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S/M (sadomasochistic) interactions in semi-public settings

C Moser1

  • 1Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA. docx2@ix.netcom.com

Journal of Homosexuality
|September 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Sadomasochistic (S/M) parties are organized events for exhibiting S/M behavior. This study analyzes their structure, function, and purpose, noting a lack of orgasm-focused sexual activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Sexuality Studies

Background:

  • Semi-public events for sadomasochistic (S/M) behavior are termed 'parties' by participants.
  • Understanding the social dynamics and behavioral patterns within these events is crucial for research in human sexuality and social psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the structure, function, and purpose of S/M parties.
  • To describe the typical S/M behaviors, sexual interactions, and etiquette observed at these events.
  • To analyze the notable absence of genitally focused orgasm-seeking behavior within the party context.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the author's personal experiences over a 25-year period.
  • Descriptive methodology focusing on observed behaviors, interactions, and event structures.

Main Results:

  • Detailed summary of S/M behaviors, sexual interactions, rules of etiquette, and party structure.
  • Observation that genitally focused orgasm-seeking behavior is not a primary feature of these S/M parties.

Conclusions:

  • S/M parties serve specific social and psychological functions for participants beyond immediate sexual gratification.
  • The structure and etiquette of these parties facilitate the exhibition of S/M behavior in a controlled, semi-public environment.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the motivations and experiences of individuals attending such events.

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