The Most Common Types of BDSM Play
The world of BDSM used to be something that was only talked about in hushed voices among the closest of people but that has changed. Society has reformed and become more accepting. Books and movies like Fifty Shades of Gray, while not always accurate, have made a lot of interest in the lifestyle. But before you can start exploring BDSM play, you need to learn about it.
In this article we are going to cover some of the most common types of BDSM play out there. We are going to stick to topics that are relatively safe.
Sensory Deprivation Play
One of the most common types of play in the BDSM world is sensory deprivation, the simple act of removing or hindering at least one sense. Some would argue that, to qualify as BDSM play, sensory deprivation has to be combined with other play. This is because the simple act of using a blindfold counts as sensory deprivation. There are other sense though, such as hearing that you can also deprive someone of.
By removing one or more of a person's senses, you are heightening the other senses. Sensory deprivation has been used in other areas for the same reason, such as to enhance taste.
Roleplay
Everyone enjoys a chance to pretend they are someone else, to play with the school girl or be with the ma in uniform. Both of these examples are only that, just examples. There are many different scenes that you can roleplay out. There are almost as many fantasies as there are people. Maybe you are the right doctor to examine that special patient's body and provide a cure.
Owner And Pet
To a portion of the population it would sound weird to ever want to be treated like an animal. For others, it is their fantasy. The idea of being walked around on a leash, being pet, groomed, to sleep in a cage, there are so many different pet experiences out there that can excite a person. One person is the pet while the other is an owner.
While it is completely optional, some people will opt to wear a sign of their pet play at all times. For example, wearing a collar of some form.
Bondage Play
Ropes, handcuffs, and ties are all parts of the numerous amounts of different types of bondage play. Bondage play can be anything from simply tying someone down to the bed to more elaborate bondage scenes such as suspension play. Many different pieces of equipment have been designed to specifically work with bondage. Benches, bed gear, and harnesses are just a few examples of specialized equipment.
Humiliation Play
A lot of people enjoy the idea of being humiliated or even just the risk of it. From being called names to having to wear the opposite gender's clothing in public, there are unlimited possibilities. However, most people who are part of the BDSM community participate in humiliation play without exposing others to the play. A general rule is that you never involve people in the lifestyle of BDSM without their permission.
Pain Play (Sadism/Masochism)
Pain play is another one of those categories that people are surprised that there is a kink for. You would be surprised by how many people are turned on by some form of pain, whether it be clothes pins, spankings, whippings, etc.
A lot of categories can be merged with pain play, for example impact play. Impact play is the any activity where a part of the body is being hit. Spankings and paddlings are impact play.
Pain play is an example of one of the categories you need to be safe with not to get injured or not to injure your partner. But no matter what type of play you are performing, you should still ensure that you take the proper safety measures for that specific play.
These are just the most common types of BDSM play. This list could go on forever if we tried because there are so many things that people are turned on by that can classify as BDSM. There are even sub-categories of activities, such as self-bondage, which is performing bondage on yourself. Enjoy these activities and make sure to be open to expirmenting.