BDSM

BDSM - In the terms of sexual interactions and physical demonstrations, this acronym stands for Bondage, Discipline, Sadism and Masochism. It refers to the acts of, or participating in activities that include:

Bondage: the practice of being restrained, physically, by the means of devices such as cuffs or rope.

Discipline: refers to the process of punishing or being punished.

Sadism: coined as a term in reference to the Marquis de Sade, this term refers to deriving pleasure or personal gratification from causing or being a part of causing pain, suffering, or cruelty in a variety of degrees.

Masochism: coined as a term in reference to Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, (author of Venus in Furs); this term is associated with receiving pleasure from mental, emotional, or physical pain or humiliation, also in varying degrees,