Does BDSM get passes down?

Question

Its kinda a weird question but i have notice a trend. My grandma, mom and now me are into bdsm. we are not open sexually to each other but accidentally found out about each other through embarrassing moments. so i am wondering its it like a chemical imbalance in your head that can be passes down. i am just wondering if my off spring will be like me.

Answer 1

No, i dont personally think that BDSM does get passed down through generations. Anyone can practice it, whether or not you have a relative that likes it. It is just the persons' personal preference, but an interesting thought though...

Answer 2

It may be inherited. Just how attitudes and personalities may be inherited from people in your family, this may be too. I'm into BDSM too, but I can just tell be my Mom's personality that I didn't get it from her, so it may or may not be inherited by you off-spring or your children.

Answer 3

Interesting Q ! I wouldn't call it a "chemical imbalance" - just another lifestyle ! Your situation does seem more than coincidental so I think there probably is some kind of genetic tendency factor ! Thanx 4 the image !!!

Answer 4

It reminds me of those guys that like to dress up like women.  Some take it real far by going out and even blending in nicely with the rest of the world.  Then you have those ones that are sexually charged by the prospect of getting caught trying on lingerie.  It's a very strange world and I am so glad to be a part of it.  BDRM is not my arena, but we all have some part of us that flirts with some form of it.  Being over conservative is a type of bondage. What a great question.

Answer 5

it's difficult to answer since it's unclear what 'into bdsm' means - there are so many different aspects and so many different degrees of participating in the lifestyle.  someone who's into foot worship and someone into hardcore bondage and m (or S) both are 'into' bdsm - but, arguably, different aspects of it.

i think what you may be describing is an environmental type of hand-me-down. is it possible that your family is more 'open' or 'transparent' about your activities that would allow for open values which associate with bdsm type behavior to be sort of passed down?

i don't think there's anything biochemical about a bdsm'er (except for the biochemical and emotional reactions for sub-, slave- and top-space) that would be carried over through generations. that's opinion only.

Answer 6

Studies show that 1 out of every 3 people have BDSM

fantasies, although many never act on it. I'd say it's a

coincidence... it's not passed on genetically.