Pronunciation

/biː diː ɛs ɛm/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

BDSM is an acronym that stands for Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, and Sadism and Masochism. It refers to a variety of erotic practices or roleplaying involving bondage, dominance and submission, and/or sadomasochism.

Examples

1. “BDSM encompasses a wide range of activities, from light bondage to intense roleplaying.”

2. “In a BDSM relationship, partners may take on dominant or submissive roles.”

Synonyms

1. Bondage

2. Dominance and submission

3. Sadomasochism

Antonyms

1. Vanilla sex

2. Conventional relationship

Additional Information

BDSM practices often involve the consensual exchange of power dynamics and can include various forms of physical and psychological stimulation.