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Medical play: where fantasy meets care
BDSM is always black and red? Not at all, many kinksters love to play in the realm of “white BDSM”, which refers to medical play.
Say no to drugs! Especially to BDSM and drugs…
BDSM and drugs, both promise a high. But these extremes do not belong together. In this article, you’ll find a concentrated load of raised index fingers.
What is a drop and why does it happen?
A drop occurs when someone cannot emotionally handle a BDSM session and negative feelings take hold. Why this happens and how to avoid it.
Needle play: Painfully beautiful
Needle play is a kink that falls into the realm of edge play and should therefore be enjoyed with caution, but promise maximum pleasure.
Fire play: Literally playing with fire
Fire Play is one of the particularly hot BDSM practices. Quite literally. Heat, danger, and fear create a very special mix.
Intox play: Is it BDSM?
Intox Play and Chemsex are currently big topics in the sex-positive community. But can playing under the influence of drugs even be considered BDSM?
BDSM and alcohol: don’t drink and kink!
For many people, alcohol is a stimulant, it relaxes us and puts us in the mood. We explain why he has no place in BDSM.
Edge play – thrilling experiences near boundaries
In BDSM, edge play refers to practices that involve certain risks to the body or psyche. Games on the edge of the abyss, so to speak.
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