BDSM

BDSM stands for Bondage, Domination, Sadism and Masochism, and describes a form of sexual behaviour involving amongst other things sexual sadism and masochism in a context that is 'safe, sane and consensual'

Some BDSM terminology:

• top
• bottom
• submissive (sub)
• dominant (dom) (also dominatrix)
• switch

See also:

• Bondage
• Domination
• Sadism
• Masochism

External links:

• [soc.subculture.bondage-bdsm FAQ]
• http://dmoz.org/Adult/Society/BDSM/Resources/