Behind the shadows: What is FetLife actually?
You might have heard of FetLife before but couldn’t find it online? We’ll explain why.
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A to Z
Vanilla isn’t everyone’s flavor. And that’s fine.
A term to differentiate oneself. However, there are different interpretations of what exactly that means. Much of what was once considered kinky is also practiced by vanillas.
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How is a Top actually defined?
“Top” can refer to a role itself or the general status of a player – namely when they are “on top” and thus in control of the execution.
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The popular term “Sub”
The popular term Sub emphasizes the character components of bottom players. How the role is lived is highly individual. The most important thing is the attitude.
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Why 50 Shades of Grey is so controversial
The books and movies about 50 Shades of Grey sparked a global hype. However, not among BDSM enthusiasts. Why the bestseller is so controversial among kinksters.
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Bottom as an umbrella term
A bottom submits mentally or physically to one or more others. This refers more to the general status of the receiving part than to a specific type of playing.
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BDSM roles at a glance
There are around 50 BDSM roles to choose from on Deviance. An overview of the most common BDSM roles, divided into Top, Bottom and Other.
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