Introduction
The selected video revolves around the partially tabooed topic of BDSM as for broad populations, it is considered some kind of unhealthy or perverted practice that cannot be attractive to mentally and sexually healthy people. However, the clip delves into the issue and explains the basics of the practice and how people should behave and act to be sexually satisfied when doing BDSM (“BDSM 101”).
The core idea of the video is that pain and power can be powerful arousers that attract people. This message correlates with the concepts provided in chapter 9, stating that sexual expression is a complex process through which people show their selves and desires. They might be extremely diverse because of the existence of multiple factors that shape our preferences and contribute to the development of various fetishes. As for BDSM, it also presupposes the presence of some sexualized objects such as leather, latex, power play, role play, and others that can be considered fetishes (“BDSM 101”). People use them in their sexual life to achieve higher levels of satisfaction and express themselves.
Discussion
The video and information provided by it show that, contrary to some opinions stating that BDSM is a negative practice that humiliates people and their dignity, there is a set of factors why this practice might attract people sexually.
It contains elements that work effectively and affects brain centers responsible for pleasure. The given information might help to reconsider the existing biased attitude to BDSM and people who like it as at the moment, the majority of its fans are ashamed of this fact and had to hide their preferences even from their partners. The video shows how BDSM works and why it should be considered an accepted sexual practice, and individuals should feel free to share their preferences to acquire the desired level of relief, trust, and satisfaction, as it is a critical component of their lives.
Work Cited
“BDSM 101.” YouTube, uploaded by lacigreen. 2015. Web.