{"id":37388,"date":"2021-11-26T18:23:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T17:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=37388"},"modified":"2021-11-30T13:16:54","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T12:16:54","slug":"what-does-bdsm-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-does-bdsm-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"A Basic Introduction: What Does \u2018BDSM\u2019 Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are more than a handful of articles on Volont\u00e9 regarding different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/bdsm-starter-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aspects of BDSM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But before you start reading about whips and chains, perhaps a little crash course is in order?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/what-does-bdsm-mean_850x425.jpg\" alt=\"what does bdsm mean\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/what-does-bdsm-mean_850x425.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/what-does-bdsm-mean_850x425-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/what-does-bdsm-mean_850x425-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know, for those who don\u2019t really understand everything that it entails, and who are curious about the meaning of BDSM in all of its glory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And actually, BDSM is merely an umbrella term for a slew of different sexual and psychological practices. Thus, to say that someone enjoys BDSM is quite a vague statement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s get acquainted with what BDSM means in the realm of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain and pleasure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the various ways that BDSM enthusiasts enjoy it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the Meaning of BDSM?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BDSM stands for <\/span><b>Bondage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Discipline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Sadism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Masochism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For further clarification:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/bondage-toys-for-beginners-and-experienced\/\"><b>Bondage<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When one partner is restricted in movement using props such as rope or handcuffs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discipline<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When one partner exerts control over a submissive partner after agreed-upon rules, rewards, and punishments have been discussed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-is-sm\/\"><b>Sadism<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pleasure felt when one inflicts physical or emotional pain on another<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/ethics-of-kink-moral-sense-of-sadomasochism\/\"><b>Masochism<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pleasure felt when one receives physical or emotional pain from another<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within these four subcategories, there are so many different, delicious, exciting, sometimes nerve wracking, and intense activities that can be experienced. It all depends on your specific taste, and ultimately, what you desire or fancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, of course, it takes two to tango, so finding a partner that\u2019s like-minded, trustworthy, and respectful is key when it comes to enjoying BDSM practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B is for Bondage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the realm of bondage, the joys are seemingly limitless. There are so many ways to bind and be bound, so how bondage is enjoyed and experienced changes from one couple to the next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bondage is a form of sex play that can include using:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/incorporating-handcuffs-in-your-sex-life\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handcuffs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/intima-silk-blindfold-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blindfolds<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/sutra-chainlink-cuffs-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic restraints<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/shibari-japanese-rope-bondage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rope<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/cock-cages\/\">Cages<\/a> (such as chastity belts or cock cages)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anal hooks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shackles or Chains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-exactly-are-nipple-clamps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nipple Clamps<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clit Clamps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arm Binders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Andrew\u2019s Crosses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, anything that can restrain a person\u2019s freedom of movement will be considered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/the-essentials-of-bondage-for-beginners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bondage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For newbies, using things such as (furry) handcuffs or a blindfold is an excellent starting point. And there are tons of bondage starter kits available at reasonable prices, giving you the chance to taste the world of bondage with a partner to see how you like it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D is for Discipline<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person who identifies as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-qualities-make-a-good-dom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dominant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is someone who takes on a leadership role, and consensually controls and disciplines a submissive partner. In this way, a dominant\/submissive (dom\/sub) relationship can form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For reference, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-makes-a-good-submissive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submissive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is someone who consensually gives over their rights, desires, and themselves to their dominant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, a male dominant may be called a \u2018Dom\u2019 and a female dominant may be called a \u2018Domme\u2019 or \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/mistress-slave-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These kinds of relationships require unwavering trust and respect, as well as a lot of pre-negotiating to make sure that both partners are satisfied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And once terms have been agreed upon, a dominant will assume dominance over their submissive, either in a relationship or as a sex worker who dominates paying subs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s important to note is that a dominant controls a submissive as a means to better and benefit both parties. Their welfare is always at the forefront, and there\u2019s always mutual respect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ways in which discipline can be practiced in a BDSM relationship:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dominant may command that a submissive not wear <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underwear<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in certain situations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A submissive may need to ask for permission before doing things, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/orgasm-denial-a-sexual-build-up-of-intense-pleasure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orgasming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or using the bathroom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dominant may reward their submissive for good behavior and punish their submissive for bad behaviour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A submissive may be required to call their dominant by a title such as Sir or Mistress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S is for Sadism\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadism, in the BDSM community, is something that\u2019s enjoyed by those who identify as a sadist. It\u2019s a dominant that gains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/men-vs-women-why-and-how-do-we-experience-sexual-arousal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual arousal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or gratification from inflicting pain, cruelty, or humiliation on their submissive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a BDSM relationship, a dominant may use some measure of pain in order to heighten sensations and excitement, which could then lead to sexual arousal. In this kind of dynamic, both the dominant and the submissive enjoy the pain inflicted, and thus it is a mutually beneficial relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For reference, a sadistic dominant would be partnered with a masochistic lover or paying customer in order to fulfill both their and their submissive\u2019s needs and desires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ways in which sadism can be practiced in a BDSM relationship:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sadist may enjoy using certain props and toys, such as nipple clamps, hot wax, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/sensua-suede-whip-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bondage gear, and gags on their submissive to inflict pain or discomfort\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sadist may bite, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/spare-the-rod-spanking-tips-beginners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spank<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, slap, pierce, or cut a submissive\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sadist may verbally humiliate a submissive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sadist may inflict cock and ball or clit torture on their submissive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M is for Masochism<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person that enjoys masochism, in the BDSM community, is called a masochist. Masochists gain sexual arousal from receiving pain and discomfort in ways such as being flogged, spanked, whipped, or caned. But there is also a mental aspect to masochism whereby one enjoys being humiliated, ridiculed, or insulted by their dominant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this way, a dominant who is a sadist could pair with a submissive who is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/whats-a-masochist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">masochist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and together they will set rules and guidelines in such a way that both are satisfied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s super important for dominants to learn the proper way in which to use tools such as whips and canes before incorporating them in the bedroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ways in which masochism can be practiced in a BDSM relationship:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A masochist may derive pleasure from being struck with certain props and toys, like whips, canes, or floggers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A masochist may enjoy being verbally humiliated, either in private or in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A masochist may enjoy having their dominant use bondage items for discomfort and pain, such as blindfolds, handcuffs, spreader bars, or rope<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A masochist may enjoy more intense forms of pain and discomfort, like having their breath controlled, or being humiliated with bodily fluids<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within these four realms, there are many other ways in which BDSM can be enjoyed. The list of BDSM terms, roles, and activities are extensive, so you can consider this BDSM guide an overall and basic guide to the meaning of BDSM.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re intrigued, take your time to explore the world of BDSM, because there&#8217;s so much more for you to discover!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are more than a handful of articles on Volont\u00e9 regarding different aspects of BDSM. But before you start reading about whips and chains, perhaps a little crash course is in order?\u00a0 You know, for those who don\u2019t really understand everything that it entails, and who are curious about the meaning of BDSM in all of its glory. And actually, BDSM is merely an umbrella term for a slew of different sexual and psychological practices. 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