BDSM stands for Bondage, Discipline, Sadism and Masochism and is a form of play between two or more consenting adults. BDSM uses the exchange of power and/or the experience of pain in a variety of scenarios to enhance the human experience (Kashiko, 2011). There is nothing sinister about the practice of BDSM and it is nothing to be ashamed of. It is the difference between preferences of certain types of interaction and experience.
There is some important and foundational knowledge that every BDSM player should know and be familiar with. These considerations are the building blocks that make safe, sane, and consensual players and stronger fetish communities. Some of these topics also address typical questions that those who are new to exploring BDSM often have. Read through these topics carefully
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