De complete BDSM encyclopedie voor kennis, veiligheid en beleving
DefinitionHyperfocus is a state of intense concentration in which a person becomes completely absorbed in an activity or experience, with a temporary reduction in awareness of time, surroundings, and physical signals. Within BDSM, hyperfocus can occur in both the Dominant and the sub during deep sessions. Explanation of hyperfocus In the BDSM experience, hyperfocus refers to the moment when everything
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DefinitionHygiene in BDSM refers to the set of measures and habits applied to ensure physical, mental, and material safety. The goal is to prevent infections, irritations, and health risks, both during and after play. Explanation of hygiene Hygiene is one of the most important pillars of safety and trust within BDSM. Because many forms of play involve physical contact, skin
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DefinitionA humbler is a BDSM device designed to restrict the movement of a male submissive by pulling the scrotum backward and clamping it between two bars or plates, usually behind the thighs. The device forces the submissive to remain in a bent-over position, which can be both painful and humiliating. Explanation of humbler The humbler is a popular toy in
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DefinitionHuman furniture refers to a form of objectification within BDSM in which a submissive is used as a piece of furniture – for example, as a chair, table, footstool, or stand – with the aim of temporarily reducing their humanity to an object of service or decoration. Explanation of human furniture The experience of human furniture is not about practical
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DefinitionA human ashtray is an extreme form of fetishistic or sadistic play in which a submissive is used as an ashtray by the dominant, often as a symbol of humiliation, ownership, or total surrender. Explanation human ashtray The use of a human ashtray is one of the more controversial and intense forms of humiliation play within BDSM. The sub literally
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DefinitionA hotwife is a married or committed woman who has sexual contact with other men with her partner’s consent. Hotwifing refers to the practice or experience in which this takes place, often within a dynamic of openness, voyeurism, or controlled surrender. Explanation of hotwife / hotwifing Within the BDSM and fetish world, hotwifing is a form of play that revolves
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DefinitionHormones are chemical messengers produced by the body that influence mood, behavior, emotions, and physical responses. Within BDSM, certain hormones play a crucial role in the experience of pain, excitement, surrender, and connection. Explanation of hormones During a BDSM session, a complex mix of hormones is released that can put the body into an altered state of consciousness. This biochemical
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DefinitionA hood (also known as a mask) is a covering for the head that is used in BDSM to restrict the senses, enhance anonymity, or intensify the power dynamic between Dominant and sub. Explanation of hood The hood is a commonly used attribute in deprivation play and can range from simple fabric masks to fully enclosed leather hoods with zippers,
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DefinitionHomosexual (also referred to as gay) refers to someone who is emotionally and/or sexually attracted to people of the same gender. Explanation homosexual Within the BDSM world, homosexuality occurs in all kinds of forms, just as it does within society itself. The term refers to sexual preference, but not automatically to the division of roles within a BDSM relationship. For
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DefinitionHogtie is a form of bondage in which a person’s arms and legs are tied together behind their back, usually with rope, cuffs or straps, so that the sub is in a highly restricted and often vulnerable position. Explanation of hogtie The term hogtie originally comes from livestock farming, where it was used to tie up cattle with ropes by
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