BDSM

BDSM can be broken down into three categories: bondage/discipline, dominance/submission and sadism/masochism. These terms may sound intimidating, but you’ve most likely already engaged in or desired some aspect of it. Discover more.

Role Call: What are the Different Kinds of Dominants & Submissives?

Katy Thorn·December 3, 2015

This article was scientifically fact-checked by Social Psychologist Dr. Justin Lehmiller. BDSM, for the uninitiated, tends to call to mind...

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Temperature Play Ideas for Beginners

Katy Thorn·November 10, 2015

Whips, handcuffs, riding crops… All these BDSM accessories can turn off curious kink beginners, but BDSM doesn’t have to be...

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Fit to be Tied: 7 New Role Play Ideas that Incorporate Bondage

Katy Thorn and Dr. Laurie Mintz·November 5, 2015

Listen to this article: This article was scientifically reviewed by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a professor, researcher, private practitioner and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Website | Academics | Instagram There’s no easier way to...

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What is BDSM Aftercare?

Katy Thorn and Dr. Laurie Mintz·October 12, 2015

Listen to this article: This article was scientifically reviewed by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a professor,...

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Hard Limits & Safe Words

Katy Thorn·September 25, 2015

Telling your partner about your fantasies can be one (nerve-wracking) thing, but actually deciding to go for it is another....

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Turn Up the Kink on Date Night

Katy Thorn·August 14, 2015

Date nights can inspire mixed feelings. On one hand, they are a relaxing and romantic respite from all the errands, work obligations, and general ‘to-dos’ that eat up so much of our time. On the other, there’s always a perceived...

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Of Kinks and Compromise: How To Share Your Fantasies

Donna Turner·April 7, 2015

While an overwhelming number of you report that you’re comfortable talking about your desires and curiosities with your partner, things...

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The Bondage Survey Results: BDSM Statistics!

Donna Turner·March 20, 2015

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering ‘what does BDSM actually stand for’, it’s ‘brackets, digits, statistics & math’. That’s not...

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Top 5 Sex Positions That Put HER in Control

Donna Turner and Dr. Laurie Mintz·March 17, 2015

We’ve shown you the best dominant sex positions that put him in control in the bedroom, but what about when you want to get behind the wheel? In BDSM, dominance and submission aren’t necessarily cut and dried roles, so we’ve...

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