We’re going to start with a basic breakdown of some of the more common
terms, which form the mantles which many of us live by.

B.D.S.M – is an acronym that can be explained in different ways depending on
who you’re talking to, and for the sake of this discussion I’ll be using the
explanation that I believe is most comprehensive:

• Bondage
• Discipline/Domination
• Submission/Sadism
• Masochism

These dynamics often revolve around a D/s (Domination/submission) or M/s
(Master/slave) TPE (Total Power Exchange), and can involve some or all of the
above mentioned in the acronym.

Polyamory/Polygamy (Poly) – describes relationships/dynamics that involve
more than one partner, and can be seperated into various categories. Some of
the most common are:

• Parallel
• KTP (Kitchen Table Poly)
• Households

These distinctions involve one or more partner being involved with more than
one partner, and in some cases other couples. Many on the outside looking in
would refer to them as swingers, but this isn’t always true. Some versions of
poly enjoy a much more structured atmosphere such as households, where they
are very selective of who they make a part of their household.

Kinks/Fetishes – is among the broadest of terms we’ll be discussing, and can
cover a vast number of topics. We’ll be covering various kinks consider this is
a large part of our focus here, as well as the difference between a kink and a
fetish. This will also be a topic that will be discussed throughout the other
topics as well, because they often involve different kinks such as:

• Sensory Deprivation
• Brat Handler/brat
• Caregiver/little
• Primal
• CNC (Consensual Non-Consent)
• Impact Play

These are just to name a few that are commonly discussed, but we’ll be diving a
lot deeper into things as we move along. Some of these dynamics share
parallels with D/s dynamics, and will share some of the same roles even if there
isn’t a TPE present.

We’ll also frequently visit on other important information such as
boundaries/limitations, consent, and safety. There’s a lot to cover under the
umbrella, and every week we’ll be providing more information for you.
Hopefully this information will help you on your journey into the world of
kink. Have a great week, have fun and play safe, folx!

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