I fell into BDSM after a long love of rough sex and swinging. We participated assorted BDSM with our long time swing partners but nothing to extreme. When my wife got sick and required a hysterectomy it really changed our sexual dynamic. I still played with our partners but got more and more in to the extreme ends of BDSM. At first I was very hesitant but really loved the sensations and giving up control. I don't engage in normal sex any more for a few reasons. I do miss it but it's worth it. I have been living this lifestyle for almost 2 years. My wife has been taking a larger and larger role also.