KinkFactor Dictionary
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A living glossary for queer language, consent culture and kink vocabulary. Search it, browse it by letter, or dive into a topic.
A2 terms
- Anal Hooks A type of BDSM toy, typically made of metal, shaped like a hook. It is inserted anally and can be used for sensation, stretching, or as an attachment… Extreme & Edge Play
- Armbinders A piece of bondage gear, often made of leather, that straps the wearer's arms together behind their back, forcing an "elbows-touching" posture. It's… Gear & Wearables
B6 terms
- B&D Bondage and Discipline. A slice of the BDSM pie that focuses on restraint and rules. It's a milder entry point for many, more about the psychological… Kink & BDSM
- Ball Gag A common type of gag consisting of a rubber or silicone ball, held in place by a strap. It forcibly keeps the mouth open and prevents clear speech. I… Gear & Wearables
- Blanket bondage Wrapping someone in thick blankets as a form of soft enclosure — comforting or trapping. Bondage
- Bondage Any form of consensual restraint. This can range from light play with silk ties to heavy restraint with leather cuffs and chains. It's a tool for exp… Practices & Activities
- Bondage Art A form of bondage (usually rope) where the primary focus is aesthetic. The goal is to create a beautiful, intricate visual, often for photography or… Practices & Activities
- Bondage Tape A type of fetish tape, often made of vinyl, that does not have a sticky adhesive. It is designed to stick only to itself, making it a safe way to cre… Gear & Wearables
C5 terms
- Candle bondage Combines wax play and immobilization — involves strategic placement of wax or candles to restrict motion. Bondage
- Chains Metal chains are a common BDSM tool. They can be used as heavy-duty restraints (bondage), dragged across the skin (sensation/temperature play), or ra… Gear & Wearables
- Cling Film (Mummification) Common plastic wrap (like Saran wrap) used for mummification. It's wrapped tightly around the body, providing restraint and a unique, warm sensation.… Practices & Activities
- Confinement Play (Caging) A form of bondage where a partner is consensually confined in a small space, such as a BDSM "cage" (different from a "chastity cage"), box, or confin… Practices & Activities
- Corsetry The practice of wearing a corset (a stiff garment) to cinch the waist. This can be for fetish fashion, postural play, or long-term "waist training."… Gear & Wearables
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G2 terms
- Gags & Hoods Gags are used for speech restriction and include ball gags, bit gags, and tape gags. Hoods cover the entire head, often for sensory deprivation or ob… Gear & Wearables
- Goo bondage Encasing someone in sticky or congealing substances (glue, wax, food) — combines restriction and mess. Bondage
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R3 terms
- Restraints (Cuffs, etc.) A general term for any gear used for bondage. This includes metal handcuffs, leather cuffs, fuzzy cuffs, rope, bondage tape, spreader bars, and more. Gear & Wearables
- Rope Bondage (Shibari) A specific type of bondage using rope. It can be simple and functional or highly complex and artistic, as in Japanese Shibari. It can also be used fo… Practices & Activities
- Rope suspension Lifting or partially suspending a body using rope. Physically demanding and symbolically powerful. Bondage
S6 terms
- Self-Bondage The act of applying restraints to oneself for pleasure. This is a solo activity that requires extensive planning to ensure a "quick release" or "esca… Practices & Activities
- Shackles A type of bondage gear, often made of metal and lockable, used for wrists and ankles. They are a "heavy" form of restraint, often used with spreader… Gear & Wearables
- Shibari (Rope Bondage) A specific, traditional form of Japanese rope bondage. It is known for its intricate, beautiful patterns and its focus on the connection (the "rope d… Practices & Activities
- Spreader Bars A piece of BDSM gear, typically a rigid bar with cuffs at each end, used to hold a partner's arms or (more commonly) legs open and apart. This create… Gear & Wearables
- Suspension An advanced formof bondage (usually rope) where a person is fully or partially lifted off the floor. This is a high-trust, high-skill activity. Extreme & Edge Play
- Suspension bondage Rope or device-based bondage where body is partially or fully suspended. Requires training and safety. Bondage