BDSM is a variety of erotic practices involving dominance and submission, roleplaying, restraint, and other interpersonal dynamics. Given the wide range of practices, some of which may be engaged in by people who do not consider themselves as practicing BDSM, inclusion in the BDSM community or subculture is usually dependent on self-identification and shared experience. Interest in BDSM can range from one-time experimentation to a lifestyle.

A dominatrix with two naked female submissives - image taken at Studio Biederer, Paris, 1930.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to BDSM:

Etymology

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The term BDSM is a portmanteau of initialisms intended to encompass all of the following activities:

Bondage

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Different types of rope bondage
By material
By body part

Discipline

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Dominance and Submission

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Sadomasochism

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Weights hung from nipples using nipple clamps, along with waxplay, at Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Germany (left) and Pussy torture by pulling a labia piercing ring (right).

Types of play

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Animal roleplay at Folsom Street Fair: women dressed as kitten (left) and as pony (right).

BDSM equipment

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Sexual fetishism and Paraphilia

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Paraphilia
Sexual sadism disorder
Sexual fetishism

BDSM terminology

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Sadomasochism in public: Woman (left) and man (right) chained to Saint Andrew's Cross get flogged at Folsom Street Fair.
Bondage
Discipline (BDSM)
Glossary of BDSM

Significant BDSM people

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Media

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Lists

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Speculum Play". Kinkly. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Female Genitorture". BDSM Digest. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ Jamie (6 January 2023). "Pussy Torture: 14 BDSM Pussy Play Ideas". Kink Lovers. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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