Bdsm Definition & Meaning

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  • Etymology
  • BDSM American

    abbreviation

    1. sexual preferences and behaviors involving physical restraints, an unequal power relationship, or pain, including the practice of bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadomasochism, etc.

    Etymology

    Origin of BDSM

    First recorded in 1990–95; blend of B&D ( def. ) ( bondage and discipline ), D&S ( def. ) ( dominance and submission ) and S&M ( def. ) ( sadism and masochism )

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