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.

tpe

M1 term

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

P2 terms

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

S1 term

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

T1 term

Total Power Exchange (TPE) Also known as TPE. This is the most "all-in" form of a D/s dynamic, where the submissive partner consensually gives authority over most or all aspect… Core Dynamics & Roles