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Back to Top69
A sexual position where two partners simultaneously perform oral sex on each other.
24/7
A BDSM relationship where roles are maintained around the clock.
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Back to TopA-Spot
An erogenous zone located deep inside the vagina, also known as the anterior fornix.
Abasiophilia
Sexual attraction to people with impaired mobility.
Abduction Fantasy
Role-playing scenario involving being kidnapped or abducted.
Abduction Play
Role-playing a scenario where one partner is “abducted” by the other.
Abrasion Play
Sensation play that involves scraping or scratching the skin.
Acomoclitic
Arousal from hairless genitals.
Acrotomophilia
Sexual attraction to amputees.
Actirasty
Arousal from exposure to the sun’s rays.
Adult Baby/Diaper Lover (ABDL)
A fetish involving role-playing as a baby, including wearing diapers.
Adult Nursing Relationship (ANR)
A relationship involving one partner breastfeeding the other.
Aftercare
The time and care given to partners after an intense BDSM scene or activity.
Age Play
Role-playing where one or both participants act as if they are a different age.
Age Regression
A psychological state where an adult reverts to a younger state of mind.
Albinism Fetish
Arousal from individuals with albinism.
Algolagnia
Arousal from experiencing or inflicting pain.
Alien Abduction Fantasy
Role-playing scenarios involving being abducted by extraterrestrials.
Amelotatism
A fetish for people with missing limbs.
Amputee Play
Role-playing scenarios involving amputees.
Anal Beads
A string of beads designed for anal insertion, providing sensation when removed.
Anal Hook
A metal hook designed to be inserted into the anus, often used in bondage.
Anal Play
Erotic play involving the anus.
Anal Sex
Sexual activity involving penetration of the anus.
Anemophilia
Sexual arousal from wind or being blown by air.
Anilingus
Oral stimulation of the anus.
Animal Play
Role-playing where one or both participants act as animals.
Animal Role Play
Acting as animals during sexual activities.
Animal Transformation Fantasy
A fetish involving fantasies of transforming into an animal.
Ankle Cuffs
Restraints used to bind the ankles.
Ankles Tied to Thighs
A bondage position where the ankles are tied to the thighs, creating a frog-like position.
Anorgasmia
The inability to achieve orgasm despite adequate stimulation.
Anthrophilia
A fetish for flowers and plants.
Apotemnophilia
Arousal from the desire to amputate a healthy limb.
Aretifism
Arousal from exposing oneself.
Armpit Fetish
Arousal from armpits.
Armpit Licking
A fetish for licking or kissing armpits.
Asphyxiation
The act of restricting air flow for erotic purposes.
Asphyxiophilia
Arousal from restriction of breathing.
Ass Worship
Arousal from worshipping the buttocks.
Atmophilia
Arousal from certain smells.
Autagonistophilia
Sexual arousal from being on stage or on camera.
Autoandrophilia
Arousal from the thought of being a man (typically in individuals assigned female at birth).
Autocunnilingus
Arousal from the idea of performing oral sex on oneself.
Autoerotic Asphyxiation
The practice of inducing asphyxia for sexual arousal.
Autoeroticism
Sexual arousal and satisfaction derived from self-stimulation.
Autogynephilia
Arousal from the thought of being a woman (typically in individuals assigned male at birth).
Autoplushophilia
Arousal from imagining oneself as a plush or stuffed animal.
Autosexual
A person who is primarily attracted to themselves.
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Back to TopBall Gag
A type of gag with a ball that fits in the mouth, restricting speech.
Ball Stretching
The practice of elongating the scrotum using weights or rings.
Balloon Fetish
A fetish for balloons, including popping them or being surrounded by them.
Balloon Play
A fetish for inflating and popping balloons.
Bareback
Sexual intercourse without using a condom.
Barebacking
Engaging in sexual activity without the use of condoms.
Bastinado
The practice of beating the soles of the feet.
