Disclosing and Reporting of Consent Violations Among Kink Practitioners in the United States

Kink practitioners are marginalized and experience adverse health and social outcomes, which are exacerbated by consent violations. This study aims to understand experiences of reporting consent violations within a kink context. Kink practitioners (N = 2,888) completed a survey focused on consent vi...

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Published in:Violence against women 2024-05, Vol.30 (6-7), p.1453-1476
Main Authors: Bowling, Jessamyn, Wright, Susan, Benson, J. Kevin, McCabe, Sean, Mennicke, Annelise, Willard, Jessica, Kissler, Neha, Good, Haley, Moody, Brianna, Stambaugh, Russell, Cramer, Robert J.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Consent
Disclosure
Health status
Informed consent
Marginality
Sex crimes
Sexual orientation
Violations
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Summary:Kink practitioners are marginalized and experience adverse health and social outcomes, which are exacerbated by consent violations. This study aims to understand experiences of reporting consent violations within a kink context. Kink practitioners (N = 2,888) completed a survey focused on consent violations, reporting, and recommendations, with 767 (25.56%) of them reporting consent violations in the kink context. The type of consent violation (sexual assault or kink-related behaviors), disclosure, and reporting significantly differed based on gender, sexual orientation, and injury status, but not age. Additionally, recommended steps included avoidance of police and others in positions of power and increased accountability.
ISSN:1077-8012
1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012221145299