BDSM Lexicon · Relationship types & power exchange

Rose ceremony

A Rose Ceremony is a symbolic BDSMritual in which a red rose, a white rose, a necklace, and the blood of both Dominant and sub come together as a sign of devotion, trust, loyalty, and equal connection within a D/s relationship. It is sometimes referred to as a “BDSM marriage.”

The full article, safety information and sources are available to subscribers.

Related terms

• Dominant
• Sub
• D/s
• Punishment
• Surrender

Learn more in the online training What is BDSM?. The BDSM Lexicon is part of BDSMforyou, written by Mistress Moriah and published by Insert Internetuitgeverij.