Bathing Fetish
Arousal from bathing or showering with a partner.
BDSM
Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism.
Bear
A term in the gay community for a large, hairy man.
Bearding
Arousal from beards and facial hair.
Beastiality
Sexual attraction to animals.
Beating
Hitting or striking a partner as part of BDSM play.
Bed Restraints
Restraints that are attached to the bed to restrict a person’s movement.
Begging
The act of a submissive verbally pleading for something.
Ben Wa Balls
Small balls inserted into the vagina for sexual stimulation and pelvic floor strengthening.
Biastophilia
Arousal from consensually acting out rape fantasies.
Blindfold
A device used to cover the eyes and block vision.
Blindfold Play
Using a blindfold to restrict a person’s vision.
Blowjob
Oral stimulation of the penis.
Blowjob Gag
A gag designed with an opening to facilitate oral sex.
Body Inflation
Arousal from inflating body parts or the whole body.
Body Worship
Adoring and worshipping a partner’s body parts.
Bondage
The practice of physically restraining a partner.
Bondage Chair
A specially designed chair with built-in restraints.
Bondage Tape
Tape designed to adhere to itself but not to the skin.
Boot Worship
The act of adoring and worshipping boots, often by kissing or licking them.
Bootblacking
The act of cleaning, polishing, and caring for leather boots, often as a form of service.
Bottom
The person receiving the action in a BDSM scene.
Branding
The act of marking the skin with a hot iron or other means.
Breast Bondage
Tying ropes or other restraints around the breasts for erotic purposes.
Breast Pumping
Arousal from using breast pumps.
Breast Torture
Inflicting pain or discomfort on the breasts.
Breath Control
Another term for breath play, involving the restriction of breath.
Breath Play
Erotic asphyxiation, where breathing is controlled or restricted.
Bug Chasing
The practice of intentionally seeking to contract a sexually transmitted infection.
Bukkake
A sexual activity where multiple men ejaculate on one person.
Burusera
A fetish for schoolgirl uniforms and often used underwear.
Butt Plug
A sex toy designed to be inserted into the anus.
Butterfly Kiss
A light, fluttering kiss using the eyelashes.
Butterfly Position
A bondage position where the legs are spread and restrained.
Buttock Worship
A fetish for admiring and worshipping buttocks.
Buttplug
A sex toy designed to be inserted into the anus.
C
Back to TopCandle Wax Play
Dripping melted candle wax onto the skin for erotic sensation.
Canning
Striking with a cane, typically a rattan or bamboo rod.
Casting Fetish
A fetish for plaster casts on limbs.
Cat O’ Nine Tails
A multi-tailed whip used in BDSM.
Catheter Play
The use of catheters for erotic stimulation or control.
Cattle Prod Play
Using a cattle prod to deliver electric shocks for erotic stimulation.
Caviar Play
A fetish for playing with or eating caviar in sexual contexts.
CBT
Cock and Ball Torture, erotic torture of the male genitals.
CBT (Cock and Ball Torture)
Inflicting pain or discomfort on the male genitals.
Chain Bondage
Using chains as restraints in bondage play.
Chastity
The practice of refraining from sexual intercourse or orgasms, often enforced by a device.
Chastity Device
A device used to prevent sexual intercourse or masturbation.
Chastity Devices
Devices used to prevent sexual release.
Chastity Key Holder
The person who holds the key to a chastity device, controlling access.
Chastity Play
The practice of restricting sexual release using a chastity device.
Chemical Play
The use of chemicals to create sensations on the skin.
Choking
The act of compressing the neck to restrict airflow for erotic purposes.
Clamping
Using clamps on body parts, such as nipples or genitals.
Claustrophilia
Arousal from being in confined spaces.
Clothed Male, Naked Female (CMNF)
A fetish where the male remains clothed while the female is naked.
Clothespins
Small spring-loaded clips used in sensation play.
