Core Dynamics & Roles

B1 term

• Brat A submissive who finds pleasure in "bratting"—playfully defying a Dominant's rules to invite a reaction, chase, or disciplinary scene. It's a form of… Core Dynamics & Roles

D3 terms

• Daddy Dynamic A common gay dynamic where one partner (the "Daddy") takes on a role of authority, mentorship, and care for the other ("boy"). It can be sexual, non-… Core Dynamics & Roles
• 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

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

O1 term

• Objectification A psychological "game" where a person is consensually treated as an inanimate object, like furniture or a footstool, for the pleasure of their partne… Core Dynamics & Roles

P5 terms

• Pet Play A form of animal roleplay where one partner takes on the persona of an animal (e.g., pup, pony) and the other acts as their Handler or Trainer. It of… Core Dynamics & Roles
• 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
• Puppy Play (Pup Play) A popular form of "pet play" where a partner (the "pup") adopts the headspace and mannerisms of a puppy. This often involves a "Handler," a pup hood,… Core Dynamics & Roles

S8 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
• Service A submissive style centered on acts of service, such as bootblacking (shining boots), preparing meals, or performing rituals. The pleasure comes from… Core Dynamics & Roles
• Sex (Sexual Activity) A broad term for any activity intended to provide sexual pleasure. This can range from kissing and masturbation to oral, anal, or kink-based play. Th… Core Dynamics & Roles
• Sexual Objectification A form of psychological play where a submissive partner is treated as a "thing" for the Dominant's sexual use (e.g., "human dildo," "cum receptacle")… Core Dynamics & Roles
• 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
• Subspace A common term for a "trance-like" or altered state of consciousness that a submissive (or even a Dominant) may enter during an intense BDSM scene. It… 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

T2 terms

• Tears (Crying in Play) Crying during a scene is a common and complex response. It can be "play tears" (from intense sensation or emotion) or "real tears" (distress). It's v… Core Dynamics & Roles
• 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