BDSM is a fetish that generates many controversies. In fact, we can’t think of any other perversion that has such a negative reputation. Of course, this all comes down to stereotypes and poor mainstream portrayal. If you think about it, most media sources treat bondage and its BDSM counterparts as something only freaks, weirdos, and baddies practice. But that’s simply not true, and it’s about time we redefine our views on it.
BDSM in itself is an easy target for self-righteous groups who enjoy criticizing it. That is due to various acts its fetishists participate in. One such act is objectification, which is a derogatory term. Why? Because BDSM fetishists indulge in it consensually, which is what makes it more than okay. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. Allow us to, instead, explore this fetish in more detail in the following text.