BDSM Lexicon · Experience & emotions

Silence

Silence refers to the deliberate absence of sound, speech, or other auditory stimuli. Silence can be used as part of a game, ritual, power dynamic, punishment, meditation, or to deepen the experience. For many BDSM practitioners, silence has a profound effect on focus, tension, emotions, and the connection between partners.

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• Mental play
• Submissive
• Bondage
• Surrender
• Consensual

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