De complete BDSM encyclopedie voor kennis, veiligheid en beleving
DefinitionA single tail is a single-strand whip, usually made of leather or rawhide, intended for precision work, sharp pain play, and intense play. The whip consists of one long, narrow braid that ends in a cracker or fall, making the impact fast, fierce, and highly focused. Explanation of the single tail The single tail is one of the most iconic
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DefinitieEen single glove is een bondagehulpmiddel waarin beide armen achter de rug in één gezamenlijke mouw worden vastgezet. Hierdoor worden de armen volledig geïmmobiliseerd en ontstaat een strakke, intens voelbare vorm van fixatie. Explanation of single glove The single glove – also known as an armbinder or single sleeve – is a classic BDSM instrument that is best known for
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DefinitionShibari is the Japanese art of aesthetic rope bondage in which the body is bound with carefully placed knots, patterns, and tensions. It revolves around connection, beauty, technique, and conscious play with tension and surrender. Explanation of shibari Shibari – often confused with the broader concept of rope bondage – is a refined form of rope art that has its
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DefinitionShemale is an outdated and offensive term from the porn industry, used to sexually fetishize trans women. Within BDSM, this term is deliberately discouraged because of its derogatory and dehumanizing nature. Explanation of shemale The term shemale has its origins in commercial pornography and was used to label trans women in a way that reduces their humanity to a sexual
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DefinitionA session is a pre-arranged BDSM experience between a Dominant and a sub, in which actions, dynamics, roles, and intensity are consciously designed. A session can be playful, erotic, meditative, psychological, or physically intense. Explanation session A session is the heart of a BDSM dynamic. It is the moment when agreements, fantasies, desires, and roles come together in a conscious,
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DefinitionA service submissive is a sub who expresses his or her devotion primarily by providing services, care, and practical support to the Dominant. The focus is less on pain play or physical control, and more on service, devotion, and fulfilling needs. Explanation of service submissive A service submissive – often abbreviated as service sub – derives satisfaction from serving the
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DefinitionA Service Dom is a Dominant who primarily exercises leadership by facilitating, guiding, and supporting the sub. The focus is on service, care, structure, and creating a safe environment, rather than on direct authority or strict control. Explanation of service dom A service dom is often misunderstood. While many people associate a dominant with strictness, commands, and physical intensity, a
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DefinitionSensory play is a form of BDSMplay that focuses on activating, stimulating, or manipulating one or more senses to deepen arousal, excitement, relaxation, or surrender. Explanation of sensory play Sensory play focuses on the experience of feeling, hearing, smelling, seeing, or the absence thereof. It revolves around consciously playing with the senses, making touch more intense and causing the body
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DefinitionSensory deprivation is a form of BDSMplay in which one or more senses are deliberately restricted or completely removed in order to deepen the experience, increase tension, and make the body more sensitive to stimuli. Explanation of sensory deprivation Sensory deprivation is a form of play in which control and surrender intersect in a particularly subtle way. By limiting sight,
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DefinitionSensation play is a form of BDSMplay in which various stimuli are applied to the skin or senses to create tension, excitement, relaxation, or surprise. It revolves around consciously varying and combining different skin sensations. Explanation sensation play Sensation play does not focus on pain itself, but on the richness of experiences that the skin can feel. It is a
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