Clown Fetish
Arousal from clowns or clown costumes.
Cock and Ball Torture (CBT)
Inflicting pain or discomfort on the male genitals.
Cock Cage
A chastity device designed to prevent erections by enclosing the penis.
Cock Ring
A ring worn around the base of the penis to restrict blood flow.
Cold Showers
Arousal from taking cold showers.
Collar
A symbol of commitment in BDSM, often worn by Submissives.
Collaring
A BDSM practice where a submissive wears a collar as a symbol of ownership.
Collaring Ceremony
A formal event where a Submissive is given a collar by their Dominant, symbolizing commitment.
Confinement
Restricting a person’s movement by placing them in a confined space.
Consensual Non-Consent
A mutual agreement where one person consents to not have their consent honored during a scene.
Coprophilia
Sexual arousal from feces.
Corset Training
The practice of wearing a corset to gradually reduce waist size.
Corsetry
The use of corsets to shape and constrict the waist and torso.
Cream Pie
The act of ejaculating inside a partner and the semen leaking out afterward.
Crossdressing
Wearing clothing traditionally associated with the opposite gender.
Crush Fetish
A fetish for seeing objects or small creatures being crushed.
Crying
Emotional release that can occur during or after a BDSM scene.
Cuckold
A man who is aroused by his partner having sex with others.
Cuckolding
A fetish where one partner (typically the husband) enjoys watching the other partner engage in sexual activity with someone else.
Cuckoldry
A man being aroused by his partner having sex with someone else.
Cuckquean
A woman who is aroused by her partner having sex with others.
Cuckqueaning
The female counterpart to cuckolding, where a woman derives pleasure from her partner’s sexual activities with others.
Cum Control
The practice of controlling when and how a partner ejaculates.
Cum Inflation
Injecting fluids into the body to create a swollen appearance.
Cum Play
A fetish for playing with semen.
Cunnilingus
Oral sex performed on a woman’s genitalia.
Cupping
Using suction cups to create negative pressure on the skin.
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Back to TopD/s
Abbreviation for Dominance and submission.
Dark Room Play
Engaging in sexual activities in a completely darkened room.
Deep Throat
Taking the penis deep into the throat during oral sex.
Deep Throating
Taking the penis deep into the throat during oral sex.
Degradation
A form of humiliation play where one partner is demeaned or insulted.
Degradation Play
Involves actions or words meant to humiliate or degrade a partner.
Dendrophilia
Arousal from trees.
Denial
Restricting access to sexual pleasure or orgasm.
Dental Fetish
Arousal from dental procedures or instruments.
Diaper Play
A fetish involving wearing and using diapers.
Dildo Harness
A harness worn around the waist or hips to hold a dildo.
Dirty Talk
Using explicit language to arouse a partner during sex.
Discipline
The practice of training a submissive through rules and punishment.
Doggy Style
A sexual position where one partner is on all fours while the other penetrates from behind.
Dollification
A form of role-playing where a person is transformed into a doll-like state.
Domestic Discipline
A form of consensual power exchange within a domestic setting.
Dominant (Dom)
A person who exercises control over another in a BDSM dynamic.
Domination and Submission
A dynamic where one partner exerts control over the other.
Dominatrix
A female Dominant, often in a professional context.
Double Penetration
The act of penetrating a person with two objects or body parts simultaneously.
Double Vaginal
Penetration of the vagina with two objects or body parts simultaneously.
Duct Tape Bondage
Using duct tape as a restraint in bondage play.
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Back to TopEar Fetish
Arousal from ears or ear-related activities.
Edge Play
BDSM activities that involve a higher risk.
Edging
Bringing oneself or a partner close to orgasm and then stopping to delay climax.
Elastration
The use of tight rubber bands to restrict blood flow to genitals or limbs.
Elastrator
A device used to apply tight rubber bands, often for castration in animals.
Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim)
The use of electric currents to stimulate the body.
