A – Aftercare<\/h2>\n
First on the list is aftercare<\/a>. Aftercare refers to checking in with your partner after a BDSM session or rough play to ensure everyone feels okay with what went down. Think of it as coming back to reality and out of your roles.<\/p>\n Bondage<\/a> is the act of tying your partner up or being tied up. Typically, the dominant partner restrains the submissive, but this isn\u2019t a fixed rule. This can be done via handcuffs, ropes, belts, or hooks.<\/p>\n Consent<\/a> is when you and your partner discuss your expectations and boundaries before starting the BDSM session. Both partners need to agree and give consent before anything happens. This is a non-negotiable.<\/p>\n Taking on different roles is central to BDSM. Being dominant<\/a> is one of the most common ones. A dominant takes control of the session, and their partner usually submits it to them.<\/p>\n Edgeplay<\/a> is about breaking boundaries and \u2018playing on the edge\u2019 of your kinks. This looks different for everyone, as it ultimately depends on what you find attractive. Don\u2019t confuse edge play with edging<\/a>! Edging is all about orgasm control.<\/p>\n Findom is a unique aspect of BDSM, as sometimes you never meet your partner in real life. Sometimes findom relationships are only online. Findom stands for financial domination<\/a>, a sexual fetish where people submit to a dominant partner by sending them money and cash gifts.<\/p>\n Gags<\/a> are a famous aspect of BDSM and kinky sex. Usually worn by the submissive, a gag sits in your mouth to stop you from talking back. If you\u2019re turned on by submitting and being restrained, this is something you might want to try.<\/p>\n Heat play (or temperature play<\/a>) is a subset of BDSM where you test your partner\u2019s limits with hot or cold objects. This often includes ice cubes, cold towels, warm oils, warming lube, or wax play<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whips, spanking, and paddles all fall under impact play<\/a> – a popular part of the BDSM umbrella. Impact play is the act of hitting your partner during sex. Soft taps and extreme spanks both count in this category.<\/p>\n Yes, we mentioned bondage earlier. But Japanese Shibari<\/a> deserves its own section. Shibari is a type of rope bondage, but it\u2019s more than just restraining your partner. This art involves intricate knots and beautiful designs.<\/p>\n Kink<\/a> or kinky refers to non-conventional sexual fantasies or practices. Plenty of BDSM activities fall underneath this term, including bondage, sex toys, or experimenting with anal sex.<\/p>\n Leather is an in-demand material in the BDSM community. You\u2019ll find plenty of accessories and outfits made from this durable material. Some people even have a leather kink, meaning they get off on wearing or touching leather.<\/p>\n A masochist is someone who gets turned on by their own humiliation<\/a> or pain. Those with a humiliation kink get off on shame and embarrassment, usually through verbal, public, or physical humiliation.<\/p>\n Nipple clamps<\/a> are another common toy\/accessory in the BDSM space. These are designed to stimulate your nipples and cause stronger orgasms. However, you can purchase more extreme versions that pinch your nipples and cause minor pain.<\/p>\n Orgasms<\/a> are critical to BDSM, especially when you experiment with them. For example, forced orgasms<\/a> and orgasm denial are two ways you can combine power play and cumming.<\/p>\n Power exchange relationships<\/a> are a 24\/7 extreme version of a dominant and submissive partnership. These include sexual domination and control over what you do in everyday life.<\/p>\n BDSM isn\u2019t just a man being in control and a woman submitting. Queer<\/a> BDSM is just as popular as heterosexual BDSM.<\/p>\n What are your deepest fantasies? BDSM roleplay<\/a> is an excellent way to get in touch with your kinkiest desires. From being arrested by a perverted policeman to pretending to be a kinky maid, the scenarios in BDSM roleplay are endless.<\/p>\n Submissives<\/a> are the partner who submits or takes a more passive role in BDSM intercourse. This isn\u2019t defined by gender. Either partner can be the submissive person.<\/p>\n This entry might shock you if you haven\u2019t heard of tickle kinks<\/a> before. But yes, tickling does fall under the BDSM umbrella. In this case, it\u2019s because tickling can be turned into \u201ctickle torture\u201d, where you forcibly tickle a submissive partner.<\/p>\n Also known as golden showers<\/a> (or water sports), urination is part of the BDSM world. This includes peeing on someone or being peed on. Sexual urination is usually linked to taboo arousal, humiliation, or powerplay.<\/p>\n Vanilla sex<\/a> is the opposite of kinky sex – it\u2019s normal sex without any unconventional bells or whistles. Remember, there\u2019s nothing wrong with preferring vanilla sex!<\/p>\n Safewords<\/a> are used to keep both partners safe during more extreme BDSM play. A safeword is a word you say to let your partner know you\u2019ve reached your limit and want to stop. Often, a safeword is a random word rather than \u201cno\u201d or \u201cstop\u201d to make it clear you don\u2019t consent any longer.<\/p>\n Set the mood for your BDSM experience with some x-rated pornography<\/a>. Plenty of BDSM players use this to get in the mood or for inspiration.<\/p>\n BDSM is often about pushing boundaries and testing your limits. It\u2019s imperative that you know your limits before you start and that you\u2019re comfortable with speaking up if you suddenly feel unsafe or aren\u2019t enjoying the play.<\/p>\n BDSM and sex parties don\u2019t have to be in real life. In a post-2020 world, even Zoom sex parties<\/a> have gone online. Enjoy an evening of kink and BDSM from your living room. All you\u2019ll need is a webcam and your laptop.<\/p>\nB – Bondage<\/h2>\n
C – Consent<\/h2>\n
D – Dominant<\/h2>\n
E – Edgeplay<\/h2>\n
F – Findom<\/h2>\n
G – Gags<\/h2>\n
H – Heat play<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nI – Impact play<\/h2>\n
J – Japanese Shibari<\/h2>\n
K – Kink<\/h2>\n
L – Leather<\/h2>\n
M – Masochist<\/h2>\n
N – Nipple clamps<\/h2>\n
O – Orgasms<\/h2>\n
P – Power exchanges<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nQ – Queer BDSM<\/h2>\n
R – Roleplay<\/h2>\n
S – Submissive<\/h2>\n
T – Tickle play<\/h2>\n
U – Urination<\/h2>\n
V – Vanilla<\/h2>\n
W – (Safe) words<\/h2>\n
X – X-rated films<\/h2>\n
Y – Your limits<\/h2>\n
Z – Zoom BDSM<\/h2>\n