BDSM Glossary "A"
Abrasion:
This is a type of S&M play where rubbing the skin of the submissive with something rough is involved (similar to sand paper).
Aftershock:
After a long session or play, some submissive may experience effects from their body being used / in shock from the pain. (trembling, feeling of cold).
Age Play:
Age play is NOT pedophilia. "Age play" is a play where one of the partners in a relationship will pretend to be a baby or a "young girl or boy". This type of play is based on a DS (exchange of power) relationship where the father or mother figure is taking care of the "young child".
Anal Sex:
Sexual play in the region of the anus or insertion of different object or body part in the anus.
Animal Roles:
Role play where one or many involved becomes an "animal" (play the role of a animal) for a length of time.
(example: Pony play, Human puppy.....)
Arm Sleeve:
Bondage apparatus that imprison the arms into a specially design sleeve.
The " sleeve " is made from leather, thick cloth or latex. The arms are inserted in the "sleeve" and a long lace will tighten the cloth to imprison the arms in the sleeve.
There is an equivalent for the legs.
Asphyxiation:
Sometimes it is called "Breath play". There are two types of asphyxiation play
- - A DS game where the Dominant takes pleasure in controlling the breath of the submissive.
- - For some, when their breathing is restricted, they get erotic arousal; some even believe that erotic climax is improved in these situations. According to Wikipedia, it is called asphyxiophilia, autoerotic asphyxia or hypoxyphilia.