Bondage

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Bondage for Beginners

A Safe, Couples-Focused Guide to Getting Started

November 28, 2025 Tags: BDSM Dominance Submission Bondage
Curious about bondage but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Bondage—the consensual practice of restraining a partner for sexual pleasure and enhanced intimacy—is one of the most common fantasies out there, and there’s absolutely nothing unusual about wanting to explore it with your partner.
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Is Bdsm for Me?

Explore your desires and how they align with BDSM

Do you find yourself dreaming about BDSM but you’re not sure if you’re ready? I’m here to help. I’ve got the questions you need to ask yourself (and your partner) to make up your mind and a roadmap for you to follow when you do decide you are ready. And we’ve even got some of the potential roadblocks you need to keep your eyes out for.
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BDSM for Beginners

Unfolding the Intricacies of Power & Pleasure

As we kick off our expansive series on BDSM, we start with the very basics: What exactly is BDSM? BDSM is a portmanteau of initialisms that represent several subcategories: Bondage/Discipline (B/D), Dominance/Submission (D/S), and Sadism/Masochism (S/M). It is an umbrella term that covers a broad range of sexual preferences, interests, and practices, each of them centred around a power exchange between consenting partners. Moreover, BDSM is not just about sexual activities; it is a distinct way of expressing and exploring relationships, advancing a unique balance of power, submission, and mutual respect.