Ds Relationships
A consensual relationship between individuals in which the submissive
yields to the desires and control of the Dominate (Master or Dom). The
degree
and intensity of the relationship will vary depending on the choices of
the individuals ------Ds is a consensual relationship wherein both the
Dom
and sub are obligated to the mutual expression and actions of trust,
love,
respect, honesty and communication.
Sexual Ds
A Ds relationship limited to the sexual activities of the individuals.
Lifestyle Ds
A Ds relationship in which the individuals function in their roles
(either Dom or sub) in all areas of their lives together on a 24 hour 7
days a week basis. Individuals may or may not live together. May also
be known as rl (real life) Ds.
24/7 Lifestyle Ds
General refers to a Sexual or Lifestyle Ds wherein the individuals live
together. May also be known as 24/7 rl (real life).
Christian
Ds
A Ds relationship based upon Biblical principles and lived according
to these teachings.
Intensity of submission
The intensity or degree to which the submissive will yield can be
identified into two categories
Selective submission
In this relationship the submissive chooses what he/she will submit to
and how much control of his/her life he/she will yield to the
Dom/Domme. In this relationship the submissives choices and the Doms
level of control may change to a greater degree or lesser degree if and
when the sub desires them to.
Total Power Exchange (TPE)
A Ds relationship wherein the submissive surrenders her rights to her
own life. In this relationship the submissive yields her thinking,
desires, will, actions and life choices to the guidance, control and
will of the Dominant. The submissive focuses all of her attention,
thoughts, desires and actions to becoming what the Dominant desires her
to be for his pleasure and service.
Bondage - Any practice involving restraints placed
on the
body to restrict freedom of movement. The 'B' in B&D.
Discipline - The 'D' in B&D that can mean; 1)
punishment 2) structured training (teaching) of a submissive.
B&D - Abbreviation for Bondage and Discipline.
SM - Abbreviation for Sadomasochism or Sexual Magic
Sadomasochism (erotic), S&M - Sexual practices
incorporating the consensual use of pain, humiliation, and power
exchange for erotic enjoyment. S&M includes dominance and
submission, bondage and discipline, love
bondage, and erotic spanking.
Sensual Play - SM play that focuses on stimulating
the release of endorphins for sexual pleasure without the use of pain.
Although instruments such as riding crops, floggers, whips, belts or
paddels may be used to stimulate the production of endorphins, the
intensity of the physical impact of these instruments upon the
receipient (submissive) does not exceed a point in which unpleasurable
or painful sensations are experienced. Sometimes refered to as Sexual
Magic.
