There is a lot of different answer to basic BDSM questions. I got this information from different websites and other people that live this lifestyle.

BDSM: Bondage & Discipline/ Dominance & Submission/ Sadism & Masochism

There is a distinction between BDSM and sexual sadism and masochism, which involve actual physical or psychological suffering to one's partner or oneself respectively.

BDSM involves only the role- playing of suck acts, with a heavy concern for safety and the prevention of harm.

BDSM consists of a dominant partner and a submissive one. Although the dominant would be the one running the scene, it is actually dom's that perform to please their sub's.

WHAT IS A DADDY DOMINANT?

It's a slight variation from a traditional or original dominant in a BDSM relationship. The Dom or Daddy must consider their sub's inner child dynamic.

Daddy Dom's have a similar role to their little's with some twists. Daddy Dom's are usually in full control of their Little's but also have to take care of the social and emotional well being of their little, since their sub is in a slightly different mind space than traditional sub's.

Daddy dominants will work within a series of rewards, rules, discipline and consequences. They are their protector and will keep their little out of trouble. They will also be somewhat possessive and ensure that their little is protected.

WHAT IS A LITTLE?

A little is the submissive in a DDLG relationship. A little can be any age, gender or sexual orientation. They are just more in touch with their inner child. They may naturally behave slightly younger than their apparent age.

WHAT IS LITTLE SPACE?

The little girl feels at ease, this is how the Little's ease the stress they feel. Little's are not always in little space and can be functional adults when they want to be.

Age play: Referring to daddy/
daughter or mommy/
baby role play. Does not
include or imply aspects
of incest, but rather the
nurturing relationship
of parent/ child or
teacher/ student.

Animal Play: The sub acts or
dresses like an
animal.

Hard Limits: What someone
absolutely will not
do, non- negotiable.

Soft Limits: What someone feels comfortable doing

ProDom: Male professional Dom
(Charge money)

ProDomme: Female professional
Dom (Charge Money)

Safe, Sane and Consensual (SSC): A credo used by some
BDSM practitioners to
determine the
appropriateness of BDSM
play.

Safe word: A codeword a sub can
use to force BDSM
activity to a stop.

Switch: Someone who likes being both Dom and sub. Either
in one scene or on
different occasions.

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