Bondage
Bondage
Bondage (/ˈbɒndɪdʒ/; from the Old French bon meaning "good") is a term used in the medical and psychological fields to refer to a form of sexual behavior that involves the consensual use of restraint, typically in the context of BDSM (Bondage/Discipline, Dominance/Submission, Sadism/Masochism).
Definition
Bondage is the practice of consensually tying, binding, or restraining a partner for erotic, aesthetic, or somatosensory stimulation. A partner may be physically restrained in a variety of ways, including the use of rope, cuffs, bondage tape, or self-adhering bandage.
Etymology
The term "bondage" is derived from the Old French bon, meaning "good". This is in reference to the practice being seen as a "good", or pleasurable, act between consenting individuals.
Related Terms
- BDSM: An umbrella term for a variety of erotic practices or roleplaying involving bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and other related interpersonal dynamics.
- Dominance and submission: A set of behaviors, customs, and rituals involving the giving by one individual to another individual of control over them in a BDSM scene.
- Sadomasochism: The giving or receiving of pleasure, often sexual, from acts involving the infliction or reception of pain or humiliation.
- Restraint: A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bondage
- Wikipedia's article - Bondage
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