The theories that seek to explain why this works focus on the emotional and physiological responses to humiliation and state that the high level of trust and communication that make this work enhance the overall experience. Also, that the area of the brain that responds to emotional pain, including humiliation, is the same as the one that responds to physical pain. Thus, the humiliation is a very strong emotional trigger."
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""Erotic humiliation is the consensual use of psychological humiliation for the erotic excitement or sexual arousal of the person being humiliated and demeaned or of the person humiliating, or of some spectator, and may be part of BDSM and other sexual roleplay or accompanied by the sexual stimulation of one or both partners in the activity. Erotic humiliation may take place in private or in public. The humiliation need not be sexual in nature; as with many other sexual activities, it is the feelings derived from it that are sought, regardless of the nature of the actual activity. This is usually a feeling of submission for the person being humiliated, and dominance, for the person doing the humiliation. It can be verbal or physical, or in private or public. Often it can become ritualized, and unlike some sexual variations it can also be easily carried out over a long distance (such as online). Humiliation is an example of the power dynamic that exists in a D/s or M/s relationship. For example, in an activity such as spanking, the sought effect is primarily the humiliation; the activity is just a means to that end.
While fantasy and fascination with erotic humiliation is a prevalent part of BDSM and other sexual roleplay, relatively little has been written on it.Humiliation play can, however, be taken to a point where it becomes emotionally or psychologically distressing to one or the other partner, especially if it is public humiliation. Erotic humiliation can become extreme enough to be considered a form of edgeplay, which some consider may best be approached with advance negotiation and use of a safeword. This is a highly subjective issue, and depends greatly on context."
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"When it comes to the use of words like "useless", "worthless" and "fat", please think before you use those words, as it is a trigger to many and you could cause emotional distress. You need to assure your submissive that this is play and that they are still your cherished girl or boy before you commence. You also need to make sure that you constantly monitor their reactions. One word can cause trauma sometimes. I know I had a trigger with the word "useless". Once you become aware that the submissive has withdrawn or is hurt, stop the play or tell them how much they are loved before you go on. This type of play has been known to help people reclaim words like "useless" by making it a word associated with erotic fun.
Degradation play is a form of edge play and can be a really rewarding experience if both parties have negotiated the limits and stick to the rules. Being vulnerable will help a submissive get through the worst in a scene like this and also communicating honestly after the scene, will help enhance the experience for both players. The top or dominant can help a person to break down barriers as well and use this as shock treatment. Make sure that the bottom or submissive knows implicitly that nothing that is being said or done has any bearing on their character and make sure that they do not hurt themselves as a result. Also make sure that these words do not become a self-fulfilling prophecy for the bottom or submissive."
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