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Abrasion Roughing up the Skin Such As Using Sandpaper on Nipples to Cause Discomfort for Example Abrasion Roughing up the skin such as using sandpaper on nipples to cause discomfort for example. Age play Making a submissive into a different age to his/her real one. Regressing back to adult babyhood or into a Daddy daughter dynamic. Anal beads A string of plastic beads (normally 10) that are inserted up a sub’s bottom. When pulled out in one sharp tug they seem to cause an interesting effect. Anal plugs The insertion of butt plugs into a sub’s bottom. Plugs vary in size from slim and thin to giant and come in a wonderful range of colours too! Anal sex Engaging in anal penetrative sex – a taboo for some and a must have for others. Animal roles Making subs take on the characteristics and behaviour of an animal or pet. As a rule the most popular are pony, puppy dog and kitty. Arm and leg sleeves The perfect way to restrain someone and to prevent movement and escape. Aromas Fetishes come in all varieties and this is an odd one – the sexual stimulation through the use of a range of aromas and smells. Asphyxiation Linked to breath play of course, this activity needs to be handled carefully and is not for beginners, or for people who do not implicitly trust each other. Ball busting Some female Dommes delighting in kicking a male submissive hard between his legs to inflict maximum pain. Ball stretching Only relevant to male submissives of course, ball stretching can be excruciatingly painful for the recipient. Bathroom use control Exercising control to ensure that the submissive does not visit the bathroom for his/her toilet needs unless the Dominant permits it, or the sub asks, or even begs to go. Beating Not every submissive can handle a beating, but beatings can be soft or hard; and they can be very intense lasting just a few minutes or spread out over a much longer period allowing the submissive to sink slowly into it. Being bitten Many a Dominant likes to leave tell tale bite marks on his/her subject. Blindfolds See also sensory deprivation, the humble blindfold is an integral part of BDSM. Silk scarves can be used, or purpose made blindfolds. The act of taking away someone else’s ability to see is intoxicating for both parties. Bondage Such a vast topic and a staple of BDSM. Indoor bondage, outdoor bondage, bondage over clothes, bondage under clothes. The use of ropes, or chains and padlocks to restrain another and prevent them moving freely or escaping – kept captive allowing a Dominant free and easy access to do as He/She pleases. Be creative … there are literally thousands of different ways to tie and restrain a submissive in bondage. Boot worship This activity tends to be more a female Domme thing (for obvious reasons). It is the act of worshipping a pair of boots being worn by the Dominant, or making the submissive lick the heels, clean the toes and the soles. Branding permanent Think very carefully about this one. Permanent branding is exactly that … permanent! Branding temporary The use of a lipstick, or permanent marker pen to write the name or the initials of the dominant on the submissive. Breast bondage The art of breast bondage is ideally suited to a larger chested female sub. Different cords when wound round and round the breasts leave different markings. It is natural for tied breasts to turn purple too! Breast whipping Obvious what this is! Breath control Another activity not for the fain hearted. Not for newbies either! Controlling a submissive’s ability to breath is one of the most dynamic and scary acts one person can do to another. In effect the Dominant has his/her their life in their hands. Very edgy, but hugely satisfying for both parties if handled well. Brown showers An activity that is certainly not for the squeamish. Brown showers is the act of a Dominant using the submissive as a toilet on which to shit. Some Dominants like to see a sub wearing it, or smeared in it; others prefer to see a sub eating it as they play with it. Messy too. Cages The use of cages in fairly common place. Cages can be used just as a place to keep a submissive, or as part of role play such as puppy dog. Caning Canes come in many different varieties. But which ever type is used, the effect is always the same - maximum pain! Even a soft caning will leave some marks, but a full on caning will result in welts, broken skins and bruises that will last up to three week if done effectively. Catheterization Medial play is more common than some realise and catheterization is a key component. Always use sterilized equipment. Cells and closets Being taken and locked into a cell can have an interesting effect on a sub’s mind, giving him/her time to think. Cellars are even more evocative. The cold, dank and dark confines of a cellar are intoxicating and of course they tend to be sound proof too! Chains Many Dominants excel at using ropes, but fewer use chains. Chaining a sub to a chair by his/her ankles and locking it into place with a padlock is so final! Tethering a sub to a fixed point by chain attached to the collar is another effective use of the steel. And the cold of the steel when wrapped around a sub’s body always brings an interesting reaction. Chamber pot use So degrading and humiliating to make a sub use a chamber pot or indeed a potty. No privacy either. Chastity belts Some would say that chastity belts and devices are one of the ultimate weapons in a Dominant’s armoury. To deny a male or female sub the right to sex and orgasms given total control. Chauffeuring Many Dommes love being chauffeured from one shop to another, or to fetish events as well. Choking Another activity closely aligned to asphyxiation and breath play, but choking a sub on a cock always appeals to male Doms too. Chores Many subs (male and female) find solace and a sense of achievement from being made to do the household chores, including ironing, washing and hoovering. Generally these chores are best carried out by subs dressed as sissies or French maids. Clothes pegs The humble clothes peg (wooden and plastic) has a key role in BDSM. Pegs attached to breasts, nipples, pussies, cocks and balls generally have a pleasing outcome for the Dominant. Cock rings and straps A cock ring or strap helps a male slave to maintain an erection Cock worship An essential activity for many Dominants, a sub can be made to worship cock in a variety of situations. On the knees is perhaps the favourite, although lying on his/her back, restrained and made to worship cock orally as it is fed to him/her works well too. Collars One of the most symbolic items in a BDSM sense. The collar means ownership for as long as it is worn. Collars come in a variety of shapes, styles and sizes to suit every possible occasion. Competitions with other subs Setting subs up against each other in competition is amazing fun. Make them sing and dance to your tune with a winner and a loser always. The winner gets the reward whilst the loser faces certain punishment. Corsets For those who enjoy fetish wear, a sub female in a corset is nearly as appealing as a Domme who chooses to wear one. A delightful garment. Cuffs Obligatory items to be found in a Dominant’s toy box – both wrist and ankle cuffs. Cutting Cutting with knives, scalpel or razor blade is not for the squeamish. But it is one of the most edgy activities and to dram blood from a sub requires trust and knowledge on the Dominant’s behalf too. Diapers or nappies An essential ingredient for adult baby play, forcing another into diapers is humiliating enough without making them use them fully for their intended use which is utterly degrading. Double penetration One for the ladies here. Both vagina and anus penetrated simultaneously. Enemas An activity that is under-rated, enemas have many uses. Ideal for cleansing deep inside and making anal sex less messy! But they are humiliating and degrading when a sub is knelt on all fours, the nozzle inserted and he/she is filled with the enema solution, plugged and made to wait for expulsion. Enforced chastity Applicable to male or female subs, the denial of orgasm by the lock and key of a chastity device is brutal and so final for the recipient. Erotic dancing It is one thing to see a semi clad female sub dancing to the latest offering from Lady GaGa, but hilarious when a male or sissy is forced to do so. Examinations Also known as inspections too, examinations derive from the medical profession. Sometimes it might be an intimate internal inspection perpetrated by the Dominant, but it is equally as fun to see a sub bound in a corner waiting external inspection; for example are those seams in the stockings straight? If not why not! Exercise Keeping a sub in shape and fit can be great fun. Issuing a daily fitness regime to follow is interesting and introducing a forced exercise regime of your choosing is great to watch! Exhibitionism For some this is a hard limit. Some subs get a huge buzz from being exhibited in public, others freak and freeze – so tread carefully. It depends to what extent one exhibits a sub.
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