Fire Play is one of the particularly hot BDSM practices. Quite literally. Heat, danger, and fear create a very special mix.
Fire play: Literally playing with fire
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Pony play – Poetry in motion…
Pony play is a unique form of pet play in BDSM. In this article, you’ll find out what it’s all about and what makes being a pony so appealing.
Hoofbeats and heartbeats: Nighty Swifthoof from stable to spotlight
Pony play may seem very bizarre to outsiders, yet it’s a popular aspect of BDSM. Nighty Swifthoof is a human horse and let us slip into his hooves.
LARP – Role-play with and without BDSM context
LARP stands for “Live Action Role Playing” and is becoming increasingly popular within the BDSM scene.
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.
Figging – pretty spicy!
What does a piece of ginger have to do with sex and BDSM? Deviance explains what figging is all about and what to consider.
Playing on a thin edge: knife play
Knife play sounds like big knives and dangerous play. How exactly this looks in BDSM and where to start can be found here.
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