Electrophilia
Arousal from electricity or electrical stimulation.
Electroplay
The use of electrical stimulation for erotic purposes.
Emetophilia
Arousal from vomiting or seeing others vomit.
Enema Play
The use of enemas for erotic stimulation.
Enemas
The practice of injecting liquid into the rectum for cleansing or erotic purposes.
Erotic Asphyxiation
The practice of restricting oxygen for sexual arousal.
Erotic Hypnosis
The use of hypnosis techniques for sexual arousal or control.
Erotic Massage
A massage that includes sexual arousal and stimulation.
Erotic Spanking
Spanking administered for sexual pleasure.
Erotic Wrestling
Engaging in wrestling with erotic undertones or intentions.
Erotophonophilia
Arousal from the thought of committing murder.
Exhibitionism
Arousal from exposing one’s body or sexual acts in public or semi-public settings.
Exophilia
A fetish for non-human or alien beings.
Eyeglasses Fetish
Arousal from people wearing eyeglasses.
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Back to TopFace Sitting
A dominant partner sitting on a submissive partner’s face for sexual pleasure.
Face Slapping
Slapping the face for erotic pleasure, often as part of humiliation play.
Facials
Ejaculating on a partner’s face.
Feederism
A fetish involving feeding a partner to make them gain weight.
Female Ejaculation
The expulsion of fluid from the female urethra during or before orgasm.
Fetish
A strong sexual attraction to a specific object or body part.
Figging
The practice of inserting a piece of peeled ginger root into the anus or vagina.
Financial Domination
A BDSM practice where a submissive gives money or gifts to a dominant partner.
Fire Cupping
Using heated cups to create suction on the skin for erotic purposes.
Fire Flogging
Flogging with a flogger that has been set on fire.
Fire Play
The use of flame or fire for erotic sensation.
Fisting
The act of inserting a hand into the vagina or anus.
Flogging
The act of whipping or striking with a flogger.
Food Play
Using food as part of erotic play, often involving smearing or feeding.
Foot Fetish
Arousal from feet.
Foot Worship
A fetish for feet and foot-related activities.
Footjob
Using feet to stimulate a partner’s genitals.
Forced Bi
Forcing a heterosexual partner to engage in homosexual activities.
Forced Consumption
Making someone eat or drink something as part of a power exchange.
Forced Feminization
Making a male partner dress and act in a traditionally feminine manner.
Forced Orgasm
Causing a partner to orgasm against their will or beyond their comfort level.
Formicophilia
Arousal from insects crawling on the body.
French Maid Role Play
Role-playing as a French maid, often involving servitude and domestic tasks.
Frotteurism
Arousal from rubbing against a non-consenting person in a crowded place.
Full Suspension
Bondage where the person’s entire body is suspended off the ground.
Furry Play
Role-playing where participants dress as anthropomorphic animal characters.
G
Back to TopGagging
Inserting objects or hands into the mouth to restrict speech or cause discomfort.
Gags
Devices used to restrict speech by placing something in the mouth.
Galactophilia
Arousal from breast milk.
Gangbang
A sexual activity involving one person having sex with multiple partners in succession.
Gates of Hell
A type of male chastity device consisting of multiple rings that encircle the penis.
Gender Transformation
Arousal from dressing as or becoming another gender.
Genital Torture
The practice of inflicting pain or discomfort on the genitals for pleasure.
Genitorture
Torture or infliction of pain on the genitals.
Gerontophilia
Arousal from elderly individuals.
Giantess Fetish
A fetish for large or giant women.
Giantess Worship
Arousal from being dominated by a much larger woman.
Gimp Suit
A full-body suit often made of latex or leather, covering the entire body.
Gloryhole
A hole in a wall or partition through which people engage in anonymous sexual activity.
Gokkun
The act of swallowing semen, often in large quantities.
Golden Shower
The act of urinating on or being urinated on by a partner.
