From My Archive 1999 To ?

[Apostate]

So naturally my research reflex engaged, and I went looking for numbers and percentages of people participating in BDSM (50 Shades of Grey generated lots of articles, many sensationalism free).

Not entirely irony free.

1. How many people are into S&M?

According to researchers, the number likely falls somewhere between 2 percent and 62 percent. That’s right: Somewhere between 2 percent and 62 percent. A pollster who published numbers like that should be looking for a new job. But when you’re asking people about their sex habits, the wording of the question makes all the difference.

The Surprising Psychology of BDSM

Who does it, what do they do, and how does it affect them?

www.psychologytoday.com

But a substantial subset of the population is somehow engaged in various kinds of kink. The subset of those into crux, in numbers and percentages, has eluded my occasional researches since 2002. But I suspect my characterization of crux as "a vanishingly small demographic" is accurate.

 

[ShadowWolf]

So naturally my research reflex engaged, and I went looking for numbers and percentages of people participating in BDSM (50 Shades of Grey generated lots of articles, many sensationalism free).

Not entirely irony free.

1. How many people are into S&M?

According to researchers, the number likely falls somewhere between 2 percent and 62 percent. That’s right: Somewhere between 2 percent and 62 percent. A pollster who published numbers like that should be looking for a new job. But when you’re asking people about their sex habits, the wording of the question makes all the difference.

The Surprising Psychology of BDSM

Who does it, what do they do, and how does it affect them?

www.psychologytoday.com

But a substantial subset of the population is somehow engaged in various kinds of kink. The subset of those into crux, in numbers and percentages, has eluded my occasional researches since 2002. But I suspect my characterization of crux as "a vanishingly small demographic" is accurate.

In the article they mention the concept of flow. I have read the book on this. I would recommend reading this book. Another psychological concept that would relate to BDSM I think is the theory of needs written by Abraham Maslow. Basically it says that each person has a set of needs which are: physiological, safety, belonginess & love, esteem, and self-actualization. If you think about it BDSM could be found in each part of the needs. Being tied to a cross could fulfill the physiological and safety needs. The belonginess & love and esteem going through the process of crucifixion. Finally completing the crucifixion process could achieve self-actualization which is achieving a goal one has set.

 

[messaline]

How many people are into S&M?

I think that it's impossible to answer this question because, in first, who could admit to practice something which is yet considered like deviant , and in second, because it's difficult to specify what is really BDSM : is it starting from the moment where a partner wants to make love with handcuffs or when there is really pain ?
For me, obviously that the pain is unavoidable but who can endure it , in a consensual practice of course, and till which level ?

 

[ErikaVonHeim]

I think that it's impossible to answer this question because, in first, who could admit to practice something which is yet considered like deviant , and in second, because it's difficult to specify what is really BDSM : is it starting from the moment where a partner wants to make love with handcuffs or when there is really pain ?
For me, obviously that the pain is unavoidable but who can endure it , in a consensual practice of course, and till which level ?

No idea, and anyway I am attracted to S, and forget the M! I fall in love with other sadists, you see.

 

[phlebas]

ok, time for some more
#1 note the cornu
#4 from a story by Jedakk

 

[ErikaVonHeim]

ok, time for some more

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Always suffering women? I love triumphant women hurting women...

 

[Possum]

Barbaria1 said:


Bring back the back side ... arms over and behind ... one of my favorite ways to imagine being crucified ...
Here's a few that I took of a cross with animation I made at CW a few years ago. Hope you enjoy Barbaria

 

[poem21045]

Barbaria1 said:


Bring back the back side ... arms over and behind ... one of my favorite ways to imagine being crucified ...
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I agree! That position thrusts all the goodies out front.
Case in point:

 

[foggybottom]

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The same model seen from the front - definitely female.

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The model is Nina from the early days of Kink.com, she made the mistake of doing a shoot with PD who had her moaning and crying with little effort.

 

[phlebas]

Always suffering women? I love triumphant women hurting women...

I'm equal opportunities, I'll post them when I have them.

I agree! That position thrusts all the goodies out front.
Case in point:
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Full points to her, though she is trying to take her weight on her legs, of course, she is properly suspended.

OK, let's continue down memory lane, 2006

ah, how about some Ashley Renee on a low cross? Is she still around?

 

[poem21045]

how about some Ashley Renee on a low cross? Is she still around?

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According to Google, Ashley (real name: Mickey Marsalli) is alive at 55 years old. Her website is still active, although I noticed that the last update was January of this year

 

[phlebas]

Sorry been a while since I posted here, this is the last one for a few weeks as I'm going away

 

[Jollyrei]

These are very nice indeed.

 

[Harsh Martinet]

A bit of history... I believe this crux pic depicts two real persons, Diane and Bridgette. Demulotto did a number of crux scenes featuring them.They were very active years ago with various sites. They were also very much in love with each other. Diane actually had a modelling career and was featured in a few TV commercials. It was very strange to see her on the screen knowing her "other" side.
These two pics are from a story I started for them....the pics provided by Steve Cordero. They were very much into the theme of suffering for each other.

 

[Harsh Martinet]

I suppose you're imagining you and Judith in both of these perilous situations....
I'd like to see you both riding that fearsome horse, wearing those yokes that present your breasts so arrogantly for the whip... suffering..non apologetic for your misunderstood love....

 

[messaline]

Yes, the third'one could be wonderful !!!

 

[Harsh Martinet]

I suspect neither of you would hesitate to face such punishment...rather than renounce your love...the lash and those wicked sawteeth only serving to arouse you more....

 

[Harsh Martinet]

Yes, the third'one could be wonderful !!!

The punishment carried out before a huge crowd...

 

[Harsh Martinet]

The punishment carried out before a huge crowd...

Perhaps a public pussy whipping after your ride is completed....I know how you enjoy hanging by your ankles...legs spread WIDE.....

 

[messaline]

The punishment carried out before a huge crowd...

Mmmmmmm ! YES !!! ... and they will applause at each scream from us !