About Sexology

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Information Source is Courtesy of  Princeton University     Sexology is the scientific study of sexual interests, behavior, and function In modern sexology, researchers apply tools from several academic fields, including biology, medicine, psychology, statistics, epidemiology, sociology, anthropology, and criminology. It studies sexual development and the development of sexual relationships as well as the mechanics of sexual intercourse. It also documents the sexualities of special groups, such as the disabled, the handicapped, children, and the elderly. Sexologists study sexual dysfunctions, disorders, and variations, such as erectile dysfunction, pedophilia, and sexual orientation. Sexological findings can become controversial when they contradict mainstream, religious, or political beliefs. While there are works dedicated towards sex in antiquity, the scientific study of sexual behavior began in the 19th century.  Shifts in European national borders at that time brought into conflict laws that were sexually liberal and laws that criminalized behaviors such as homosexual activity. German society, under the sexually liberal Napoleonic code, organized and resisted the anti-sexual cultural influences. The momentum from those groups led them to coordinate sex research across traditional academic disciplines, bringing Germany to the leadership of sexology. Germany’s dominance in sexual behavior research ended with the Nazi regime, marked by the… Continue reading

The Appeal of BDSM

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Today, BDSM has become more popular than ever, and part of its appeal is its somewhat taboo nature, which makes it even more exciting and erotically stimulating. Examples of the popularity of BDSM are everywhere in popular entertainment, books, and the media today, such as in the great success of Fifty Shades of Grey, soon to become a major motion picture, and the top selling songs and albums by Miley Cyrus, Madonna, and other singers who use the role play of a dominatrix in their videos. So what exactly is BDSM, who likes it, and why?   In a nutshell, the B stands for bondage, where one partner ties up or restrains another with everything from ropes to chains and handcuffs. The “D” stands for “domination” where one partner dominates another in a power exchange and enjoys that charge of power, while the other likes being powerless. The S stands for submission and sadism, where one partner “punishes” or “tortures” another, such as by using whips and restraints, while the other “submits” and enjoys the experience, because this is just fantasy play, not real punishment or torture, like in a jail or prison. And finally the “M” stands for “masochism,” where… Continue reading

Transform Your Relationship…Spice Up Your Erotic Life

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After the honeymoon phase in a new relationship or after several years in a great relationship, many couples want to do something to spice up their sex life. Everything else can be wonderful – the friendship, the companionship, the communication – but the magic seems to be gone in the bedroom. One way to stimulate that excitement is through dominant and submissive role play. It really adds spice to the relationship, much like taking a vacation to a new place can be just what you need to bring new energy and enthusiasm into your daily life. The reason dominant and submissive role play works so well is because it enables partners to take on different roles from what they have in everyday life or exaggerate ones that they already enjoy. For example, a man who gives orders in a factory or does routine calculations as an accountant at work might like the excitement of participating in a fantasy scene where he can dress up as a baby or take everything and play at being a friendly pet. Or perhaps he might like to simply relax and have things done to him as he is handcuffed to a bed, knowing whenever… Continue reading

Play Party Etiquette

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Play parties are growing in popularity – whether you go to a club that features play parties, go to one at a friend’s house, or create your own play party event. But if you want to be successful and have a great experience, you have to follow certain rules, such as we have at the Dungeon Club in Florida. These rules are designed to create a supportive, comfortable environment and protect participants from the potential dangers that occur when fantasy play becomes too intense and goes beyond the safe limits that participants set before engaging in play. Rules are also designed to protect the role play of participants from intrusions by others which would break the fantasy. Some of the key dos and don’ts to follow in a public or private venue when there are two or more partners participating: Dress up in costume or feel free to take whatever you want off, within your own comfort level. In some clubs genitalia must be covered. Respect the boundaries of others who are engaging in fantasy role play. For example, unless a couple engaging in a role play have given a clear sign that they want others to join them, such… Continue reading