title: S/M (sadomasochistic) interactions in semi-public settings.
abstract: An organized semi-public event for the exhibition of S/M (sadomasochistic) behavior is known as a "party" by the participants. Using a retrospective analysis of the author's experiences over the last 25 years, a description of these parties is presented. The present paper explores the structure, function, and purpose of these parties. The S/M behavior, sexual interactions, rules of etiquette, and structure of the party are summarized. The lack of genitally focused orgasm-seeking behavior at the party is discussed at length.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA. docx2@ix.netcom.com
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Moser
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008398:Masochism; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012448:Sadism; D019529:Sexuality; D012919:Social Behavior