WARNING: All content, text, images, illustrations, music, videos and photos contained within this site have a copyright © , obtained through the Library of Congress, Washington D.C., and are the sole property of BDSMterms.com.  You may not copy, use, or distribute without the expressed written consent of BDSMterms.com.   Failure to obtain written permission before use, could result in legal ramifications. Please note:  The term bottom usually refers to the physical aspect only of the role one takes as a receiver of any BDSM activity, and does not necessarily imply emotional commitment to a dominant partner.  The term submissive usually refers to one who surrenders control of his/her body and behavior to another person for erotic BDSM play.  However, often the term submissive is used as a general term.  In the descriptions in this glossary, for the purposes of simplicity, the terms bottom or submissive are used as general terms, to mean anyone on the receiving end of any BDSM play or activity.  The same applies to the terms top and dominant in that dominant is used in this glossary as a general term meaning anyone on the striking end of any BDSM activity. Also, it should be noted: the terms BDSM, fetish, kink, bondage, S/M, S&M, T3WD, and WIITWD, have specific meanings, but also each term is often used by both the vanilla world and the BDSM world as a broad general term to describe all that is kinky or to describe the subculture of kink.  Sometimes these terms have the same broad-range meaning when used in a descriptive context. BDSM tools, equipment, furniture, and toys are ever changing in their descriptions, partly due to the way in which adult retailers market such items.  It should be noted that though the descriptions given here are as general as possible, the descriptions given for certain BDSM devices may vary from person to person. All terms beginning with a number are found spelled out on the alphabetical page.  All acronyms and initials are in alphabetical order on the alphabetical page. **SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR OF THIS SITE** Our BDSM world is made up of all those who have an interest in BDSM.  The game is only as good as its players.  What may mean one thing to one person does not necessarily mean the same to another.  As of yet, there is no school, no degree, and no certification for BDSM.  All titles in this realm are self-proclaimed and are meant as intent only.  In other words, Master Dom is announcing with his title that he wishes to engage in BDSM as a master.  His title does not certify that he has any experience or any knowledge of his craft, and it does not guarantee the safety of anyone who chooses to play with him. If you are new to BDSM, explore with caution.  And to those who are not new to BDSM: yes, experience is very important.  However, we who consider ourselves experienced will do well to remember that our experience does not buy us superiority over those just now discovering BDSM.  We can always learn something new, and even a newbie has something to contribute to our knowledge of kink.  Being that there are no real defined rules, regulations, certifications, or mandated scholarships for BDSM, we are all just subject to each other's opinions and philosophies.  Which leads me to this disclaimer:  I set out to make this glossary as objective and informative as possible.  Yet as I dug in, I found it almost impossible to completely leave out my own views and philosophies.  At some point, I stopped trying altogether.  Subsequently, many of these terms include my opinions on the subject and I ask that you bear this in mind while using this glossary, or any BDSM glossary for that matter. This glossary of BDSM and kink-related terms was built with the use of many different sources, including books, newsgroups, dictionaries, social networking sites, encyclopedias, and many other sites containing BDSM content.  Yet, a lot of what you read here is also based on my own experience and knowledge of kink.  If you feel that I got something wrong, left something out, or I just wasn't clear with my description, please contact me.  Your input will be greatly appreciated. if you have any questions or comments about a term, email us CONTACT: contactccorone@gmail.com WEB MASTERS: click the CONTACT button at the top of the page for advertising inquiries. ADVERTISEMENTS: ~