BDSM is a term which describes a number of related patterns of human sexual behaviour. The major subgroupings are described in the abbreviation "BDSM" itself: Bondage (BD) Bondage & Discipline (B&D) Domination & Submission (D&S, DS, D/S) Sadism & Masochism (or Sadomasochism) (S&M, SM) Many of the specific practices in BDSM are those which, if performed in neutral or nonsexual contexts, are widely considered unpleasant, undesirable ...

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• BDSM - Switching
• BDSM - Safety
• BDSM - Various practices
• BDSM - Physiological
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• BDSM - History
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BDSM may encompass practices such as erotic spanking, flagellation, such as flogging, paddling or whipping, or medical submission (i.e. a submissive partner submits to humiliating and/or painful medical procedures). BDSM activities are practiced by people of all sexualities. Many practice their BDSM activities exclusively in private, and do not share their predilections with others. Others socialize with other BDSM practitioners. The BDSM community can be regarded as a subculture within mainstream society. Being involved in BDSM or dominant/submissive relationships on a regular basis is ofte ...

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BDSM, BDSM - Psychological, BDSM - Psychiatric view, BDSM - Power exchange, BDSM - Roles, BDSM - Dominant behavior, BDSM - Submissive behavior, BDSM - Tops and bottoms, BDSM - Switching, BDSM - Safety, BDSM - Various practices, BDSM - Physiological, BDSM - Other points, BDSM - Terminology, BDSM - Etymology, BDSM - History, BDSM - International, BDSM - Lists of BDSM authors artists and photographers, BDSM - Publishers fiction and non-fiction, BDSM - Support groups, BDSM - Documentaries, BDSM - References and further reading

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In a BDSM context, a collar is a device of any material placed around the neck of the submissive partner. The most common material is leather, and many people use actual dog collars with a buckle. Other materials include rubber, PVC, and metal, typically stainless steel. Collars may be decorated in various ways, and often feature buckles, straps and hooks, padlocks and other attachments. The standard form is a black leather band around the neck, though there are many variations including elegant jewelry necklaces. D-rings ...

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Consent within BDSM is an issue that attracts much attention in the field. Practitioners interests are the ensuring of appropriate consent both for personal, ethical and legal reasons. The law also has its own approach to consent in deeming certain acts legal or illegal. Note that non-consensual play is considered abuse and not accepted by the BDSM community. Consent BDSM - Types of consent. Consent is a vital element in all psychological play, and consent can be granted in many ways. Some emp ...

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In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. Bondage is usually, but not always, a sexual practice. The paraphilia of being sexually aroused by bondage is sometimes known as vincilagnia. Studies in the U.S. have shown that about a half of all men find the idea of bondage to be erotic; many women do as well. As with any study of sexual thoughts and behavior, the available studies are not well controlled and the best studies are now out of date. Bondage B ...

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• Bondage BDSM - Bondage erotica
• Bondage BDSM - Technique
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• Bondage BDSM - Why bondage?
• Bondage BDSM - Bondage and relationships
• Bondage BDSM - Depictions of bondage in popular culture

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A bondage corset, used for BDSM, is a full-figured corset that is sometimes called a discipline corset. A bondage corset is very long, rigid, and restricting. It is constructed to place severe limitations on the wearer's movements. It generally extends to just above the knees, and is constructed to be laced very tightly. These corsets are often designed to be worn for long periods of time, including overnight and while sleeping. If they are not designed as such, the ...

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Daedalus Publishing is located in Los Angeles, California and is dedicated to the publication of books on the subject of leathersex and other alternative sexual practices, such as BDSM. It was originally started in San Francisco, California in 1992 by Race Bannon (who now runs the free Kink Aware Professionals referals service). The first book was published was Learning the Ropes: A Guide to Safe and Fun S/M Lovemaking was written by Bannon himself in 1992, and shortly after Ties That Bind and The Leather Conte ...

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Handcuffs are restraints designed to secure an individual's wrists close together. Handcuffs - Sizes. They typically feature a ratchet-action to facilitate quick application, and to adjust for various wrist sizes. Oversized handcuffs are available from a number of manufacturers, as are juvenile-sized restraints, though none of the latter in current production are approved for use by the U.S. National Institute of Justice. BDSM, Bondage cuffs, Fetters, Thumbcuffs ...

