BDSM

Also known as rough sex, bondage and discipline sadism and masochism

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.

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BDSM refers to a range of erotic practices and roleplaying that involve bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and related interpersonal dynamics between consenting participants. People who engage in these practices are often considered part of the BDSM community based on how they identify themselves and their shared experiences, since the activities themselves vary widely and overlap with other practices.

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Fundamentals
Terminology and subtypes
Etymology
Behavioural and physiological aspects
Types of play
Safety
Social aspects
Types of relationships
Long term
Professional services
Scenes
Etiquette
Parties and clubs
Psychology
Prevalence
Medical categorization
DSM
ICD
Culture
Sociological research
Gender differences in research
Gender differences in masochistic scripts
Women in S/M culture
Orientation observances in research
Asexuality
Bisexuality
Comparison between gay and straight men in S/M
History of psychotherapy and current recommendations
Clinical issues
History
Origins
Leather movement
Internet
Legal status
Austria
Canada
Germany
Italy
Nordic countries
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Cultural aspects
Symbols
Film and music
Theater
Literature
Art
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
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The initialism BDSM is first recorded in a Usenet post from 1991, and is interpreted as a combination of the abbreviations B/D (Bondage and Discipline), D/s (Dominance and submission), and S/M (Sadism and Masochism). BDSM is used as a catch-all phrase covering a wide range of activities, forms of interpersonal relationships, and distinct subcultures. BDSM communities generally welcome anyone with a non-normative streak who identifies with the community; this may include cross-dressers, body modification enthusiasts, animal roleplayers, rubber fetishists, and others.