BDSM Lexicon · Experience & emotions

Fear

Anxiety within BDSM refers to the tension, anticipation, physical alertness, or mental restraint that can arise when a submissive is confronted with uncertainty, pain stimuli, power transfer, or intense experiences. Anxiety is not a goal in itself, but when experienced voluntarily and safely, it can become part of excitement, deepening, and surrender.

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Related terms

• Adrenaline
• Aftercare
• Dopamine addiction
• Powerlessness
• Surrender

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