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10.34296/07012024
Abstract
Consent is a pivotal, defining feature of BDSM. As such, much can be learned by examining conceptualizations of consent among those who engage in BDSM. Using a mixed methods approach, this study explores how 92 BDSM practitioners conceptualize and practice consent. Participants defined consent as an ongoing, enthusiastic, and voluntary agreement. We examine how BDSM practitioners ensure consent, educate others about consent, and handle consent violations. Findings include strategies for consent education and sexual assault prevention. This study highlights the importance of greater awareness and understanding of BDSM and consent.
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Pless, J., Morrissey Stahl, K. A., & Reeves, M. (2026). Considering Consent: What We Can Learn From BDSM. Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, 7 (1). https://doi.org/10.34296/07012024
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