Kink and BDSM Awareness in Sex Offense Treatment

There has been a recent movement to adopt a sex-positive framework into all areas of psychological practice, including research, practice, supervision, and training in psychology. However, incorporating a sex-positive approach to sex offense treatment has rarely been discussed. As clinicians move to more humanistic and rehabilitative approaches, sex-positivity should be considered. The current article will outline a case study of a client mandated for sex offense treatment who expressed interest in BDSM with his new partner and his therapist’s reactions to this information. Discussion for clinical training and supports for clinicians doing sex offense treatment will be offered.