BDSM Lexicon · Chastity

Keyholder

A keyholder is, within BDSM, the person who keeps the key to a chastity belt or CB worn by the sub. The keyholder has control over whether or not to open or remove the chastity device and thus indirectly determines if, when, and how the sub can experience sexual gratification.

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