BDSM

BDSM is a variety of often erotic practices or roleplaying involving bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and other related interpersonal dynamics. Given the wide range of practices, some of which may be engaged in by people who do not consider themselves to be practising BDSM, inclusion in the BDSM community or subculture often is said to depend on self-identification and shared experience.

Sadism () and masochism (), known collectively as sadomasochism ( ) or S&M, is the derivation of pleasure from acts of respectively inflicting or receiving pain or humiliation. The term is named after the Marquis de Sade, a French author known for his violent and libertine works and lifestyle, and Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, an Austrian author who described masochistic tendencies in his works. Though sadomasochistic behaviours and desires do not necessarily need to be linked to sex, sadomasochism is also a definitive feature of consensual BDSM relationships.

act of spanking another person for sexual arousal or gratification

subculture organized around sexual activities that involve leather garments

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sexual activity that involves being trampled underfoot by another person or persons

type of fetish towards latex clothing

sexual fetishism relating to uniforms

type of animal roleplay, where one of the participants acts out canine mannerisms and behaviors

symbol used by the leather subculture

use of tickling to abuse, dominate, harass, humiliate, or interrogate an individual.

UK House of Lords case that determined consent was not a valid defence in the case of sadomasochism

erotic practices involving hypnosis

1996 consensual homicide incident

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