Sexplained: Why So Many People Secretly Crave Submission in Bed

Send us a text Feeling curious about surrendering control in the bedroom? You're far from alone. That quiet desire to be sexually submissive isn't just common—it's backed by science as one of our most natural human urges. The research speaks volumes: over 60% of women and 50% of men fantasize about being dominated, making submission more popular than roleplay, group encounters, or even exhibitionism. But why does giving up control feel so appealing? When we submit consensually, something rem...