Erotic Symbolism in Chinese Dragon Dance
During Lunar New Year celebrations, one of the most beloved traditional customs is the dragon dance performed by dancers who carry a long, flexible and...
Fetishism is a concept that has been used to describe various practices across different cultures and traditions. In African and Western traditions, it refers to objects believed to possess spiritual...
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...
Some people wear jewelry beyond traditional wedding rings, collars, and pendants to express their identity, values, and desires. These pieces can be symbolic of spiritual connection, emotional...
Ritual Washing (Wudu-Style): May Symbolize Entry
As a Muslim who follows the five pillars of Islam, performing wudu is an essential part of daily life that helps prepare me for prayer.
Beyond...
Ancillary Titles May Expand Roles Dynamic roles sometimes extend beyond Dom/Sub—for example, "Tutor," "Healer," or "Judge." These titles reflect specific sub-dynamics beyond hierarchy, It lets...
Ritual Attire Can Aid Transformation
Wearing specific clothing—uniforms, collars, robes—signals mindset shifts more than nudity does.
Costume becomes emotional armor or release.
Ritual...
Some people have one object that they use across scenes to help them remember where they are in their dynamic, and how to get back there when they need to.
A person might wear a certain piece of...
Scars Can Become Power Symbols
Self-inflicted or consensual small scars—healed—can become meaningful tokens of submission or devotion, Many choose symbolic marking (like inked symbols or healed...
There is a rich tradition of using props in BDSM play to add weight and significance to scenes that might otherwise lack an element of gravity. While many people associate props with historical...