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• Handcuffs - Styles
• Handcuffs - Plasticuffs
• Handcuffs - History
• Handcuffs - Legirons
• Handcuffs - Keys
• Handcuffs - Double locks
• Handcuffs - Trivia

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Caning is a physical punishment (see that article for generalities and alternatives) consisting of a beating with a cane, generally applied on the bare or clad buttocks (see spanking), hand(s) (palm, rarely knuckles) or even the soles of the feet. It was a common punishment in many parts of Asia and throughout Europe and North America and several colonies in the nineteenth and early twentieth century, but has now been banned in most countries. It is often considered a cruel, inhumane and degrading punishment as meant by the Uni ...

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A blindfold is an effective way of blocking vision of the submissive. It can range from a simple scarf tied around the back of the head, to a complex head harness. Typically they are leather, with a buckle in the back, sometimes locking. Other related archiveshead harness, submissive

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Bondage cuffs are restraints designed for the practice of consensual sexual bondage. They are wide wrist and ankle restraints generally made of leather, often padded with soft leather or fake fur. They are secured around the wrist or ankle, and the cuff is then attached to another cuff or other object. They are often equipped with D-ring attachments or buckles to fit nylon webbing restraints. They are typically used as a set of four to attach each wrist cuff (directly or indirectly) to the corresponding ankle cuff, thus ...

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A choker is a tight-fitting necklace, worn high on the neck. This type of jewelry can consist of one or more bands circling the neck. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet, beads, metal and leather. They may or may not be adorned with sequins, studs or some kind of pendant and come in a variety of colours. See also. Collar (BDSM) Categories: Clothing | Jewellery ...

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Fetters, shackles or leg irons are a kind of physical restraint used on the feet or ankles. The term "fetter" shares a root with the word "foot". In humans, typically only prisoners or bondage fetishists will wear shackles. A shackled animal is typically either a dangerous animal or one prone to escape. Metaphorically, a fetter may be anything that restricts or restrains i ...

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Corporal punishment is the deliberate infliction of pain intended as correction or punishment. Historically speaking most punishments, whether in judicial, domestic or educational settings were corporal in basis. The practice is generally held to differ from torture in that it is applied for disciplinary reasons and is therefore intended to be limited, rather than intended to totally destroy the will of the victim. The physical and psychological effects of certain severe or prolonged forms of corporal punishment ...

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• Corporal punishment - Corporal punishment in history
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• Corporal punishment - Corporal punishment of children
• Corporal punishment - Arguments for and against
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• Corporal punishment - Ritual and punishment
• Corporal punishment - Administration of punishment

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A bullwhip is a single-tailed whip, usually made of braided leather, which was originally used as a farmer's tool for working with livestock. Bullwhip - History. Bullwhips were traditionally used as a farm tool especially popular with cattle drivers. A bullwhip's great length and pliability allows it to be cast by an expert in such a manner that the very end travels fast enough to break the sound barrier. When the tip of the cracker goes supersonic a minor compression wave (sonic boom) is created. Th ...

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Sadism is the sexual pleasure or gratification in the infliction of pain and suffering upon another person. The word is derived from the name of the Marquis de Sade, a prolific French philosopher-writer of sadistic novels. The counterpart of sadism is masochism, the sexual pleasure or gratification of having pain or suffering inflicted upon the self, often consisting of sexual fantasies or urges for being beaten, humiliated, bound, tortured, or otherwise made to suffer, either as an enhancement to or a substitute for sex ...

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Algolagnia (from the greek "άλγος" algos meaning pain and "λαγνεία" lagnia meaning lust) is the paraphilia of deriving sexual pleasure from physical pain. It may have a simply biological basis, as it is proven that pain, just like sensorial pleasures such as sexual contact and sweet foods, cause the release of endorphins, the chemicals that induce pleasure. If a person's pain threshold is sufficiently high, this may outweigh the n ...

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Servitude may refer to: Service conscription employment Slavery indentured servitude involuntary servitude penal servitude Servitude (BDSM) An equitable servitude is a term of real estate law Other related archivesService, Servitude (BDSM), Slavery, conscription, employment, equitable servitude, indentured servitude, involuntary servitude, law, penal servitude, real estate

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Bottom can refer to: the Buttocks Bottom (sex) Bottom (BDSM) Bottom (band) Nick Bottom, a character from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Bottom (television), a British sitcom The bottom quark, a subatomic particle Bottom element, in lattice theory and related branches of mathematics Other related archivesBottom (BDSM), Bottom (sex), Bottom (television), Bottom element, Buttocks, Nick Botto

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