The practice of BDSM usually consists of partners taking on specific roles in which one partner is dominant and the other is submissive. BDSM practitioners individuals who frequently engage in BDSM play can experience various mental health benefits from engaging in their scenes. These words can appear pretty intense, so before going further we will define each one of these terms.
Kynk has a great online kink dictionary where these terms are listed. There are many more on their website if you want to learn more kink and BDSM terms. Bondage: the act of restraining someone through rope or similar means. Discipline : activities in which a code of conduct is enforced, there may be punishments, can refer to the training of skills or behaviors. Dominance : a role in which one person accepts the power and control in a power exchange dynamic.
Submission: giving up power and control in a power exchange dynamic. Sadism: sexual pleasure from inflicting pain, either physical or emotional. Masochism : deriving sexual pleasure from being subjected to pain, physical or emotional.
What are some examples of BDSM? How does it work? There is a lot to learn when it comes to kink and BDSM. There are many different ways in which people participate in BDSM play, and people can take on different roles while they participate in BDSM activities.
Those who practice BDSM may identify as dominants, tops, masters, mistresses, or sadists. Those who are in more passive roles may identify as submissives, subs, bottoms, masochists, boys and girls, or slaves. Some people switch roles during play and are called switches.
