Dominance is one of the six major areas and, along with “Discipline,” is behind the D in BDSM. And yet, dominance can manifest itself in various ways.
Dominance: Something like leadership quality?
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Foot fetish: soles on their path to acceptance
Thanks to its high prevalence and prominent supporters, foot fetishism has become one of the most accepted fetishes in our society. But what lies behind it?
Chastity. Or: “a never cuming story”
In BDSM chastity play, the bottom participant abstains from sex, masturbation, and/or orgasms at the request of the top participant.
Fetish in a shining armour – Latex Lover
In the fetish community, there are a variety of material or object fetishists. One of them is the Latex Lover, a person who is aroused by rubber.
“You are my Toy!”
A human Toy comes into play when the Top wishes it. The most important task is to satisfy the person playing the Top.
Jute rope – noisy but soft
Due to its unique, supple, and soft handling, jute rope has become a popular choice for bondage rope in recent years.
Hang in there! Bunny and Rope Bottom
Yes, theres is a name for the passive part in rope bondage, who consensually and with attention to safety risks allows themselves to be tied up by another person.
Latex fetish – shine bright like a…
Latex or rubber is one of the most common material fetishes. Additionally, this shiny material is often encountered as a sex toy or dress code at BDSM parties.
Golden shower: Just let it out
Golden shower is the term for urine play. Here you can find out what the attraction is, what to watch out for and what you should avoid.
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