Chapter 1: The Structural Elements of BDSM

You think BDSM is the acronym and the gear — it's actually power, trust, and intimacy, negotiated on purpose. This chapter sorts the terminology from the myths so the words stop getting in the way of what you already feel. (And yes, we cover what the letters stand for. Once.)

1.1 What is BDSM?

Before diving deeper into the world of BDSM, it’s essential to understand the language used within this community. In this lesson, we’ll explore a comprehensive glossary of kinky terms to help you become fluent in BDSM.

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1.2 Power Exchange Dynamics

In this lesson, we’ll address the relationships within BDSM - the power exchange dynamics. We will dive into their structure and responsibilities of each member of the dynamic

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1.3 Intimacy According to BDSM

Intimacy, especially the physical type, is structured around scenes - and we can learn a lot from their elements. In this lesson we dive into them as well as the process of planning each more elaborate scene

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1.4 Non-sexual Kink

Kink doesn’t have to be sexual - it can serve different purposes for different people. In this lesson, we explore those reasons.

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1.5 Assignment Chapter 1

Write a short journal entry or record a video explaining why you are interested in exploring BDSM.

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