How Many Americans Have Tried BDSM? (Infographic)

The immense popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey has prompted a lot of curiosity about BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism). Among other things, people have begun to wonder just how many of us have explored BDSM practices before. Unfortunately, however, this isn’t a sexual activity that researchers have routinely inquired about on national sex surveys–at least not until now. A study published in the journal PLOS ONE offers some insight. Check out the infographic below for a look at Americans’ interest in and experiences with various BDSM acts and some of the key takeaways from this survey.

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