Kink & BDSM

What does Chastity mean?

Chastity is a consensual orgasm-control practice where access to a person’s genitals, or the ability to orgasm, is restricted by agreement, ritual, or a device. In kink contexts, it is usually about control, anticipation, and power exchange—not abstinence as a moral rule.

Concise definition

Chastity

Chastity is a consensual orgasm-control practice where access to a person’s genitals, or the ability to orgasm, is restricted by agreement, ritual, or a device. In kink contexts, it is usually about control, anticipation, and power exchange—not abstinence as a moral rule.

Also known or searched as: Orgasm denial, Orgasm control, Keyholding, Chastity cage, CBT (context-dependent shorthand; can also mean other things)

This Lexicon entry defines the term without assuming interest, readiness, experience, or consent.