Kink is a term used to refer to a broad range of sexual practices such as spanking, bondage, domination and submission, sadomasochism and sexual fetishism. BDSM is a term that has developed over time to represent the full range of kinky behavior, and not just those represented by the acronym. Look up kink in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Political cartoon from 1860 depicting Stephen A. Douglas receiving a traditional “over-the-knee” spanking from Columbia as Uncle Sam looks on approvingly. ... A model in bondage cuffs with a leg spreader In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. ... If you are looking for the article on Domination and submission in BDSM, try Domination & submission (BDSM)! // Overview Domination and submission refers to a relationship between two subjects, who relate to each other in a hierarchical manner. ... Flogging demonstration at Folsom Street Fair 2004. ... The basic idea of sexual fetishism is sexual arousal and satisfaction through an inanimate object, the fetish. ... A collar is a common symbol in BDSM. Female bottom in bondage with leather monoglove BDSM is any of a number of related patterns of human sexual behavior. ...

It is important to note that the definition of what is and is not kinky can be quite subjective.

Terminology

Someone who is "into kinks" is also referred to as being kinky. A kinkster is a friendly term used in the BDSM community to refer to someone else who also participates in BDSM activities.

Internet

The Internet has had an enormous impact on facilitating communication among kinky people and bringing them together as well as raising awareness of kinks among those who would have otherwise never been exposed to them.

TV show

Main article: KinK

The term also refers to a television series produced by the Canadian broadcasting company Showcase Television (KinK). This series highlights different people's real-life kinks, as defined by the person being observed. Each episode takes an in-depth look at two or three peoples' (or couples') lifestyles, and how their kink affects their life. Each season of the show follows these couples as they learn and progress through the lifestyle. Look up kink in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Showcase Television, often known as Showcase, is a Canadian cable television specialty channel owned by Alliance Atlantis Communications. ... Look up kink in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

References and further reading

• Dossie Easton, Catherine A. Liszt, When Someone You Love Is Kinky, Greenery Press, 2000. ISBN 1-890159-23-9.
• International Association of Rubberists
• Drew Campbell, The Bride Wore Black Leather... And He Looked Fabulous! An Etiquette Guide for the Rest of Us, Greenery Press, ISBN: 1-890159-17-4.
• Jay Wiseman, SM 101: A Realistic Introduction , Greenery Press, 2000, ISBN: 0-9639763-8-9.
• A Guide to Japanese Sex Practices

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See also

• Paraphilia
• Sexual Fetishism
• Safe, sane and consensual (SSC)
• Risk-aware consensual kink (RACK)
• Domination & submission (BDSM)
• Kink Aware Professionals (KAP)
• Vanilla sex
• Wipipedia