BDSM, ACE scores, and coping: An investigation of BDSM practitioners

This study is interested in understanding the relationship between BDSM and emotional approach coping skills. This is under a theoretical assumption that there are positive benefits to being a regular practitioner of BDSM. Some stereotypes of people who practice BDSM involve a pathological or traumatized narrative. To test this assumption ACE scores were also measured along with both positive and negative coping skills. This research hopes to provide more clarity to the growing knowledge of positive sexuality as a healing tool.