BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism) is a sexual activity that involves the use of physical or psychological restraints to bring about a heightened experience of sexual pleasure. BDSM can be a way of exploring deeper forms of intimacy and trust, as people often give over control to their partners when engaging in BDSM activities. The range of BDSM activities is vast, ranging from the mild to the extreme. From spanking and bondage to role play and sensory deprivation, BDSM can lead couples to explore realms of exciting erotic pleasure they never knew existed.BDSM is often divided into two main categories: power exchange and sensation play. Power exchange generally means one person gives up control while the other takes on a dominant role. Through consensual negotiation between partners, they decide what kinds of activities they are going to engage in and how far they will go. Power exchange can involve bondage and discipline, such as spanking or rope bondage, or different types of role playing scenarios where one person takes on the role of a dominant figure (such as teacher-student or Nazi officer-victim). Sensation play refers to activities that involve stimulating the senses through physical contact such as spanking, flogging and tickling. It also includes activities that stimulate the senses such as wax play or temperature play (using hot wax or ice cubes).Safety is an important element in BDSM regardless of what types of activities couples choose to engage in. Before beginning any type of activity it’s important for partners to communicate openly with each other about what they want out of their experience and establish clear boundaries with regards to safety. In addition to consulting professional resources on safety tips for BDSM activities, couples should also have safe words set up so either partner can end any kind of scene if and when needed. By engaging in safe BDSM practices couples can learn how to trust each other and push their boundaries appropriately for a heightened experience that’s fun and enjoyable for both parties involved.
