A book that dispels the myths about those who prefer to go beyond vanilla sex The mental health professions and society have marginalized people who practice sadomasochism (SM). Sadomasochism: Powerful Pleasures is a comprehensive exploration of the entire sexual subculture that lies on the cutting edge of society. Though vilified by society at largeall the way from the religious right to the feminist leftthese interdisciplinary discussions of the latest high-quality research shed surprising light on SM practitioners and their out-of-the-mainstream activities. Leading experts reveal the...