Fear Play Is a High-Risk, High-Reward Kink
People might enjoy thrillers, horror movies, or roller coasters because of the excitement of facing something dangerous while feeling safe. Some people...
Dom/Drop and Subdrop May Be Gendered Differently
Some studies suggest that people assigned female at birth may experience more intense emotional drop, while others report no difference.
There...
Kink and mental health are often seen as opposites, but they don't have to be. While some may find the idea of being tied up or spanked exciting, others might view it as dangerous or immoral.
For...
Ethics Shift With Context
What's considered ethical in private play can differ from public settings or professional scenes. Each environmentdungeon, sex club, home, or virtualhas its own...
BDSM Spaces Are Often More Inclusive
Many kink spaces actively include LGBTQ+, disabled, neurodiverse, and body-diverse people. Kinksters may be more welcoming than mainstream partygoers because...
Dirty Words Can Be Triggers Or Tools
Calling someone a “slut,” “toy,” or “daddy” can feel erotic to some and triggering to others. Language in kink must be mutually agreed upon. Many partners use...
Many people like to play BDSM games and experience kinky activities during their romantic life. To make sure that both partners are comfortable with what they do together and avoid accidents or...
Scene negotiation is an important tool for building trust and establishing boundaries between BDSM practitioners. It involves communicating about limits, desires, and expectations before engaging in...
BDSM is an acronym that stands for Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, Sadism & Masochism. It is a form of consensual adult play that involves power exchange between partners who negotiate...
The term "aftercare" has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way for practitioners of BDSM, bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism, to take care of each...