ciphergoth comments on Is masochism necessary? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Nick_Tarleton 15 April 2009 04:49:29AM 5 points [-]

BDSM practioners disproportionately report non-heterosexual orientations relative to the general population

I've always chalked this up to the conjecture that once you've personally accepted, or interpersonally admitted, one minority sexual preference, you're probably more likely to accept/admit others. The effect you cite sounds too strong to be explained just by that, though.

Comment author: ciphergoth 15 April 2009 09:17:11AM 4 points [-]

I don't see any reason why what you suggest wouldn't be a very strong effect.