BDSM, bondage & leather from A to Z
From blindfold to straitjacket: here we explain the key BDSM terms, types of leather and the details of how everything is made.
B
- BDSM
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BDSM is short for relationship and sexual practices: Bondage and Discipline (restraints and rules), Dominance and Submission (sharing power), as well as Sadism & Masochism (pleasure in intense feelings or pain).
In short, BDSM is about exploring power, bondage, and intense sensations, always based on free choice and clear agreement between the people involved.
K
- Keeper
- Refers to the short leather keeper or lash at the tip of a crop. Linguistically, the term is derived as a diminutive of the word "Band" (ribbon/strap) and represents the delicate contact element at the end of the shaft. View Crop with tail
R
- Ring of O
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The Ring of O refers to a symbolic piece of jewelry within the BDSM subculture, originating from the erotic novel Story of O (Histoire d’O). It symbolizes devotion, submission, and the bond with another person. In addition, the ring is a well-known sign of recognition within the BDSM scene.
In short, the Ring of O is the visible sign of emotional and physical devotion, always based on consent, agreement, and mutual trust, often supported by everyday wear as a special finger ring or pendant to demonstrate status. View Leather Submissive Collar Ring of O Go to category Collars
S
- Sadism & Masochism (S&M)
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Stands for consensually giving (Sadism) and receiving (Masochism) intense physical sensations or pain. This forms the S and M at the end of the acronym BDSM.
In short, S&M is playing with sensory and physical limits, often using equipment like whips, paddles or slappers.
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