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Originally Posted by Valkyrie  What do you all think about bdsm, specifically bondage, like being tied up, blindfolded, etc? My partner and I participate in bondage on occasion, and quite frankly, I love it. |
I think it's Oh So Yummy.
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Originally Posted by Valkyrie What I'm interested in knowing people's opinions on is whether this can be detrimental to personal growth. I like the activity, but I'm having doubts whether it is good for me and him in the long run. Is it detrimental to personal growth to desire being tied down and controlled? Is it detrimental to act on a desire to tie someone down and control them (assuming they like it)? |
It can be excellent for growth -
for self-acceptance (accepting drives that are primal and not oft-explored)
for self-exploration (exploring yourself in roles you don't normally take on in your every day life; exploring states you haven't experienced before)
for emotional health (having a safe space with a person you trust to explore and master your emotions around some particular types of experiences)
I know lots of people feel they achieve a sense of personal empowerment triggered by going through an exploration of this sort of thing.