Abstract

The current qualitative research study utilizes interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to explore the experiences of intersectional LGBTQ + individuals who practice kink/BDSM (n = 12). The findings of this study include five overarching themes: (1) Community Connectedness, (2) Healing and Self-Exploration, (3) Accessing Safe Spaces, (4) Intersectional Experiences, and (5) Barriers to Affirming Healthcare. Implications for counseling, social justice, and advocacy with intersectional LGBTQ + clients who practice kink are discussed.

中文翻译：

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Kinky & Queer：探索 LGBTQ + 实施 BDSM 的个人的经历

摘要

当前的定性研究利用解释现象学分析 (IPA) 来探索交叉 LGBTQ + 实践扭结/BDSM 的个人 ( n  = 12)的经历。这项研究的结果包括五个总体主题：(1) 社区联系，(2) 治疗和自我探索，(3) 访问安全空间，(4) 交叉体验，以及 (5) 确认医疗保健的障碍。讨论了对咨询、社会正义和倡导与实践扭结的交叉 LGBTQ + 客户的影响。