practice from becoming abuse. |