Gooning
The act of continuously edging oneself to prolong sexual pleasure.
Gorean Role-Play
Role-playing based on the “Gor” series of novels by John Norman.
Group Sex
Sexual activity involving multiple partners.
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Back to TopHair Bondage
Using the hair as a means of restraint.
Hair Pulling
Pulling the hair for erotic stimulation.
Hand Fetish
Arousal from hands or hand-related activities.
Handjob
Manual stimulation of the penis.
Harem Play
Role-playing where one person has multiple submissives.
Heel Worship
A fetish for high-heeled shoes.
Hematolagnia
Sexual arousal from blood.
Hentai
A genre of Japanese erotic or pornographic manga and anime.
High Heel Fetish
Arousal from high-heeled shoes.
High Protocol
A strict set of rules and behaviors that a submissive must follow.
Hogtie
A bondage position where a person’s hands and feet are tied together behind their back.
Hot Wax Play
Dripping hot wax onto the body for sensation play.
Hotwife
A married woman who has sexual relationships with other men with her husband’s consent.
Human Ashtray
Using a person’s body as an ashtray for smoking.
Human Furniture
Using a person as a piece of furniture, such as a chair or table.
Human Pony
Role-playing as a pony, including wearing tack and being trained.
Humiliation
The act of degrading or embarrassing a partner for sexual arousal.
Humiliation Play
Activities that involve degrading or embarrassing a partner for sexual gratification.
Hypno-Bondage
Combining hypnosis with bondage scenarios.
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Back to TopIce Play
Using ice cubes or cold objects for erotic stimulation.
Ice Play
Using ice or cold objects in sexual play.
Impact Play
Activities involving striking the body for sexual gratification.
Infantilism
Role-playing where one partner takes on the role of an infant or small child.
Inflation Fetish
Arousal from the idea of inflating body parts or the whole body.
Inflation Play
Arousal from inflating body parts or the whole body.
Insect Play
Arousal from insects crawling on the body.
Intercrural Sex
Sexual activity involving rubbing the penis between the thighs.
Interrogation Play
Role-playing an interrogation scenario with elements of power exchange.
Intimacy
A close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person.
Intimate Wax Play
Dripping hot wax onto the body for sensation play.
Inversion Table
A table designed to tilt and invert a person, often used in bondage.
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Back to TopJacking Off
Slang term for male masturbation.
Japanese Bondage
Also known as Shibari, involves intricate rope patterns and ties.
Jerk Off Instruction (JOI)
Videos or audio recordings where one person instructs another on how to masturbate.
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Back to TopKatoptronophilia
Arousal from having sex in front of mirrors.
Kinbaku
A traditional Japanese style of rope bondage focusing on aesthetics and form.
Kissing
Pressing one’s lips against another person or object.
Kneeling
Having a submissive kneel as a form of showing submission or respect.
Knife Play
The use of knives or blades for sensation play.
Knotting
A fantasy involving being penetrated by an animal or mythical creature with a “knot”.
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Back to TopLactation Fetish
Arousal from lactating breasts or the act of breastfeeding.
Latex Fetish
Sexual attraction to latex clothing or materials.
Leash Play
Using a leash to control a submissive partner.
Leather Fetish
Sexual attraction to leather clothing or materials.
Limit
Boundaries set by a participant regarding what activities they are not comfortable with.
Lingerie Play
Using lingerie as a fetish or part of erotic play.
Liquid Latex
Using liquid latex to coat the body.
Live Action Role-Playing (LARP)
Role-playing involving elaborate scenarios and costumes.
Looner
A fetish for balloons, including inflating and popping them.
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Back to TopMacro Fetish
Arousal from the fantasy of giants or extremely large people.
Macrophilia
A fetish for giants or giantess.
Masochism
Deriving pleasure from one’s own pain or humiliation.
Masochist
A person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation.
Masturbation
Self-stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure.
