BDSM Lexicon · Clothing & materials

Hood

A hood (also known as a mask) is a covering for the head that is used in BDSM to restrict the senses, enhance anonymity, or intensify the power dynamic between Dominant and sub.

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Related terms

• Deprivation
• Latex
• Sensory deprivation
• Sub
• Surrender

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