About 10–20% of people enjoy pain as part of sexual stimulation — due to endorphin and dopamine release.
The sensation of pleasure and pain can both be felt during sexual activity.
Some...
Community Consent Culture Is Constantly Evolving
Consent in BDSM communities is not static—it grows and adapts as new understandings emerge about boundaries, trauma, and communication. Active...
Sadomasochism is a form of BDSM that involves inflicting pain or humiliation for pleasure. Sadists enjoy causing physical or mental discomfort to others, while masochists derive satisfaction from...
Sadomasochism and Spirituality Can Merge
Some kink practitioners view intense sensation or power exchange as spiritual surrender or transformation—akin to ascetic rituals or devotional practice,...
BDSM is an acronym that stands for Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, and Sadomasochism. It describes a variety of consensual activities involving physical restraint, power exchange, pain,...
BDSM gear is used in the practice of BDSM, which stands for Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, and Sadomasochism. It includes all kinds of equipment that can be used during sexual...
BDSM is an umbrella term that covers various sexual preferences involving bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, and sadomasochism. This form of sexual play involves consenting partners who may...
Alternative sexualities have been around for centuries, but they were often hidden from public view due to social stigma and taboo. Nowadays, many people are more open about their sexual preferences,...
A fetish is an object or activity that becomes sexually exciting to someone when used in conjunction with sexual stimulation. This can include everything from leather and rubber to BDSM practices....
The subculture of BDSM (Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, Sadism & Masochism) is characterized by power exchange and consensual activities involving bondage, discipline, dominance,...