Spanking 'brings couples together' (Scientific Study - Seriously!)

New Scientist ^ | 30 March 2009 | Linda Geddes

[GOPGuide]

SPANKING is stressful at first, but it could bring consenting couples closer together. That's the implication of two studies of hormonal changes associated with sadomasochistic (S&M) activities including spanking, bondage and flogging.

Brad Sagarin at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and colleagues measured levels of the stress hormone cortisol in 13 men and women at an S&M party in Arizona, before, during and after participating in activities. During S&M scenes, cortisol rose significantly in those receiving stimulation, but dropped back to normal within 40 minutes if the scene went well. There was no change in those inflicting the activity.

At an S&M event in Colorado, testosterone was measured in 45 men and women. It increased significantly in receiving women only. Donatella Marazziti of the University of Pisa, Italy, says the boost may help women cope with the aggressive nature of S&M activities, or that it could be another sign of stress. In both studies, couples who said the party went well also reported increases in relationship closeness (Archives of Sexual Behavior, DOI: 10.1007/s10508-008-9374-5).

It's important to note that levels of both hormones dropped back down in couples who enjoyed the experience, Marazziti says. "When sexual intercourse is consensual it is not stressful - even if it is extreme sex."

Richard Wiseman, a psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, UK, adds that almost any shared activity is likely to promote interpersonal closeness. "It doesn't have to be tying up your partner or placing clamps on their nipples, it could be something as simple as cooking a meal together or even doing the housework as a duo," he says.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

in those receiving stimulation

O-kay. I guess that is one way to put it.

[Lady Jag]

[TASMANIANRED]

If spanking is this great, how about trying clubbing next.

[surfer]

giddy up! I am sure when I show this to my wife the only thing that is going to get spanked is the side of my face...and she probably won’t say “whose your daddy!!!”

[Shyla]

Huh....I had enough spankings as a kid.

My hubby try to spank me? He better duck and fast....

: )

[pissant]

Once they get used to it, gals beg for it, frankly. There are certainly exceptions and probably a few guys that did not duck quick enough

[Squantos]

Yeah but Slim is strangely absent......?;O)

[pissant]

I haven’t seen slim in ages. I figgered he was one of those missing hedge fund managers.

[Squantos]

Me thinks he’s just busy.......:o)

[pandoraou812]

Lmao! I was thinking mine better run away fast & not come back for awhile. I would have plans for him if he tried that on me & he wouldn't like them at all.

[A.Hun]

Here's another for your collection.. :)

[Tijeras_Slim]

Me thinks he’s just busy.......:o)

I've been good! Just buying shotguns and stuff. Spanking is kinda outa my area of expertise.

[Squantos]

I figured Ron Peterson stock was up.....:o)

[ApplegateRanch]

testosterone was measured in 45 men and women. It increased significantly in receiving women only.

"Could have told them that. Every time I spank her, she gets testosteroned enough to play too."

[Rightly Biased]

Thank you sir may I have another?

[tet68]

Once they get used to it, gals beg for it, frankly.

My ex was like that.
Freaked me out at the time, but now I understand.
She was a bad girl...

[Andonius_99]

you know you wanna...LOL!

[hoe_cake]

worked well for me last night. :`)

[a fool in paradise]

Reminds me of the biased groups “surveyed” by Kinsey.

[Conspiracy Guy]

This is hugh. I’m series.