Source: Punchng.com
USA – BDSM, an acronym for Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, and Sadism and Masochism, is a form of consensual sexual expression involving power play and role-playing.
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While often shrouded in taboo, understanding its complexities can provide insight into human sexuality and the various ways people experience pleasure.
A 2020 publication by four researchers from the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State – Rebecca Offong, Glory Ajet, Paula Ajayi, and Emmanuel Amoo – titled, “Perception and Participation of Nigerian Students in Deviant Sexual Activities” clearly states that the concept is ‘deviant’ and ‘un-African’.
It noted that although the history of sadomasochism now known as BDSM (bondage and discipline, dominance and submission and sadism and masochism) could be traced to the 19th century, it began to gain popularity through mainstream media in 2011.
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