A Psychodynamic Approach to Female Domination in BDSM Relationships: Sexuality Between Pleasure and Work

This book explores female domination in BDSM relationships and professions, challenging traditional gender roles and providing a psychodynamic approach to understanding the pleasure and difficulties involved. It emphasizes the significance of shifting the focus away from transgressive aspects and towards the workplace and organization of work in women's sexuality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the contemporary manifestations of BDSM, where women take on dominant roles in relationships and professions, paving the way for innovative psychological research in both commercial and non-commercial BDSM contexts. Drawing upon a unique blend of qualitative inquiry and rigorous academic research, it explores how BDSM has frequently become a focal point for conflicts within contemporary feminist discourse, portraying sexually dominant women as either victims or agents of resistance against the patriarchy. Nathalie Lugand, the author, argues that female domination within heterosexual BDSM is primarily situated within a continuum shaped by the principles of care and the circulation of money. Through a novel psychodynamic lens, Lugand unravels the complexities of BDSM relationships where women dominate, considering the profound impact of social relations of work on the construction of sexual identity and analyzing the challenges they pose within the erotic economy. The book firmly asserts that to gain a deeper understanding of the pleasure derived from female domination practices and the obstacles faced by women in assuming dominatrix roles, it is crucial to shift the focus away from transgressive aspects and examine the workplace and the organization of work in women's sexuality.

To achieve this comprehensive investigation, A Psychodynamic Approach to Female Domination in BDSM Relationships employs field immersion, delving into the intricate boundaries between life and work within the BDSM community. This approach offers a fresh perspective on sexuality, challenging the existing theoretical frameworks employed in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis. This book holds immense significance for researchers and academics in psychology, gender studies, political and social sciences, as well as human sexuality activists, who are dedicated to defending the human rights of sex workers worldwide.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032192925