Exploring BDSM For Beginners

Exploring BDSM For Beginners

BDSM short for Bondage and Discipline, submission and dominance, sadism and masochism. These subcategories involve power dynamics, pain, and humiliation. What is more, most of them are non-traditional sexual activities, making some consider  BDSM taboo. Regardless, you may want to introduce BDSM into your bedroom. This is how to safely go about it.

Get Consent

Getting consent is simply asking your partner if they can hop into your train to the BDSM world. They can buy your idea or refuse. If it’s the latter, they are afraid of the mental and physical risks associated with BDSM. Respect their decision and stick to your normal sexual activity.

Have Pre-Session Conversation

If your partner buys your idea, you may want to share your likes and dislikes regarding BDSM. This is where a pre-session conversation comes in handy. Because BDSM increases the risk of mental and physical harm, talking to your partner before the play will see you safely explore your favorite kinks and erotic practices.

Create Safe Word

A safeword is a signal the dominating and submissive partner uses to show they are enjoying the play or it is no longer pleasurable. Common safewords include red (a person should stop the play immediately), yellow (the play is getting less pleasurable; hence the dominating partner should be cautious), and green (the submissive partner is enjoying the play and wants more).

Start with What You Have

As BDSM beginners, you can start exploring the kinks and erotic practices with satin scarfs or panties. The former is ideal for tying or blindfolding, while the latter can be used to gag the submissive partner. After gaining BDSM experience, shop BDSM sex toys at Dimepiecela.com to take things to another level.

Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

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