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DefinitieASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is, within BDSM and fetishism, a sensory fetish and form of stimulation in which specific sounds, movements, or textures evoke a strong physical and mental response. This response can be relaxing, but also explicitly arousing, depending on the type of stimulus, the context, and personal sensitivity. ASMR is used to enhance tension, desire, focus, and
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DefinitionAutomasochism is a psychological and sexual concept that refers to the experience of pain, humiliation or suffering caused by the person themselves and experienced as meaningful, satisfying or regulating. This can be both physical and emotional in nature and does not always have to have an explicit sexual component. Explanation of automasochism Automasochism does not primarily focus on another person,
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DefinitionAsphyxiophilia is a sexual preference or paraphilia in which arousal is experienced through (temporary) restriction of breathing or oxygen supply. Within a BDSMcontext, this is sometimes referred to as breath play . This involves the idea or sensation of oxygen restriction, not actual suffocation. Explanation of asphyxiophilia Asphyxiophilia focuses on the tension between control, vulnerability, and intensification of physical sensations.
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DefinitionAromas is another term for poppers. It is a collective name for volatile, strongly scented liquids based on alkyl nitrites that are inhaled to produce a short-lived relaxing and tingling sensation. They are sometimes used during anal sex or within BDSM to help relax muscles and intensify the experience. In English-speaking countries, aromas or room aromas is often used as
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DefinitionAnolinctus or anolingus is a sexual act in which the anus is orally stimulated with the tongue and mouth. Colloquially, this is also referred to as ass licking, rimming, or rim job. Within BDSM, anolingus can be both an intimate, caring act and part of power dynamics, humiliation, or servitude. Explanation of anolinctus – anolingus Anolinctus essentially revolves around oral
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DefinitionAnal stretching is a BDSM practice in which the anus and sphincter muscles are deliberately, controlled, and gradually stretched to achieve space, relaxation, habituation, or intensification of physical and mental sensations. Explanation of anal stretching Anal stretching is not about forcing, but about time, attention, and coordination. The anus is naturally strong and sensitive, with one internal and one external
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DefinitionAlgolagnia is a psychosexual term that refers to experiencing pleasure, excitement, or satisfaction from pain, either by enduring it or by inflicting it, provided that this takes place within voluntary and conscious contexts. Explanation of algolagnia The word algolagnia is derived from the Greek algos (pain) and lagneia (lust or desire). In psychology and sexology, the term is used to
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DefinitionAcupuncture needles are very thin, sterile needles that were originally used in traditional Chinese medicine and are sometimes used in BDSM for controlled pricking stimuli, pain perception, or mental focus, always within an explicitly agreed and safe context. Explanation of acupuncture needles Acupuncture needles differ significantly from injection needles or medical hollow needles. They are solid, extremely thin, and designed
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DefinitionAphrodisiacs are substances, stimuli, or actions that can enhance desire, arousal, or sexual experience, both physically and mentally. Explanation of aphrodisiacs The term aphrodisiacs is derived from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and desire. Over the centuries, various substances, scents, flavors, and rituals have been considered aphrodisiacs. Think of foods such as chocolate or herbs, but also scent, touch,
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DefinitionThe anus is the external opening of the rectum and forms the final part of the digestive tract. Within BDSM and sexuality, the anus is also a sensitive and meaningful area of the body, both physically and psychologically. Explanation of the anus Anatomically speaking, the anus consists of a complex interplay of muscles, nerve endings, and mucous membrane. The internal
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