The RACK concept cannot be discussed without the SSC philosophy, as it questions the principles of the latter and emphasizes individual responsibility more strongly.
RACK – Risk Aware Consensual Kink
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SSC – Safe, Sane, Consensual
With the rise of the RACK philosophy, the usefulness of SSC has been increasingly questioned, as the principle of safety is considered open to interpretation.
Spankee – whipping boy or girl by passion
A Spankee is a person who desires to be spanked for erotic reasons within the BDSM context. But what makes this so appealing?
Bondage: The thing with the ropes, right?
Bondage, in a sexual context, refers to all types of play in which someone is restrained from moving freely in some way.
Yiffing: a furry affair
Yiffing is a term from the so-called Furry scene and refers to any form of sexual activity that takes place between such characters.
Objectification – The thing with things
Objectification is a BDSM practice in which a person is viewed as an object for erotic purposes. Learn here what makes it so appealing.
Humiliation – when shame is put on display
Humiliation in BDSM often involves public exposure. You can find out exactly what this looks like and why you like it here.
Tunnel play: until the (bitter) end
Tunnel play is an umbrella term for BDSM activities that, once started, cannot be stopped. Find out here what makes it appealing.
Dom: short for dominant
Having control without controlling. Respect and be respected. As well-known as the role of the Dom is within and outside the BDSM world, it is also complex.
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