Interesting article on "kink"

I ran across this article very early this a.m. and found it kind of interesting. I'm not a real introspective person…my kinks are my kinks and I enjoy them That having been said, there is, I'm sure, more to it than that if you start really thinking about it/them!! Anyhow, this article is not particularly deep or comprehensive, but it does have some thought-provoking content,,,,maybe lead to some further research. Maybe the “doctoral thesis” I sometimes (jokingly) refer to in my posts will materialize one of these days. In the meantime, enjoy your kink(s)…and, if appropriate…GO HANG A BAG!!

https://theswaddle.com/what-is-kink-the-psychology-behind-sexual-behavior/

Good article. Covers lots. What I find a huge problem is the stigmatizing of kink in everyday social life and media. On talk radio or news, kinks seem to be always ridiculed or considered abnormal. This is so hypocritical as there seem to be so many people with some sort of kink. I see no problems with any of them unless they become physically or mentally harmful, obsessive or interfere with your normal life.

Didn't find that article all that interesting - lots of definitions and some quotes, but nothing really conclusive. I'm a bit jaded and don't put a lot of stock in pyschobableists analysis and conclusions about what drives us down a particular paraphilia. Guess I equate it to why some folks are interestEd in different disciplines (science, economics, finance, social work etc.) Or different sports. They either have a skill/interest in that area or they just “found” it satisfying. Same goes for kinks. Some are wired for anal stimulation (RTs, enemas, etc,) some for breasts, some for pain, or any of the other kinks you can find in the “Tags” list. Don't care “why” I like something, just happy I have it to enjoy. I just don't need to analyze or justify it.

It certainly is an interesting piece of work. I'm sure many Zity enthusiasts will be able to relate to this.

Thanks for posting the link.

I found this article rather validating of fetishism/kinkster experiences and highlighting how they shouldn't be viewed as a dark/forbidden sexual corner. Admitted kind of a generalized article, but I thought they brought up some great points about kink/fetishism. For example, trauma victims being able to take back control from said trauma, or for LGBTQIA+ individuals being able to have intimacy and sexual needs addressed in a way that perhaps allows them greater comfortability with their identities. A lot of other interesting topics brought up, like giving people who are sexually turned on by minors some legal, healthier alternatives (a whole discussion in and of itself I am sure). It kind of makes me want to do further research into this topic!