BDSM Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms: BDSM or S/M = Bondage, Dominance, Sadism, Masochism or Sadism/Masochism. Sometimes s/M can signify slave/Master but typically it means sadism/masochism. TPE = Total Power Exchange, the consensual agreement between two adult parties to exchange power and control over another person particularly in a sexual setting or BDSM act. Submissive = a person who agrees to be the subservient party to another because they are a person who enjoys the thrill of being in service to others, particularly in a sexual setting. Slave = a collared person becoming willing property of another whom they usually refer to as their Master. Master = a proper title for a person who is in control and experienced in the BDSM subculture. Dominant = the person who is in charge of a submissive and maintains the power and control figurehead in a BDSM act or sexual setting. Domme = proper term for a female dominant. Dom = proper term for a male dominant. Mistress = proper term for a fe...