How Many People are Involved in the BDSM Scene?

BDSM, in all its varieties, has gone from activities on the edge of the sensual spectrum, a subculture that registered on the fringe of American consciousness, to a broader acknowledgement among U.S. adults. It just doesn’t seem unusual anymore. BDSM motifs frequently appear in our popular discourse, so frequently that it becomes natural to wonder exactly how many people participate in BDSM.

Contemporary sexologists estimate that roughly 15% of the population regularly engage in BDSM play. This covers a spectrum of BDSM activities ranging from hardcore domination to mild restraint and spanking play, as well as everything in between.

Setting Up Your Home Dungeon: A Brief Primer

You might be one of the lucky doms or subs to have a public dungeon in your home town, but even if you are, wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private dungeon in your own home, lovingly tailored and equipped with all the necessary BDSM toys to accommodate your particular kinks down to the last detail? It may seem like an impossibly expensive proposition, or depending on your living situation, utterly impractical due to space considerations. Still, no matter what you have in terms of a budget or available space, you can set up your own BDSM dungeon with all your favorite BDSM swings, spreaders and toys without breaking the bank.

How to Find Your Ideal BDSM Partner

If you’ve just moved to a new city or you’re getting into the BDSM scene for the first time, the prospect of finding a suitable partner can be daunting. Your average personals column doesn’t usually yield many prospects and blurting out your interests at a singles bar isn’t exactly a winning proposition either. The good news is that there are plenty of avenues for meeting people into the BDSM scene, and by hooking up with the right communities, both online and in the real world, you’ll be sharing quality dungeon time with your ideal dom or sub very soon.