Glossary

Safeword meaning explained: an agreed word or signal that lets a partner pause or stop BDSM play immediately, no questions asked.

What is a switch in BDSM? A person who enjoys both dominant and submissive roles and moves between them depending on mood or partner.

Rope bunny meaning explained: a person who enjoys being tied up and takes the receiving role in rope bondage. Learn what it involves and how to stay safe.

Sub drop meaning explained: the low or emotional slump a submissive partner may feel in the hours or days after intense BDSM play.

Subspace meaning explained: an altered, trance-like mental state a submissive partner may enter during intense BDSM play.

Aftercare meaning in BDSM: the care and attention partners give each other after a scene to help both feel settled, safe, and connected.

Edging meaning explained: the practice of approaching climax, then easing off to delay it, used to build intensity and control arousal.

BDSM meaning explained simply: a set of consensual practices covering bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism.