The History Of BDSM: From Underground Culture To Mainstream Awareness
Early Beginnings: 18th Century and Beyond The seeds of the modern BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism) movement were sown in 18th century Europe, where theatrical performances and masquerade balls allowed for a taste of forbidden pleasure among the aristocracy. However, it wasn’t until the late…