Those who delve into the Bondage & Discipline, Domination & Submission culture are mentally healthier than those who do not, according to an International Society of Sexual Medicine study that found BDSM practitioners are less neurotic, more open to new experiences and more conscientious.
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Among those trumpeting the study is William Grey, whose San Diego-based ThinGreyLine.com is an online, match-making service for the Fifty Shades of Grey crowd. Besides BDSM, the site specializes in bringing together those into cosplay (costume play) “and other forms of intriguing sexual fetishes.” (A military veteran, Grey is supporting the troops by offering free trial memberships to everyone during the Memorial Day weekend.)
No relation to Christian Grey, William Grey surmises that BDSM practitioners have better psychological health because being more open to sexual experiences and fulfilling their internal desires are less frustrated with their physical and emotional relationships.
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