New research from Finland suggests interest in BDSM is surprisingly common
“For their study, the researchers analyzed data from 8,137 Finnish individuals who participated in the Genetics of Sexuality and Aggression (GSA) project, a longitudinal survey of twins and their siblings. As part of the survey, participants were asked a variety of questions regarding BDSM. They also completed assessments of personality traits. Paarnio found that 37% of women and 23% of men reported that they had been sexually dominated at least once or more, while 25% of women and 32% of men reported that they had sexually dominated their partner at least once or more. In addition, 38% of women and 36% of men reported having an interest in BDSM.”
