BDSM Lexicon · Clothing & materials

Corset

A corset is a tight-fitting garment that encases the upper body and cinches the waist, giving the body a streamlined, dominant or sensual shape. In BDSM, the corset is often used as a fetish object, a tool for posture correction, or a symbol of power, elegance, and control.

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