“Kinky sex” has always drawn a crowd, sometimes literally. What is kinky though? The fact is, what one person considers kinky, or out of the norm, could be bland to another person. It is a topic that is very subjective. Here we will look at the history of often thought kinky practices, specifically BDSM and fetishes, and then look into where kinky sex seems to be heading in the future.
BDSM and its Storied Roots
Bondage, domination, sadism, and masochism, BDSM for short, has historical origination as far back as the early 18th century. While back then BDSM was not something discussed, even behind most closed doors, there was one very influential originator of the practices. The Marquis de Sade wrote a number of literary works which centred around the acts of BDSM. As shocking as they were at the time, the writings resonated with a number of readers. Over the centuries, this following has grown into a great many people.
The 19th century saw the publication of two more pivotal literary works related to BDSM. Both the Psychopatia Sexualis and the Venus in Furs established a broader understanding of the BDSM culture. While the former was meant to supply clinical study on various sexually perverse practices, and the latter was written as a fictional piece, they both had a great impact on the understanding of these sexual oddities.
Some speculate that the growth of BDSM awareness and significance in today’s culture because we as humans strive to understand the unknown. Others believe that morbid curiosity is the driving force behind these practices that many consider to be perverse. Again, it is subjective, and the people who happily practice any part of BDSM do not find the practice perverse in the least. Though, it is say to say that most would consider BDSM “kinky” to an extent.
Common Fetishes Often Seen Today
Over the last 65 years, the world has witnessed what can only be described as a sexual revolution. Since the 1950’s, sex (and everything related to sex) has become a commodity and a booming business industry. During these years, it has become less and less taboo to speak about, read, listen to, and look at paraphernalia related to sex. With adult themed magazines, adult film, and a proliferation of erotically themed retail stores, society has wholeheartedly realized that sex sells.
Many people may think that the ever popular 50 Shades of Grey book and movie franchise has single handedly brought the fetishes of BDSM into the mainstream. However, many other authors have made the practices of BDSM popular before the current 50 Shades fad. For example, Anais Nin and Anne Rice have written very popular literary works in the last 3 decades, which shine light on the fetish of BDSM. Once these works became popular, other authors continued in their wake, as did adult film makers. Today, entire sections of adult movie stores are dedicated to BDSM films. Through these movies, viewers will find everything from spanking to whipping, humiliation to incredibly violent sex.
The Future of Sexual Kink
Thanks to technological advancements in film making, the adult entertainment industry has too many future options to count. As far as the fetich of BDSM, advanced CGI applications will allow producers to create movies with an even more violent undercurrent. This will allow them to make movies that push the BDSM boundaries even further, without risking actual physical harm to the actors and actresses involved. On the same note, the viewers of these new films will have the opportunity to watch far more extreme BDSM showings, therefore expanding their own horizons. As BDSM and other kinky perversions become more mainstream, we are seeing an overall healthier and happier population. For all of the viewers and participants who celebrate the BDSM fetish, the possibilities for future kink are truly endless.
