De complete BDSM encyclopedie voor kennis, veiligheid en beleving
DefinitionA suture scissors – or suture cutter – is a small, precision medical instrument specially designed to remove sutures safely and in a controlled manner without damaging surrounding tissue. Explanation suture scissors The thread scissors, also known as suture scissors in a medical context, are among the finer surgical instruments. Unlike standard scissors, this instrument has been specifically designed for
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DefinitionStrangulation sex refers to sexual or BDSMacts in which the breathing of the submissiveis deliberately restricted by pressure on the throat or neck. The goal is often to evoke intensity, excitement, or control, but it carries extremely high and unpredictable risks. Explanation of strangulation sex Strangulation sex occurs in fantasy scenarios, pornography, and in some D/s dynamics in which the
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DefinitionA strap-on dildo is a dildo that is attached around the wearer’s pelvis using a harness or briefs, allowing them to perform penetration. It is used in both BDSM and regular sex to enhance dominant dynamics, penetration play, or role play. Explanation of strap-on dildo The strap-on dildo is a versatile tool within BDSM. It allows the wearer – often
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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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