BDSM - Therapeutic?

[Volz]

Someone close to me passed away Tuesday evening and so I've been a little sad and depressed (as expected).

Last night I was spanked (fairly hard) and it did wonders for me. It 'let out' all my anger and sadness about her passing. I'm still sad of course, but I feel at peace with it.


Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Either from a Dom/me or sub perspective?

 

[Marquis]

Glad to know sensation play could help you through this tough time. This is pretty well documented, and topics on this are all over the board.

 

[catalina_francisco]

Many here use SM as a form of therapy, and some of us find it also becomes a stressor to not indulge. Glad it helped you when you needed it.

Catalina

 

[graceanne]

i'm sorry to hear about the death of your friend. *hugs*

 

[OceanGoddess]

I'm sorry about your friend as well, and I'm glad something could make you feel better.

I have yet to explore what seems to be a burgeoning need for some sort of submissive sexual act or acts. . .so I can't say whether it will be therapeutic in some way, but that would be a nice side-effect.

*pondering Marquis and his demons*