Originally posted by longrover
As to BDSM being innate or learned, I say both. Temperment includes an inclination toward dominance or submission - watch what happens in a dog pack or a family - and our environment modifies that inclination, expanding or reducing it.
i have to say i agree with this .. predisposed to lean to one or the other but environment (behaviour) gives us the opportunity to pursue or not to pursue and at what length.

i don't know that i'll ever get to the point where i'll be someone's slave 24/7 (i just don't know that it fits in with the rest of who i am) but sexually and in the company of those that are dominant, i am definitely submissive.