BDSM GLOSSARY

Just like ice cream, BDSM comes in a variety of different flavors and combinations and there is no single definition that applies to everyone.

Use this BDSM guide as an introduction to your journey into the bdsm lifestyle.

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BDSM Glossary

What is BDSM?

What is BDSM?

BDSM is about connection, trust, and the beautiful dance of power dynamics...

What is BDSM?

BDSM is about connection, trust, and the beautiful dance of power dynamics...

what is consent

What is Consent?

Let's talk about the sexiest thing in BDSM – consent!...

What is Consent?

Let's talk about the sexiest thing in BDSM – consent!...

What is Vanilla?

What is Vanilla?

Ah, vanilla – delicious in ice cream, but maybe not the only flavor...

What is Vanilla?

Ah, vanilla – delicious in ice cream, but maybe not the only flavor...

What is D/s?

What is D/s?

D/s – Let's unpack these powerful letters that stand for Dominance and submission...

What is D/s?

D/s – Let's unpack these powerful letters that stand for Dominance and submission...

what is a dom

What is a Dom?

Think the Dom is just the one giving orders? No, sir (pun intended)...

What is a Dom?

Think the Dom is just the one giving orders? No, sir (pun intended)...

what is a domme

What is a Domme?

The literal Queens of BDSM – let's talk about what being a Domme really means!...

What is a Domme?

The literal Queens of BDSM – let's talk about what being a Domme really means!...

what is a submissive

What is a submissive?

Submission is about the power of conscious choice and the courage to trust...

What is a submissive?

Submission is about the power of conscious choice and the courage to trust...

what is a switch

What is a Switch?

Being a switch is like having a passport to both sides of the power exchange world...

What is a Switch?

Being a switch is like having a passport to both sides of the power exchange world...

What is a Brat?

What is a Brat?

A brat in BDSM dynamics is someone who playfully resists authority...

What is a Brat?

A brat in BDSM dynamics is someone who playfully resists authority...

what is a brat tamer

What is a Brat Tamer?

A playful disciplinarian who knows the most fun path to submission involves a chase...

What is a Brat Tamer?

A playful disciplinarian who knows the most fun path to submission involves a chase...

what is roleplay

What is Roleplay?

Ever wanted to be someone else for a while? That's the magic of roleplay!...

What is Roleplay?

Ever wanted to be someone else for a while? That's the magic of roleplay!...

what is worship

What is Worship in BDSM?

Let's talk about worship – and no, we're not headed to church!...

What is Worship in BDSM?

Let's talk about worship – and no, we're not headed to church!...

what is a voyeur

What is a Voyeur?

Let's peek behind the curtain (consensually, of course!)...

What is a Voyeur?

Let's peek behind the curtain (consensually, of course!)...

What is an Exhibitionist?

What is an Exhibitionist?

Ready to step into the spotlight? Let's talk about exhibitionism...

What is an Exhibitionist?

Ready to step into the spotlight? Let's talk about exhibitionism...

what is a rigger

What is a Rigger?

Think of a rigger as an artist whose medium is rope and canvas is the human body...

What is a Rigger?

Think of a rigger as an artist whose medium is rope and canvas is the human body...

What is a Rope Bunny?

What is a Rope Bunny?

A rope bunny (also called a rope bottom) is someone who enjoys being tied up...

What is a Rope Bunny?

A rope bunny (also called a rope bottom) is someone who enjoys being tied up...

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