Recent studies on BDSM claim that practicing it improves self-esteem, communication skills, and even mental health

There can be wax in between, and even a harness and a collar tied around the neck of the person who decides to be submissive, held by the one who is dominating, but it is most likely that it involves more subtle gestures between someone who wants to surrender - obey - and another who wants to control - dominate -. This is explained by sexologist Norma Ageitos: "A consensual power asymmetry and performed through a power exchange between those who participate". It will sound simpler if the very well-known Fifty Shades of Grey is mentioned, but in reality, we are talking about BDSM (Bondage, domination, and sadomasochism, by its English acronym). The novelty is that if this type of sex - the hardcore one, to put it bluntly - is practiced, it is more than likely that there will be consequences - good ones - in professional life and that, in addition, it will improve mental health. Recent studies on how it influences the brain to submit to another or be submitted by another affirm this. In reality, BDSM practices are still part of the psychiatric Bible, the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), that is, the list of what is considered a mental disorder. But BDSM is not listed as such, but as paraphilia; the word used by psychology to designate a mental deviation. Perhaps to remove it from this list, research on the subject is proliferating. For example, a report prepared in 2013 by the University of Tilburg, in the Netherlands, and published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, opened the door to a large number of subsequent investigations, as it was stated that "those who practice BDSM present better mental health indicators" than those who practice conventional sex - what fans of the D/s (Domination/submission) universe call "vanilla sex" -. And the ultimate: its practice reduces stress and improves communication skills so much that it helps improve professional careers. Without going that far - so much to BDSM, that is - it is almost common sense that whoever leads an active sex life has better work productivity. Basically, because they arrive happier at work. But this has also been studied by the University of Oregon, in the United States: "Those who prioritize having sex arrive at work with an advantage". In Spain, expert sexologists in the matter coincide with the mentioned studies. Psychologist and sexologist Ignasi Puig Rodas maintains that everything is due to the fact that "BDSM is an intense practice that forces us to live situations in which we get more out of our skills". And he asks: "When do you learn more to navigate, through a swamp with a small sailboat or going to cross the Cape Horn?" This is what sexologist Norma Ageitos, a member of the State Association of Sexology Professionals (AEPS), calls "the liberating effect of being oneself". Because both Puig and Ageitos nuance that "BDSM practices are not yet socially accepted" and "many people live it in a hidden way". "People are very concerned about being normal,...