"It Felt Sexually Liberating": An Examination of How Black Women's Awareness of Kink and BDSM Informs Their Sex Lives.

IF 2.7 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Journal of Sex Research Pub Date : 2024-11-19 DOI:10.1080/00224499.2024.2426002

Natalie Malone, Jasmine N Johnson, Shemeka Thorpe, Monyae A Kerney, Brenice Duroseau, Marla Renee Stewart, B Ethan Coston, Kasey Vigil, Candice N Hargons

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Abstract

Kink and BDSM can have healing and liberatory potential for practitioners, whether kink-identified or not, particularly Black women and those who are members of alternative sexual communities. This study presents data from N = 22 kink/BDSM-identified, experienced, and non-kinky/BDSM Black ciswomen on their awareness of and engagement in kink and BDSM (bondage and discipline, sadism and masochism, dominance, and submission). Qualitative data were from Phase Two of The Big Sex Study, a #HotGirlScience participatory action project. Reflexive thematic analysis resulted in four themes: (1) Kink/BDSM Introductions, (2) Identity Within/Outside of Kink/BDSM, (3) Kink/BDSM in Action (subthemes: Principles and Values, Sexual Practices, Partner Compatibility, and Digital Spaces), and (4) Liberation and Healing. Participants reported 49 kink/BDSM activities and demonstrated an awareness of kink/BDSM identities, values, and behaviors regardless of their experience or identification with kink/BDSM. We conclude with implications for research and practice.

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"感觉性解放"：研究黑人女性对 Kink 和 BDSM 的认识如何影响她们的性生活。

淫荡和 BDSM 对从业者（无论是否有淫荡认同），尤其是黑人女性和另类性群体成员，具有治愈和解放的潜能。本研究提供了 N = 22 名被认定为变态/BDSM 的、有经验的和非变态/BDSM 的黑人顺式女性的数据，说明她们对变态和 BDSM（捆绑和管教、虐待狂和受虐狂、支配和服从）的认识和参与情况。定性数据来自 #HotGirlScience 参与式行动项目 "大性研究 "的第二阶段。反思性主题分析产生了四个主题：(1) Kink/BDSM 介绍，(2) Kink/BDSM 内外的身份认同，(3) Kink/BDSM 行动（次主题：原则与价值观、性关系、支配与服从）：原则与价值观、性实践、伴侣兼容性和数字空间），以及（4）解放与治愈。参与者报告了 49 项变态/BDSM 活动，并展示了他们对变态/BDSM 身份、价值观和行为的认识，无论他们对变态/BDSM 的体验或认同程度如何。最后，我们总结了研究和实践的意义。

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Journal of Sex Research Multiple-

CiteScore

7.00

自引率

11.10%

发文量

121

期刊介绍： The Journal of Sex Research (JSR) is a scholarly journal devoted to the publication of articles relevant to the variety of disciplines involved in the scientific study of sexuality. JSR is designed to stimulate research and promote an interdisciplinary understanding of the diverse topics in contemporary sexual science. JSR publishes empirical reports, theoretical essays, literature reviews, methodological articles, historical articles, teaching papers, book reviews, and letters to the editor. JSR actively seeks submissions from researchers outside of North America.