S&M

Pain as pleasure

S&M stands for sadism and masochism—sexual practices involving the giving or receiving of pain and humiliation.

The term covers a spectrum from light bondage and spanking to more intense practices.

Often used interchangeably with BDSM, though that acronym encompasses a broader range of kink including bondage and dominance: They're into S&M.

The ampersand reflects the pairing of complementary roles—sadist and masochist.

BDSM

bondage

Involuntary subjugation to another

fetish · dungeon · leather · latex · whip · handcuffs · safeword · dominant · submissive · collar

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sexual practice style

S&Mvanilla

Orchid pod extract

missionary position · soft touch · cuddling · making love · wholesome

relational power dynamics

S&Mequal partnership

Arrangement where both contribute alike

non-hierarchical · softness · nurturing

sexual practice type

S&Mvanilla

Orchid pod extract

missionary · lovemaking · straight-laced · prudish · celibacy

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sadism, masochism, sadomasochism

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