BDSM 101
A Beginner’s Reading Path for Kink
New to kink and not sure where to start? These beginner-friendly books cover the essentials of roles, communication, and community. A great starter set includes The New Topping Book or
Everyone was new once upon a time. Articles in this section are meant to answer some of the basic questions you may have about BDSM. As with everything kinky, how this basic information applies to you specifically will vary depending upon your interests, hard limits, and how you negotiate with your partner(s).
New to kink and not sure where to start? These beginner-friendly books cover the essentials of roles, communication, and community. A great starter set includes The New Topping Book or
The Stop Light safeword system has been a cornerstone of kink culture since the early leather community formalized it in the 1980s. At Voodoo we rely on green, yellow, and
BDSM events and play parties can be an exciting and thrilling way to explore your kinks and fetishes, but it’s important to know the proper etiquette to ensure that everyone
Tips for staying safe: Starting out in BDSM can be exciting and a little overwhelming. Focus on safety and consent, learn the basics, take it slow, and watch for red
Negotiating a BDSM scene is both exciting and empowering, but it works best when done with care. Learn key tips for setting boundaries, building trust, and making sure everyone involved
People often use the terms “Leather” and “BDSM” interchangeably, but they aren’t quite the same. The two communities overlap, share many values, and often coexist in the same spaces, yet
Safe words are one of the most important tools in BDSM, creating a clear way to stop or slow down a scene. When combined with communication, body language awareness, and
The Stop Light safeword system keeps scenes grounded in trust, clarity, and consent. At Voodoo we encourage everyone to use the universal safeword red, along with green and yellow check-ins,
BDSM, short for Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism, is an umbrella term for a wide range of consensual power exchange practices between adults. It can be
A BDSM safety kit keeps play fun and secure by covering both physical and emotional needs. Stock it with essentials like a safe word, safety scissors, first aid basics, water,
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