This paper provides a comprehensive review of contemporary research on BDSM (Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission, Sadism-Masochism). Moving beyond historical pathologization, the analysis focuses on three core areas: (1) the structural and communicative models of consent (SSC, RACK, PRICK), (2) psychological outcomes and the "BDSM paradox" (lower neuroticism and higher well-being among practitioners), and (3) the sociosexual dynamics of power exchange. The paper concludes with implications for clinical practice and legal frameworks.
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