BDSM

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Definition

BDSM is an umbrella term for consensual practices and relationship dynamics involving bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and/or sadism and masochism.

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What Does BDSM Mean?

BDSM describes consensual practices and relationship dynamics associated with bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism. The term can refer to one or more of these elements rather than requiring all of them together.

Sources

  1. American Psychological Association: American Psychological Association reference
  2. Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood reference
  3. Scarleteen: Scarleteen reference