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DefinitionFifty Shades of Grey is a popular series of novels by British author E.L. James, which became a global phenomenon in 2011. The books and film adaptations introduced BDSM to a wide audience, but presented a highly romanticized and often inaccurate picture of what BDSM really entails. Explanation Fifty Shades of Grey The trilogy (Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades
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DefinitionA fetish is a specific preference, fascination, or arousal focused on a particular object, body part, act, or situation that is not necessarily sexual in itself, but has a sexual connotation for the person involved. Within BDSM, a fetish often forms the basis of a person’s desire or play experience. Explanation of Fetish The word fetish comes from the Portuguese
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DefinitionDiscipline within BDSM is the deliberate teaching, training, and enforcement of desired behavior through rules, structure, and consequences. It is an essential part of the D/s dynamic, in which obedience, order, and inner growth are central. Explanation of discipline Discipline, the D in BDSM, is more than punishment or obedience; it is the backbone of many D/s relationships. Where dominance
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DefinitionBDSMforyou is a Dutch knowledge and inspiration platform about BDSM, founded by Mistress Moriah. The platform focuses on sharing reliable, warm, and in-depth information about BDSM in all its facets. Explanation BDSMforyou BDSMforyou is more than just a website; it is a platform whose mission is to make BDSM more accessible, safer, and lovingly visible. Where many BDSM sites focus
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DefinitionThe BDSM logo is a symbol used within the international BDSM community to express recognition and solidarity. It is a round emblem with three sections and three dots, inspired by the wheel of Dharma, and symbolizes consent, safety, and diversity within BDSM. Explanation of the BDSM logo The BDSM logo was introduced in the early 2000s by a member of
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DefinitionBDSM is an umbrella term for a wide range of experiences, relationships, and forms of play in which power, surrender, pain, control, and intense contact are central. The acronym stands for Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, Sadism & Masochism, but the practice is much richer and more versatile than these terms suggest. Explanation of BDSM For many, BDSM is
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