@article{ref1,
title="An exploration of the experience of harm in the bondage/discipline/sadomasochism community",
journal="Violence and victims",
year="2018",
author="Holt, Karen",
volume="33",
number="4",
pages="663-685",
abstract="This study sought to gain insight into the attitudes, beliefs, and values that shape bondage/discipline/sadomasochism (BDSM) activities and to explore the degree and consequences of unintended or non-negotiated harms, including physical, emotional, and sexual violence. A qualitative approach, consisting of 22 semistructured interviews and over 150 hours of observations of BDSM events and activities, was used to develop an in-depth exploration of the lived experiences of participants. Thematic analysis was employed to elucidate the ways in which participants define and in some cases experience harm. <br><br>FINDINGS suggest that individuals construct rational identities that emphasize safe practices and managing harm; however; there are instances where &quot;boundary slippage&quot; occurs. Implications for understanding the dynamics as well as the potential dangers of &quot;consensual&quot; violence are discussed.<br><br>© 2018 Springer Publishing Company, LLC.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-6708",
doi="10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-16-00194",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-16-00194"
}