Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bdsm
noun
/ˌbiː.diːˌɛsˈɛm/
Definition
BDSM is a variety of erotic practices or roleplaying involving bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadism, and masochism.
Examples
- Many couples explore BDSM as a way to enhance their intimacy.
- The workshop focused on safety in BDSM play.
- In their relationship, they established clear boundaries based on BDSM practices.
Meaning
It refers to a spectrum of erotic practices that explore power dynamics and the consensual exchange of control between partners.
Synonyms
- kink
- fetish
- dominance and submission