Mechanophilia
Arousal from machines, such as cars or bicycles.
Medical Fetish
A fetish for medical procedures, uniforms, and equipment.
Medical Fetishism
A fetish involving medical procedures and instruments.
Medical Play
Role-playing that involves medical scenarios and instruments.
Medical Restraints
Using medical restraints such as straitjackets or hospital cuffs in play.
Mellophobia
A sexual attraction to music or musical instruments.
Melolagnia
Sexual arousal from music.
Merman/Mermaid Fetish
Arousal from merman or mermaid characters.
Mirror Box
A box with mirrors used for visual stimulation and reflection.
Missionary Position
A sexual position where one partner lies on their back and the other lies on top.
Mouth Gag
A device placed in the mouth to restrict speech.
Mouth Play
A fetish for mouth-related activities.
Mummification
Wrapping a person tightly in materials like plastic wrap or bandages.
Munch
A casual social gathering for people interested in BDSM.
Mysophilia
Arousal from dirt or filth.
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Back to TopNasophilia
Arousal from noses.
Navel Fetish
Arousal from navels or belly buttons.
Navel Torture
Inflicting pain or discomfort on the navel.
Necrophilia
Arousal from corpses.
Needle Play
The insertion of needles into the skin for erotic stimulation.
Negotiation
The process of discussing limits, desires, and boundaries before a scene.
Nipple Clamps
Devices used to pinch and hold the nipples for erotic stimulation.
Nose Hook
A device used to pull back the nostrils for humiliation or control.
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Back to TopObject Bondage
Tying a person to an inanimate object, like a chair or a bed.
Objectification
Treating a person as an object for sexual pleasure.
Objectophilia
Sexual attraction to inanimate objects.
Objectum Sexuality
Arousal and romantic attraction to inanimate objects.
Oculolinctus
Arousal from licking a partner’s eyeball.
Odaxelagnia
Arousal from biting or being bitten.
Odontophilia
Arousal from teeth or dental work.
Olfactophilia
Arousal from smells and odors.
Omorashi
A fetish for urination or wetting oneself.
Oral Sex
Stimulation of the genitals using the mouth.
Orgasm
The climax of sexual excitement, characterized by intense pleasure.
Orgasm Control
Practices that involve controlling when and how a person is allowed to orgasm.
Orgasm Denial
Preventing a partner from reaching orgasm for extended periods.
Orgy
A sexual encounter involving multiple partners.
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Back to TopPegging
A sexual practice where a woman penetrates a man’s anus with a strap-on dildo.
Pet Play
A subset of animal play where participants role-play as domesticated animals.
Pet Training
Training a submissive to behave like an animal, such as a dog or cat.
Pictophilia
Arousal from pictures or visual imagery.
Piercing Fetish
Arousal from body piercings.
Plague Doctor Fetish
Arousal from plague doctor masks and outfits.
Pleasure Dom/Domme
A Dominant who focuses on giving pleasure to their Submissive.
Pleasure Slave
A Submissive who is primarily focused on providing pleasure to their Dominant.
Plushophilia
A fetish for plush toys or stuffed animals.
Pneumatophilia
Arousal from being inflated with air.
Podophilia
A fetish for feet.
Polyamory
Engaging in multiple consensual, loving relationships.
Pony Gear
Equipment used in pony play, such as bridles, saddles, and hooves.
Pony Gear Fetish
Arousal from wearing or seeing others wear pony gear.
Pony Play
A form of animal role-play where one person acts as a pony.
Power Exchange
The transfer of control from one person to another in a BDSM context.
Predicament Bondage
Bondage that creates a challenging or uncomfortable position for the Submissive.
Primal Play
Engaging in raw, animalistic behavior during sex.
Prison Play
Role-playing scenarios involving imprisonment and control.
Prostate Massage
Stimulation of the prostate gland for sexual pleasure.
Protocol
The set of rules and behaviors agreed upon in a BDSM relationship.
