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.
C1 term
D3 terms
- D/S Dominance and Submission. The power dynamic at the heart of much of BDSM. It's a consensual exchange of power where one person (Dom) takes control an… Kink & BDSM
- Domestic Discipline A 24/7 or lifestyle dynamic where a Dominant partner sets household rules, and the submissive partner is "disciplined" (e.g., spanked) for breaking t… Core Dynamics & Roles
- Dominant The person who takes the "in charge" role in a BDSM scene or relationship. This role is built on trust and the responsibility to care for their partn… Core Dynamics & Roles
M2 terms
- Master / Slave One of the most formal types of Power Exchange, often (but not always) involving 24/7 protocols, deep trust, and a high level of service and authorit… Core Dynamics & Roles
- Mind Control (Mindfuck) An advanced form of psychological play where a Dominant uses suggestion, "gaslighting" (consensual), or hypnosis to influence a submissive's thoughts… Extreme & Edge Play
P3 terms
- Play Punishment The "consequence" in a BDSM scene, especially in Brat or Discipline dynamics. This is a negotiated, consensual act (like spanking or writing lines) t… Core Dynamics & Roles
- Power Exchange A broad term for any BDSM dynamic where one partner (submissive) consensually gives power and control to another (Dominant). This can be for a short… Core Dynamics & Roles
- Protocol The "rules" of a power dynamic, agreed upon by both partners. This can include how to speak ("Yes, Sir"), daily tasks, or rituals. It provides struct… Core Dynamics & Roles
S5 terms
- Sadomasochism (S&M) S&M is the umbrella term for the dynamic between a Sadist (one who enjoys giving consensual pain/sensation) and a Masochist (one who enjoys receiving… Core Dynamics & Roles
- Slave Tattoos A form of permanent "marking" or "branding." It is a tattoo given to a submissive, often with the Dominant's symbol or sigil, to signify a permanent… Extreme & Edge Play
- Slavery (Kink) The kink-based concept of "slavery" is a consensual 24/7 power dynamic (TPE) where a "slave" gives total authority to a "Master." It is *not* the sam… Core Dynamics & Roles
- Submissive The person who consensually gives up power to a Dominant. This is an active role of trust and surrender, not weakness. The submissive holds ultimate… Core Dynamics & Roles
- Switch A person who can comfortably and enjoyably "switch" between the roles of Dominant and Submissive, depending on their partner, mood, or the specific s… Core Dynamics & Roles