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DefinitionTantra is a spiritual and body-oriented tradition that focuses on attention, breathing, energy, connection, and awareness. Within BDSM, tantra refers to the conscious combination of sexual energy, intimacy, and power play, with attention to the body, emotions, and energetic experience. Explanation of tantra Although tantra is often associated with sexuality, it is essentially about being fully present in the moment.
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DefinitionA hoist is a mechanical lifting system used in BDSM to raise, lower, or position a body or limbs in a controlled manner. A hoist can be operated manually or electrically and is designed exclusively to carry weight safely and stably. Explanation of a hoist In BDSM, a hoist is used for bondage, suspension, or controlled movement of a sub.
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DefinitionA switch is someone who can fulfill both the dominant and the submissive role within BDSM. Depending on the partner, dynamics, mood, or situation, a switch moves between both positions. Explanation of switch A switch is not someone who is “indecisive,” as is sometimes mistakenly thought, but someone who possesses a broad spectrum of desires and energies. Sometimes the dominant
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DefinitionSubspace is a deep, altered state of consciousness that a sub enters during intense play. It is characterized by a feeling of calm, weightlessness, reduced pain perception, strong focus on the Dominant, and an almost trance-like experience of surrender. Explanation of subspace Subspace usually arises from a combination of physical stimuli, emotional connection, and the release of substances produced by
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DefinitionA sublist is a form filled out by the sub prior to an appointment with a Dominant. The list contains personal details, boundaries, no-gos, experience, preferences, medical information, and any fetishes. Sublists are mainly used within the commercial circuit, but are essential for any form of BDSM in order to play safely and responsibly. Explanation of sublist A sublist is
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DefinitionSubdrop is the physical and emotional downturn that a sub may experience after an intense BDSM experience, when endorphins, adrenaline, and other “high” substances in the body subside and the body returns to a state of rest. Explanation of subdrop Subdrop often occurs a few hours to a day after a session, sometimes even after two days. During BDSM, a
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DefinitionStuffing is an extreme BDSMpractice in which one or more body orifices – usually the vagina or anus – are deliberately filled as full as possible with body-friendly objects, toys, hands, or liquids to induce an intense feeling of stretching, pressure, surrender, or humiliation. Explanation of stuffing Within the BDSM world, stuffing does not simply refer to ‘inserting something’, but
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A sub, or in full submissive, is someone who consciously and voluntarily takes on the submissive role in a BDSM relationship or experience. The submissive opens themselves up to the guidance, control, or dominance of the other person, often the dominant, and derives satisfaction, excitement, or emotional depth from this. For a detailed explanation, see submissive. More information EncyclopediaLetter S
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DefinitionStrike branding is a form of permanent body marking in which a heated metal object is placed against the skin in one quick, direct motion to create a permanent scar. Also known as “branding.” Explanation of strike branding Strike branding is one of the most intense and permanent forms of body modification within BDSM. Unlike cautery branding – where an
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DefinitionStraciatella is an informal, humorous term for coprolagnie (also known as ‘caviar’), used to describe the appearance of feces when it contains clearly visible pieces. The term does not refer to a separate kink form, but is simply an alternative, playful name used in scat-related contexts. For a detailed explanation, see coprolagnie. More information EncyclopediaLetter S
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