Pseudonecrophilia
Role-playing scenarios involving pretending to be dead.
Psychrophilia
Arousal from being cold or watching others be cold.
Public Humiliation
Humiliating a partner in a public or semi-public setting.
Punishment
Disciplinary action taken to correct behavior in a BDSM relationship.
Puppy Play
A form of pet play where one partner acts as a puppy.
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Back to TopQueefing
The expulsion of air from the vagina, often making a sound.
Queening
Another term for face sitting, where a dominant partner sits on a submissive partner’s face.
Quick Sand Fetish
Arousal from the idea of sinking in quicksand.
Quickie
A brief sexual encounter.
Quicksand Fetish
Arousal from the fantasy of sinking in quicksand.
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Back to TopRace Play
A controversial fetish involving racial themes and dynamics.
RACK
Risk-Aware Consensual Kink, an alternative to SSC (Safe, Sane, Consensual).
Rape Play
Consensual role-playing scenarios that simulate non-consensual sex.
Rimming
Oral stimulation of the anus.
Robot Fetish
Arousal from robots or robot-like behavior.
Role Reversal
Temporarily switching Dominant and Submissive roles.
Role-Playing
Acting out scenarios for sexual or psychological pleasure.
Rooting
A fetish for planting objects or body parts in the ground.
Rope Bunny
A Submissive who enjoys being tied up in rope bondage.
Rubber Fetish
Sexual attraction to rubber clothing or materials.
Ruined Orgasm
Bringing a person to the brink of orgasm and then denying full release.
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Back to TopSadism
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
Sadist
A person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
Safe Word
A pre-agreed word or phrase used to stop or pause a BDSM scene.
Safe, Sane, Consensual (SSC)
A guiding principle in BDSM emphasizing safety, sanity, and mutual consent.
Salirophilia
Arousal from soiling or dirtying a partner.
Scene
A specific BDSM encounter or play session.
Scissoring
A sexual position commonly associated with lesbian sex, where partners interlock their legs and rub their vulvas together.
Self-Bondage
Tying oneself up without the aid of a partner.
Sensation Play
Activities focused on stimulating the senses.
Sensory Deprivation
The removal or reduction of sensory input for erotic purposes.
Service Submission
Submissive acts that involve providing services to the Dominant.
Service Top
A Dominant partner who takes on a submissive role to provide pleasure.
Servitude
Acts of service performed by a Submissive for their Dominant.
Sex Machine
Mechanical devices designed to provide sexual stimulation.
Sex Toys
Objects or devices used to enhance sexual pleasure.
Sexting
Sending sexually explicit messages or images via text message.
Sexual Exploration
The process of discovering and trying new sexual activities or fantasies.
Shaving Play
Erotic play that involves shaving hair from the body.
Shibari
A style of Japanese rope bondage that emphasizes aesthetics and form.
Shocking
Using electrical devices to deliver shocks for erotic stimulation.
Silicone Bondage
Using silicone-based restraints and equipment.
Sitophilia
Arousal from food.
Sixty-Nine (69)
A sexual position where two partners simultaneously perform oral sex on each other.
Slave
A Submissive who gives up significant control to a Dominant, often in a long-term arrangement.
Slave Contract
A formal agreement outlining the terms and conditions of a BDSM relationship.
Smothering
Covering the face with a body part or object to restrict breathing.
Smothering
Arousal from being smothered or suffocated.
Soft Limit
Activities that a person is hesitant about but may be willing to try under certain conditions.
Somnophilia
Arousal from a partner who is asleep or unconscious.
Sounding
The practice of inserting objects into the urethra for sexual pleasure.
Spanking
Striking the buttocks with an open hand or implement.
Spanking Bench
A piece of furniture designed to position the Submissive for spanking or flogging.
Spit Play
Arousal from spitting on or being spit on by a partner.
Spreader Bar
A bar used to keep the legs or arms spread apart.
