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DefinitionAn anal hook is a metal BDSM toy that is partially inserted into the anus and has a round or curved hook shape on the outside with an attachment point for rope or chain. The hook is used in bondage, role play, or visual domination, where the feeling of control, tension, and surrender is central. Explanation of anal hook The
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DefinitionHooks are metal fastening or penetration instruments used in BDSM to connect objects, bondage, chains, or the body itself. They can serve as a practical aid in bondage, as a decorative element, or as part of more medical forms of play. Explanation of hooks Within BDSM, there are different types of hooks, each with its own function, risk, and level
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DefinitionHemostatic clamps (hemostats) are medical instruments that are sometimes used in BDSM as toys to temporarily clamp skin or tissue together. They were originally used in medicine to clamp blood vessels during surgery, but in an erotic context they serve to cause controlled pain stimuli or pressure. Explanation of hemostatic clamps The hemostatic clamp – also known as an arterial
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DefinitionA harness is a garment or bondage device that partially or completely encases the body, often made of leather, latex, metal, or rope. Within BDSM, a harness is used as a decorative, sensual, or functional tool to emphasize power, restraint, or beauty. Explanation of harness The harness has its origins in medieval knight protection, but in the BDSM world it
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DefinitionA hard limit is a clear, non-negotiable boundary within BDSM. It is the boundary that a person is unwilling or unable to cross under any circumstances. A hard limit can be physical, mental, or emotional, and forms the absolute bottom line of safety and consent within any BDSM experience. Explanation of hard limits Within BDSM, a distinction is made between
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DefinitionHandcuffs, or simply cuffs, are objects that can be used to restrain someone’s hands, ankles, or other body parts, with the aim of restricting their freedom of movement. Within BDSM, cuffs are used for bondage, surrender, and power exchange, often in combination with other forms of play. For a detailed explanation, see cuffs. More information EncyclopediaLetter H
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DefinitionHOM is short for Hand over mouth. This is a BDSMpractice in which the Dominant places his or her hand over the mouth of the sub to partially restrict speech, moaning, or breathing. It is a physical expression of control and silence, often used during a scene to enhance power, tension, or surrender. For a detailed explanation, see Hand over
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DefinitionHand over mouth (abbreviated H.O.M.) is a BDSMpractice in which the Dominant places his or her hand over the mouth of the sub to partially restrict speech, moaning, or breathing. It is a physical expression of control and silence, often used during a scene to enhance power, tension, or surrender. Explanation Hand over mouth Hand over mouth has a strong
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DefinitionE.L. James is the pseudonym of British author Erika Leonard Mitchell (born in 1963), known for the international bestselling trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey. Her books introduced a wide audience to the concept of BDSM, although her work is often criticized within the real BDSM community for its inaccurate or romanticized portrayal of power, consent, and psychological safety. Explanation James
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DefinitionBoundaries are the physical, emotional, and mental limits that determine what someone will or will not accept within BDSM. They form the foundation of safe and consensual play, protecting both Dominant and submissive from harm, overload, or emotional transgression. Explanation of boundaries Within BDSM, boundaries are not a restriction, but rather a prerequisite for freedom. They provide direction, clarity, and
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