How Sexual Exploration

How Sexual Exploration (Specifically Kink and BDSM) Can Strengthen Your Relationship

BDSM Reduces Your Stress Levels

Recent *studies have shown that taking part in BDSM play can cause biological changes in your body similar to the feelings you get after performing a relaxing exercise practice such as yoga. These types of activities can reduce the level of cortisol in your body (the stress hormone). Reduced levels of cortisol can help both our mental and physical health and protect us from certain conditions including high blood pressure and insulin resistance.

BDSM Creates a Strong Bond Between You and Your Partner

BDSM and kink play is all about trust. You have to truly trust your partner in order to feel safe and secure during play. BDSM and kink can help to bring couples closer together. Safe words are incredibly important as well as good communication. By exploring your kink side, you are able to express your desires to your partner without the fear of judgment.

Helps Couples to Communicate Better

In any relationship communication is the key to a happy and thriving partnership. The more open and honest you are with your partner the better. BDSM and kink allows you to openly express your needs and desires to your partner.

Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

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