Bdsm Terminology

noun the state of being severely restrained or confined

• The contract specified that any breach of agreement would result in financial bondage.
• She felt trapped in a cycle of emotional bondage with her toxic ex-boyfriend.
• They were caught up in some serious financial bondage after maxing out their credit cards.
• The artist used the theme of bondage in his painting to represent the constraints of society on individual freedom.

noun a familiar term of address for a father

• The young girl ran to her father and called out 'daddy' in a formal setting.
• I asked my daddy to help me fix my car in an informal setting.
• My daddy is the coolest dude around, slang for father.
• The CEO was known as the 'daddy' of the industry, figuratively speaking.

noun the act of whipping or flogging as a form of punishment or self-discipline

• Flagellation was a common form of punishment in ancient Rome.
• I heard they used flagellation in that old movie as a form of torture.
• They say flagellation was used to teach that guy a lesson.
• The self-flagellation of constantly criticizing oneself can be damaging to one's mental health.

noun a device for keeping the mouth open or closed, used in comedy or as a form of restraint

verb to play a practical joke on someone

• The comedian's gag about politics was well-received by the audience.
• I can't stop laughing at that silly gag you told earlier!
• That movie had some hilarious gags that had us rolling on the floor.
• His attempt to hide the truth was like a gag that eventually came undone.

adjective showing a cruel and violent nature; deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others

• The sadistic nature of the crime shocked the entire community.
• He's always been a bit sadistic, enjoying other people's pain.
• That movie was so sadistic, it made my skin crawl.
• Her sadistic sense of humor often left others feeling uneasy.

noun the combination of sadism and masochism, in particular the deriving of pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting or submitting to physical or emotional pain

• The psychology professor discussed the concept of sadomasochism in great detail during the lecture.
• I heard that some people are into sadomasochism, but I don't really understand it.
• I can't believe they're into that freaky sadomasochism stuff.
• Their relationship was like a sadomasochism dance, with one always in control and the other always submitting.

noun a person who is submissive

adjective showing a willingness to yield to the will of others

• The employee was always submissive to their boss's requests.
• She tends to be more submissive in group settings.
• He's way too submissive in his relationships.
• The river flowed in a submissive manner around the rocks.

noun a plural form of the noun 'Dom', which can refer to a male name or a title for a leader or ruler in certain contexts

• The Doms of the ancient civilization were considered to be wise and just rulers.
• I heard that the Doms are throwing a party this weekend.
• The Doms at the gym are always flexing in the mirror.
• In the world of finance, the Doms are the ones who control the markets.

noun a word or phrase that is agreed upon by two or more parties to signal a stop or a change in behavior, typically used in BDSM or other sexual contexts for safety purposes

• The couple agreed upon a safe word before engaging in any BDSM activities.
• Let's make sure we have a safe word in case things get too intense.
• If you're feeling uncomfortable, just shout out the safe word.
• In negotiations, having a safe word can help signal when things are getting too heated.