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A2 terms

• Animal training Obedience and behavior modeling based on animal metaphors — often used in pet or pup play. Power exchange
• Authority transfer Voluntary shift of decision-making from one person to another. Foundational to many D/s relationships. Power exchange

B1 term

• Boot worship Adoring, licking, or servicing boots — linked to dominance, uniform play, and objectification. Power exchange

C7 terms

• Chastity play Preventing access to genitals with physical devices or rules — builds psychological tension. Power exchange
• CNC (Consensual Non-Consent) Erotic roleplay where one party pretends to resist — requires deep trust, pre-negotiation, and aftercare. Power exchange
• Consensual blackmail Fantasy involving 'leverage' over a submissive — photos, secrets, or social exposure. Power exchange
• Contract play Formal agreements for BDSM scenes or relationships — signed, ceremonial, or playful. Power exchange
• Cuckold roleplay Erotic jealousy themes where a partner watches or permits external sex — deeply psychological. Power exchange
• Cuckolding Erotic scenario where one partner (often submissive) watches or is aware of the other having sex with someone else. Power exchange
• Custom training plans Creating detailed submissive routines — daily tasks, goals, rules. Can last weeks or months. Power exchange

D1 term

• Daddy/Mommy dynamic Caregiving role where dominant offers structure, support, and praise. Partner (little) may act submissively or childlike. Power exchange

F3 terms

• Financial control One party controls or drains another’s resources. Includes fin-dom and consensual control. Power exchange
• Forced intimacy Simulated or consensually pressured closeness. Often mental/emotional — not necessarily physical. Power exchange
• Furniture roleplay Being used as furniture — footstool, table, etc. — to explore objectification and endurance. Power exchange

I1 term

• Inspection scenes Dominant visually or physically checks the submissive's body, posture, or behavior. Linked to humiliation or protocol. Power exchange

K1 term

• Kneeling A core symbol of submission. Used in protocols, rituals, and erotic displays of humility. Power exchange

L2 terms

• Leather discipline Behavioral correction using rules from leather traditions — strict, ritualistic, and respectful. Power exchange
• Leather rituals Traditions, gestures, or codes associated with leather subculture. Often rich in community values. Power exchange

M2 terms

• Masc-on-masc dominance Erotic energy rooted in competitive or mirrored masculinity — power struggle without feminization. Power exchange
• Mindfuck Scenes designed to confuse, shock, or mislead — often relies on suggestion, ambiguity, or twists. Power exchange

N1 term

• Name stripping Removal of someone's name or identity — replaced with titles like 'boy', 'object', or 'number'. Power exchange

O3 terms

• Obedience positions Set of formal postures a submissive may be trained in — present, kneel, inspection, etc. Power exchange
• Obligation service Tasks done not for fun, but because they’re assigned — psychological submission layer. Power exchange
• Off-limits teasing Temptation without access — showing or mentioning what’s forbidden. Flirty torment. Power exchange

P4 terms

• Posture training Correcting or controlling physical position — e.g., crawling, kneeling, standing still. Builds discipline. Power exchange
• Psychological control Dominance through non-physical means — mind games, restrictions, fear, or framing. Power exchange
• Public obedience Following rules or gestures in public — discreet, symbolic, or brave. Power exchange
• Punishment diaries Journals where submissives record infractions and punishments — structured and ritualized. Power exchange

R1 term

• Ritual bath Structured, often submissive washing routines — tied to preparation, purification, or worship. Power exchange

S4 terms

• Sadistic teasing Prolonged torment that alternates pain and pleasure. Often emotional and psychological. Power exchange
• Service protocols Following established rituals, greetings, or tasks within a dynamic. Often seen in M/s or high protocol scenes. Power exchange
• Servitude Performing tasks or domestic roles in a submissive mindset. Ranges from cleaning to protocol service. Power exchange
• Shaming Consensual humiliation around traits, behavior, or desires. Can be verbal or symbolic. Power exchange

T1 term

• Toys (remote control) Insertable or wearable toys controlled by a partner — used for public scenes or distance play. Power exchange

U1 term

• Underwear control Regulating what underwear is worn or if any is allowed. Blends intimacy and rule-based play. Power exchange

V2 terms

• Verbal degradation Using harsh or humiliating language consensually — can lower status or heighten power imbalance. Power exchange
• Voice control Modulating speech, commands, or silence as erotic control. Can include tone-based training. Power exchange