I would not prefer to do BDSM because, from my personal experience, I never really felt pleasure coming out of pain. However, to some, BDSM is considered a unique method of sexual expression, and, to some, it is considered sexual abuse. It may be considered sexual abuse if one of the parties does not favor it, and, therefore, views it as being violent. It may mean more than just being chains and whips, and maybe power, privilege, and gender equality. If two people want to perform BDSM together, the main guiding principles are meant to be safety, hurt but not cause harm, no self-destruction, have full consent, and never be under the influence of any form of substance. In conclusion, these principles reveal how BDSM tends to be misunderstood by society, especially since because society rarely realizes that two people may be comfortable with performing BDSM. Therefore, BDSM is a healthy form of sexual expression. Also, many would be suprised knowing which kind of people do it. In particular, according to the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom, “You do not have to be afraid of people who engage in SM. SM players are doctors, lawyers, teachers, construction workers, secretaries, and everything else you can imagine.” Since sadomasochism is consented between adults, it is not criminal behavior. Sadomasochism is not abuse if trust, honesty, and COMMUNICATION are exchanged between two consenting adults. Finally, Sadomasochism is not non-consensual. Why? Because one does not consent to be emotionally damaged, physically abused, or mentally abused.

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