Psychology Today weighs in … it’s not all bad

November 21, 2009 · Posted in uncategorized · 3 Comments

I’m pleased to see that the author of this article in Psychology Today’s blog agrees that all fetishes aren’t bad, “as long as no one is being hurt.” Safe, sane, consensual adult spanking does not hurt anyone other than the requisite sting and pain associated with the act itself. When done properly with good communication and care, a spanking can be a wonderful experience. Follow the link to read the entire article, and see the list of the ten weirdest fetishes.

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The 10 Weirdest Sexual Fetishes

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The Victorian Era also spawned another fetish: spanking.

Myriad engravings, photos, and fantasy novellas depicting spanking and flagellation were circulated secretly among the conservative Victorians. I wonder if Lady Bumtickler’s Revels ever became a best seller.

So who else likes getting spanked?

Apparently lots. Spanking magazines were hits in the 1980s. They featured spank fiction and photos that catered to both man-spank-woman and woman-spank-man audiences.

A google search reveals that there are about 2,740,000 websites relevant to “spanking fetishes.” Still, it’s considered abnormal or strange.

So, I can’t help but think: Are fetishes bad?

Not necessarily. Dr. Daniel Harrop says, “There is nothing particularly wrong with fetishes, as long as no one is being hurt.” …

Tags: <fetish, Lady Bumtickler's Revels, Psychology Today, spank, spanking>

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