The term
BDSM includes a wide range of interpersonal relationships, subcultures and activities.
Often for the outsider it is hard to understand the BDSM life style.
Within the BDSM relationship the bottom surrenders mental and/or physical control to the Top.
The level of surrender will vary in every relationship or scene.
Often a long term BDSM relationship is known as a power exchange relationship.
Just what level of power exchange is often formed over time through consensual verbal or contractual agreement.
The very foundation of BDSM is that it requires that it must be carried out by responsible adult partners, of their own volition, and in a safe way.
It is these principles that have been the basis of the motto, "Safe, sane and consensual".
The consenting partner always has the right to withdraw their consent, often by use of a safeword.
The safe word should be understood and agreed upon in advance.
There are three basic aspects of BDSM
Bondage & Discipline (B&D)
Dominance & Submission (D&S)
Sadism & Masochism (or Sadomasochism) (S&M)
Strict Women seeking submissive men
Mistress In Control