Kinky Dictionary: A Guide to BDSM & Fetish Vocabulary
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Navigate the Terminology! 💫
Kink and BDSM are vast, diverse, and exciting worlds filled with unique terminology. Whether you're new to the scene or a seasoned player, understanding the language is key to safe, consensual, and enjoyable experiences. Our kinky dictionary will help you navigate the terminology used in BDSM, fetish play, and alternative lifestyles.
Play & Activities
Bondage – Restricting movement using ropes, cuffs, or other restraints.
Impact Play – Spanking, flogging, paddling, or whipping.
Edge Play – Riskier BDSM activities that require trust and experience.
Breath Play – Restricting airflow for pleasure (risky and requires safety knowledge).
Wax Play – Dripping hot wax onto the skin for sensation play.
Sensory Deprivation – Removing senses (blindfolds, earmuffs, etc.) to heighten sensitivity.
Electroplay – Using electrical stimulation for pleasure or pain.
CBT (Cock & Ball Torture) – Intense stimulation or pain play focused on the genitals.
Nipple Torture – Using clamps, pinching, or other means to stimulate the nipples.
Orgasm Control – Controlling or delaying an orgasm as part of dominance.
Chastity Play – Using a chastity cage or belt to restrict sexual activity.
Pegging – A woman (or partner) penetrating a man using a strap-on.
Fetishes & Kinks
Foot Fetish – Attraction to feet, foot worship, or shoe fetishes.
Furry Play – Dressing in animal costumes or roleplaying as an anthropomorphic animal.
Cuckolding – Watching a partner engage in sex with someone else.
Voyeurism – Deriving pleasure from watching others engage in sexual activities.
Exhibitionism – Enjoying performing sexual acts in public or being watched.
Humiliation Play – Enjoying verbal degradation or embarrassing scenarios.
Age Play – Playing with age roles (e.g., Daddy/little, caregiver/child).
Medical Play – Playing doctor/nurse with real or simulated medical tools.
Sensory Play – Focusing on different sensory experiences (temperature, texture, sound).
Sissification – A submissive dressing in or being treated in a feminized manner.
Kink & BDSM
BDSM – An acronym for Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism.
Kink – Any unconventional sexual practice, fantasy, or fetish.
Vanilla – A term for non-kinky or traditional sexual activities.
Consent – A mutual agreement before engaging in any activity.
Safe Word – A pre-agreed word used to stop an activity immediately.
Aftercare – Emotional and physical care given after a scene to help participants return to a normal state.
SSC (Safe, Sane, and Consensual) –
A common guideline in BDSM play
RACK (Risk-Aware Consensual Kink) –
A philosophy that acknowledges the inherent risks in kink but encourages informed consent.
Roles & Identities
Dom/Domme – A dominant person in a BDSM dynamic.
Sub – A submissive who follows the lead of a dominant partner.
Switch – Someone who enjoys both dominance and submission.
Top – The person performing the action in a scene (e.g., spanking, tying up).
Bottom – The person receiving the action.
Master/Mistress – A dominant title in a power-exchange relationship.
Slave – A submissive who gives a high level of control to their dominant.
Pet – A submissive who engages in animal roleplay (puppy play, kitten play, etc.).
Brat – A playful or mischievous submissive who enjoys resisting their dominant.
Daddy Dom/Mommy Domme – A nurturing dominant, often in an age-play dynamic.
Little – A submissive who enjoys age regression or a "little space" mindset.
Scene & Relationship Terms
D/s (Dominance and Submission) –
A power-exchange dynamic in a relationship.
TPE (Total Power Exchange) – A relationship where the dominant has full control over the submissive.
Collaring – A symbolic or literal collar representing submission in a BDSM relationship.
Scene – A BDSM play session.
Contract – A written or verbal agreement outlining boundaries and expectations in a BDSM relationship.
Public Play – Engaging in BDSM activities in front of others, often at a club or dungeon.
Our Thoughts
Kink and BDSM are all about exploration, communication, and consent. Understanding these terms will help you engage more confidently in the community and enhance your experiences. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, always prioritize safety, respect, and enjoyment.
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