Stress Reducer, Increased intimacy, Assistance of Pleasure.....
Overall, I didn't care for this article but I do agree with some key points.
With so many ups and downs going on in life, these things can be a catalyst for stress. I often find myself looking forward to an experience or session that have been planned. It is relaxing and calming. Of course, we all know the physiological effects of hormones the body produces when it responds to pain. The assisted increase in pleasure. I agree with the article There's a Big Benefit to BDSM That Nobody's Talking About. In my experience, stress relief occurs immediately after a session or during after care. Trust, bonding, intimacy, is increased with your partner. Without trust then it would be hard to really enjoy the experience. If you are in a relationship with your partner that you "play" with, there is a deeper understanding of each other on that level. This level of intimacy is attainable during a non-BDSM relationship but in my opinion it happens over a longer period of time. These are the benefits of BDSM that I have experienced over the years.
