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"About 20% of adults consider themselves to have some form of kink or fetish."
"About 20% of adults consider themselves to have some form of kink or fetish."
"Studies indicate that BDSM practitioners have similar or even better mental health compared to the general population."
"Studies show that 30% of adults have used blindfolds or bondage accessories during sex."
"BDSM activities can account for 10-15% of sexual activity in relationships."
"Polyamory and kink communities often have a significant overlap, with about 35% of individuals identifying with both communities."
"FetLife, a social network for the BDSM, fetish, and kink community, has over 8 million registered users."
"About 22% of millennials consider BDSM as part of their sexual identity."
"The online dating site OKCupid reported that 58% of women and 53% of men were open to trying BDSM."
"Japan has the highest number of hits for kink-related searches globally."
"A 2016 survey found that 47% of people had tried role-playing at least once."
"Surveys suggest around 65% of people are curious about trying kink activities."
"There has been a 150% increase in the sale of BDSM gear during the COVID-19 pandemic."
"Approximately 36% of adults in the U.S. have engaged in some form of BDSM."
"About 12% of people participate in BDSM events on a regular basis."
"Around 25% of online porn consumption involves BDSM or kink content."
"Studies have found that participating in BDSM can improve relationship communication and trust for 70% of practitioners."
"In a survey, 42% of respondents identified as being into dominance and submission play."
"Kink-related books and publications have seen a 60% increase in sales over the last decade."
"About 14% of LGBTQ+ individuals are actively involved in kink communities."
"Kink-aware professionals often cater to the needs of about 15-20% of their clients dealing with relationship issues."
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