Bondage and Discipline (B&D) is a subset of BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, Masochism) that focuses on consensual power exchange and physical restraint between partners.
- Bondage involves the practice of restraining a partner using tools such as ropes, cuffs, or other devices to create a sense of control and vulnerability.
- Discipline refers to the enforcement of rules and the application of punishments or rewards within a consensual power dynamic. This can involve physical discipline (such as spanking) or psychological forms of control, depending on the boundaries agreed upon by both partners.
Both practices emphasize trust, consent, and communication, ensuring that all activities are safe, consensual, and enjoyable for everyone involved. Participants often use safewords to manage limits and boundaries, allowing for a controlled and pleasurable experience. The BDSM community promotes “safe, sane, and consensual” play as a guiding principle.
Fetishism in this context refers to sexual attraction or arousal from specific objects, materials, or scenarios, such as leather, latex, high heels, or power dynamics themselves.
