Statistic 1
"The average age of first kink experience is 26 years old."
"The average age of first kink experience is 26 years old."
"33% of women and 20% of men in a study on sexual preferences reported an interest in kink."
"Approximately 30% of kink practitioners belong to an online community related to BDSM."
"40% of people engaging in BDSM activities report doing so at least once a month."
"20% of BDSM participants are involved in a D/s (Dominance and submission) relationship dynamic."
"45% of kink participants report an improvement in their sexual satisfaction."
"35% of kink participants report discussing their interests with friends or family."
"50% of kink-aware therapists report a rise in BDSM-related discussions in therapy sessions over the past decade."
"Use of safe words is practiced by 75% of those engaging in BDSM activities."
"Around 10% of married couples in the U.S. have included kink elements in their sexual activities."
"80% of those into kink say that it positively impacts their intimate relationships."
"Approximately 15% of Americans report having engaged in some form of kink or BDSM activities."
"In a survey, 18% of respondents indicated they had experimented with kink at least once."
"The global market for BDSM products is valued at around $1 billion annually."
"About 9% of adults in the UK identify as having a 'high interest' in BDSM."
"In a 2019 survey, 60% of respondents reported using bondage gear."
"40% of BDSM practitioners have attended kink-related events or workshops."
"25% of survey respondents said they were open to exploring kink activities with their partner."
"BDSM participants are just as psychologically healthy as those not involved in BDSM."
"22% of individuals find their interest in kink increases with age."
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