On the fence about BDSM and intrigued to experience it with your partner? Indeed, trying out new things in the bedroom can ramp up a sex life but it can also be great for a relationship. What does BDSM stand for? BDSM stands for bondage , discipline , dominance , and submission.
And to look closer into these four areas would be to answer the question: what is BDSM? But to explore BDSM goes far beyond the practices mentioned above.
There are so many different ways to play, sex toys and gear to use, and various roles to take on in order to enjoy light or more intense BDSM. The thing about practising BDSM is that it is a very intimate practice. To explore BDSM in a magical way, two individuals would really need to trust and respect one another.
After all, the practice itself is based on mutual consent, clear communication, and respect for boundaries. Are you and your partner ready to discuss this and ready to practice it? The key is finding a trusting and warm space to allow for a judgment-free conversation to take place. Of course, some people are more sensitive or shy than others.
If this is the case with your partner, you could start slowly when you bring up the topic. For example, you could simply bring up the idea of trying something different in the bedroom not BDSM related, but something new and gauge their reaction. These are merely suggestions as to how to approach the topic. You, of course, know your partner better so what might work for one may not work for another. Empathy however is the key word here.
