BDSM Lexicon · Roles

Sadism

Sadism within BDSM is the consensual administration of pain, intensity, or stimuli for the purpose of arousal, experience, or energy exchange. It is voluntary, with mutual consent, and within clear boundaries. This is separate from the historical, non-consensual concept of sadism.

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Related terms

• Boundaries
• Dominant
• Sade de Marquis
• Consent
• Needle play

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