Squashing
The act of sitting on or crushing another person for sexual pleasure.
Squirting
The expulsion of fluid from the vagina during orgasm.
St. Andrew’s Cross
A cross-shaped piece of bondage furniture designed for restraining a person.
Stigmatophilia
Arousal from body modifications like tattoos and piercings.
Strap-On Play
Using a dildo attached to a harness for sexual penetration.
Stygiophilia
Arousal from thoughts of hellfire and damnation.
Sub Drop
A physical and emotional drop that can occur after an intense BDSM scene.
Sub Space
An altered state of consciousness experienced by Submissives during intense scenes.
Submissive (Sub)
A person who relinquishes control to a Dominant in a BDSM dynamic.
Suspension
The act of hanging a person from ropes or chains.
Suspension Bondage
Bondage that involves lifting the person off the ground.
Switch
A person who enjoys both Dominant and Submissive roles.
Symphorophilia
Arousal from witnessing or staging disasters.
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Back to TopTeasing
The act of arousing and stimulating without providing full release.
Teleiophilia
A fetish for adults, particularly those who are physically mature.
Temperature Play
Using hot or cold objects to stimulate the skin.
TENS Unit
A device that uses electrical impulses for muscle stimulation and erotic sensation.
Tentacle Erotica
A genre of fantasy involving sexual encounters with tentacled creatures.
Threesome
Sexual activity involving three people.
Thuddy Impact Play
Impact play that involves heavy, deep sensations.
Tickle Torture
The use of tickling to create discomfort or pleasure.
Tickling
Using fingers, feathers, or other objects to tickle a partner for erotic pleasure.
Tickling Fetish
Arousal from being tickled or tickling a partner.
Top
The person performing the action in a BDSM scene.
Topping from the Bottom
When a submissive tries to control the scene or give instructions.
Total Power Exchange (TPE)
A relationship dynamic where one partner gives complete control to the other.
Trampling
The act of stepping on a person for sexual pleasure.
Transvestic Fetishism
Arousal from wearing clothes traditionally associated with the opposite sex.
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Back to TopUniform Fetish
Sexual attraction to specific uniforms, such as military, police, or medical attire.
Urolagnia
A fetish for urine or urination.
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Back to TopVacuum Bed
A bed that uses a vacuum to restrict movement and create pressure.
Vaginal Fisting
The act of inserting a hand into the vagina.
Vanilla
Non-kinky, mainstream sexual behavior.
Vanilla Sex
Conventional sex that does not involve kink or BDSM.
Violet Wand
An electrical device used to produce sparks and tingling sensations.
Voice Training
Training a submissive to speak in a certain way, such as using specific titles or tones.
Vorarephilia
A fetish for being eaten or eating someone else.
Vore
A fetish for being eaten or eating someone else.
Voyeurism
Arousal from watching others engage in sexual activity.
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Back to TopWartenberg Wheel
A medical device used in sensation play to lightly prick the skin.
Water Sports
Sexual activities involving urine.
Water Torture
Using water to create discomfort or distress.
Watersports
Erotic play involving urine.
Wax Play
The practice of dripping hot wax onto the skin for erotic stimulation.
Waxing
Removing body hair using wax for aesthetic or erotic purposes.
Wet and Messy (WAM)
A fetish involving getting wet or messy with substances like mud, paint, or food.
Whip
A tool used to strike the body for erotic pleasure.
Whipping
Using a whip to strike the body for erotic pleasure.
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Back to TopYiffing
Sexual activities involving furries, or people dressed in animal costumes.
YKINOK
Your Kink Is Not Our Kink, but Your Kink is OK.
Z
Back to TopZelophilia
Arousal from jealousy or envy.
Zentai
A fetish involving full-body suits that cover the entire body.
Zipper
A BDSM technique where clothespins or clips are attached to the skin and then pulled off quickly.
Zoophilia
A fetish for animals.