Where do you draw the line in a BDSM dynamic?

Is BDSM abuse?

“BDSM is glorified abuse….” I actually heard someone say this.

How is BDSM abuse?? Since when does having sexual needs is abuse? Some people (as in me) LOVE being dominated, controlled, being called a dirty slut…. no one actually loves abuse.

That’s when I realized most don’t understand it. In my little bubble, the BDSM community is extremely cautious when it comes to crossing that line.

BDSM vs Abuse

BDSM relationships are consensual. In fact, the very core of a BDSM dynamic is consent. If it’s NOT consensual, it’s abuse. That’s the MAIN difference in BDSM vs abuse.

Most people assume BDSM relationships are about abuse and power. It’s actually the complete opposite. BDSM relationships require a lot of trust and communication which can make the relationship way more intimate than most. There is such thing as a very healthy BDSM relationship despite its undeserving reputation. 

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There wouldn’t be a consenting Dom without a consenting sub. Abusive people do not seek consent and they disrespect boundaries. There is a huge difference.

TRUST and COMMUNICATION is KEY in these relationships. So no….BDSM relationships are NOT abusive. They are BEAUTIFUL, sensual and caring relationships. BDSM is very attentive to needs and boundaries. Abusive relationships don’t give a crap about needs and boundaries. Abuse is when you exploit and cross those needs.

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In BDSM, usually one person is dominant and the other is submissive. There’s no one way to practice it. You can even involve more than two people. The bottom line is, it is power play.

People practice BDSM as a form of release and a boost in mood. Some experts say that people who practice this may have a higher level of well being than people who practice vanilla sex (which is regular intercourse without the extras).

BDSM ABUSE Signs

Some abusers may use the BDSM lifestyle as a front to disguise their actual abuse. Some abusers may seek submissive people to exploit them rather than give them their needs. This is called BDSM abuse. It’s when abusive people exploit BDSM people.

The BDSM dynamic should not be rushed. A sign someone is an abuser and not a real dom is when they don’t take the time out to learn your wants and needs. You need to vet the person very carefully before handing your control to them.

More signs a BDSM relationship is no longer BDSM:

  • When you’re isolated from friends and family.
  • When your needs are being dismissed.
  • When your boundaries are crossed.
  • It’s causing you depression and anxiety.
  • Dom has lack of accountability. Real doms admit fault.
  • Gaslighting
  • IGNORING SAFE WORDS.

Safe words are IMPORTANT. Ignoring safe words leads to ASSAULT. It is very important to discuss boundaries. The BDSM dynamic IS NOT doing things you DO NOT WANT TO DO.

Don’t do anything you did not consent to and don’t do anything your partner did not consent to.

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BDSM is way more than sex and leather devices. BDSM is mostly a seductive mental game. It can be someone’s entire lifestyle. Some couples have playtime and some live this life 24/7 in their relationship. They have a set of rules they live by. Maybe even a contract. Some couples take it very seriously and society needs to give them the respect we give vanilla relationships. You should not judge what consenting adults agree to do in their own relationships.

Another misconception people have about these relationships is that they are dangerous. It can be but it’s mostly not. People within the relationships have a thing called “safe words” so when someone is in too much pain or a boundary is being crossed, a safe word is used. The equipment used is used with care. A safe word is necessary

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There’s also a thing most forget. AFTERCARE. Aftercare is important in a BDSM relationship. It makes it a loving relationship. Some acts may be physically and emotionally taxing and its important to take care of your loved ones needs. Some peoples after care needs may be treating a bruise. Some might be as simple as getting ice cream after. It’s up to you and your partner.

Now here’s the fun part! The TYPES of roles in a BDSM relationship

  1. The Dom or Domme. This is the person who gives all of the orders no matter what you’re doing during playtime.
  2. Master or Mistress. This person has complete ownership of their subs body.
  3. Daddy or Mommy. My personal favorite.. A daddy or mommy gives punishments or pleasure- whatever the inner child needs.
  4. Sub. A sub is the person to take orders no matter what the playtime consists of.
  5. Slave. A slave gives their master/mistress complete control over their body.
  6. Servant. A servant fulfills the needs in the household.
  7. Pet. Pets like to play the role of a puppy or a kitten. Or any domestic animal.
  8. Good girl/boy. Or a Little. Good boys/girls belong to their Mommy/Daddy
  9. Princess. A princess is a good girl by day and listens to Daddy and a slut by night.
  10. Brat. Another personal favorite. Brats like to misbehave just so they can get punishments.

BDSM relationships not only deepens connections with your partners, it helps with the connection with yourself. BDSM teaches you how to love and accept all areas of yourself/others and turn it into pleasure. It’s a form of true expression.

So….. Is BDSM abuse? No! In fact- HELL NO.

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