BDSM is an acronym for bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, sadism/masochism. It refers to a variety of sexual practices involving power exchange, roleplaying, and physical sensations such as...
Pet play is a type of role-play that involves taking on the persona of an animal for sexual or non-sexual reasons. It can be used to explore dynamics between partners such as submission and care....
Some people who have chosen to participate in BDSM relationships mark their commitments through symbolic collar exchange ceremonies. These can be elaborate affairs that follow similar protocols to...
1. What is dominance?
Dominance refers to the act of taking control of a situation or relationship, whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally, or sexually. It can involve leading, directing,...
What is Bratting?
Bratting is when a submissive acts inappropriately or disrespectfully towards their Dominant for pleasure and to elicit a response. This can involve talking back, being...
Money Can Be Part of Power Exchange In some dynamics, financial control is consensually given to the dominant as part of trust and submission, often with clear boundaries. This can include the...
In BDSM play, the term "dom" is often used to describe someone who takes control during scenes.
Being a dom does not necessarily mean that you are top in every aspect of play, including...
Submission is often seen as a sign of weakness, but for some people it can be a source of empowerment and self-discovery. In fact, many submissive partners report that being in a dominant-submissive...
Ethical Dom Training Includes Emotional Literacy Dominants learn to recognize non-verbal cues of stress: clenched jaw, tucked chin, frog-legged positioning, Emotional IQ guides play more than...
Affirmations may replace traditional praise phrases in BDSM activities, where certain terms can be considered triggering for some submissives. In this context, affirmation statements can create...