Topic
Basics

SM-Studio: Room with a view – of the pillory
A glimpse into the SM-Studio: What awaits you between the pillory, St. Andrew’s cross, and playroom – and why pain can mean pure pleasure here.

What does a Dominatrix or Dominus do?
A term that also enjoys a certain level of recognition outside the BDSM scene. But what exactly does the job of a Dominatrix entail and what does a visit involve?

FRIES – tastes good even without ketchup and mayo
“FRIES is one of many consent models in BDSM, alongside SSC and RACK, and is particularly a good guideline for beginners.”

Who or what is actually the BDSM community?
When you start exploring BDSM, you often hear the term “scene” or “community” – also here on Deviance. But who are all these people, and when do you become part of it?

What is a drop and why does it happen?
A drop occurs when someone cannot emotionally handle a BDSM session and negative feelings take hold. Why this happens and how to avoid it.

Fetish party – A Kinky Nightfever
What is a fetish party? What happens there and how much does it have to do with BDSM? Can I play there too? Find out in this article what awaits you there.
So… how to get to a BDSM munch?
The culture of BDSM munches is unique to the scene. But what should one wear there? And how does a beginner start a conversation with people?
YKINMKBYKIO: I don’t understand it, but I like it!
YKINMKBYKIO stands for Your Kink is not my Kink but your Kink is okay. This is a basic principle of the BDSM community promoting tolerance.
Navigating subspace: into the depths of a submissives mind
The term “subspace” is not about the universe but about BDSM. It refers to a trance-like state where the real self dissociates from the role-playing personality…