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DefinitionScent plays an important role in BDSM as a sensory and emotional stimulus. It refers to the conscious use or experience of natural body odors, perfume, smoke, candles, or other aromas to enhance a specific atmosphere, memory, or experience during a session. Explanation of scent Of all the senses, smell is perhaps the most directly connected to emotion and memory.
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DefinitionShaving refers within BDSM to the complete or partial removal of body hair, usually from the pubic area, armpits, or the entire body. It can have a practical, aesthetic, or symbolic meaning within the dynamic between Dominant and sub. Explanation of shaving Shaving a sub can have different meanings depending on the context. For some, it is a ritual of
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DefinitionA speculum is a medical instrument used to gently spread body openings, usually the vagina or anus, so that the inside becomes visible or accessible. Explanation speculum The speculum was originally a gynecological tool, but is often used in BDSM during medical-themed sessions or experiences involving control and submission. The instrument consists of two metal or plastic blades that can
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DefinitionA straitjacket is a tight garment or restraint device that completely encloses the upper body and secures the arms firmly to the chest or along the body. In BDSM, the straitjacket is used as a form of bondage and surrender, often with a strong psychological and sensory impact. Explanation of a straitjacket The straitjacket has its origins in psychiatry, where
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DefinitionSpanking is a form of BDSM in which the buttocks are struck with the hand or an object. It can range from playful and erotic to severe and disciplinary, depending on the intention and intensity. Explanation of spanking Spanking is one of the best-known and most accessible forms of BDSM. It is often seen as a basic form of impact
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DefinitionA submissive (also called a sub) 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. Explanation of submissive Together with the Dominant, the submissive forms
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