People stigmatize BDSM practitioners more than the gay/lesbian population, according to a new study
“Results showed that BDSM practitioners faced higher levels of stigma than lesbian or gay people. This level of stigma was not significantly affected by the participants age, gender, or level of COVID-19 stress. Stigma toward people who are lesbian or gay was lower than stigma toward BDSM practitioners, but higher than stigma shown toward the control group of people in romantic relationships.”