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History
Timeline
BDSM in Pop Culture
Toys
100
Bondage
What is B
100
Some 14th century medieval examples of BDSM practices originated
What is the West
100
This year Comte Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade, authors The 120 Days of Sodom
What is 1785
100
This artist made the hit single, "S&M"
What is Rihanna
100
This clamps onto the nipples
What is Nipple Clamps
200
Discipline
What is D
200
They were essentially treated as slaves
What is submissives
200
This year, German psychologist Richard von Krafft-Ebing publishes Psychopathia Sexualis, which coins the terms “sadism” and “masochism”
What is 1885
200
This is a reality television show that documents different subcultures of American Women
What is The Secret Lives of Women
200
Keeps legs restrained and spread
What is Spreader Bars
300
Sadism
What is S
300
This becomes prevalent in this time to heighten the sense of having a sexual slave
What is Bondage
300
This year, BDSM (Bondage, Domination, Sadism and Masochism) arises as part of larger gay male culture. Affiliated with the leather and biker subcultures.
What is 1972
300
This book/movie has become a worldwide phenomenon, propelling BDSM culture to the forefront of pop culture.
What is "50 Shades of Grey"
300
Something that assists couples to have sex while suspended in the air.
What is a Sex Swing
400
Masochism
What is M
400
This was used for stimulation
What is Whipping
400
This year, The rise of BDSM coincides with the spread of AIDS. Activists suggest that BDSM reduces the risk of disease by providing an alternative to actual intercourse
What is 1981
400
Many members of this community have mixed feelings regarding how their community is portrayed in the media.
What is BDSM
400
An artificial penis that fits into a harness
What is A Strap On
500
One of the oldest graphical proofs of sadomasochistic activities is found here
What is The Etruscan Tomb of the Whipping
500
This year, the Internet allows people with specialized sexual interests to explore otherwise taboo activities and to connect anonymously.
What is 1990
500
This has developed many myths about people who participate in BDSM
What is Pop Culture
500
Keeps the submissive quiet and gagged.
What is A Ball Gag
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