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Consensual adult roleplay in which a participant is directed to adopt feminine clothing, presentation, language, or behavior within a negotiated power dynamic. “Forced” describes the fantasy and does not remove the need for consent.

Also known or searched as: feminization play Explore context in the Kink Catalog

Free beach

Community

A term used by naturists for a beach associated with nude or clothing-optional use. It does not by itself establish legal permission: some beaches are designated, while others rely on custom or tolerance.

Also known or searched as: free beaches

Full swap

Relationships

A swinging term generally indicating that intercourse with another partner is within the negotiated agreement. It describes a possibility, not automatic consent.

Hall pass

Relationships

An agreement allowing one or more partners limited outside sexual exploration for a defined person, circumstance, or period. The phrase is informal; the actual boundaries and disclosure expectations require explicit discussion.

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A form of polyamory in which some relationships have explicitly agreed priority or greater structural entanglement, such as shared housing, finances, parenting, or decision-making. The meaning and effects of hierarchy vary by relationship.

Also known or searched as: hierarchical poly Explore context in the Kink Catalog

Hinge

Relationships

In a V-shaped relationship network, the person who has separate relationships with two people who are not dating each other. A hinge has responsibilities for clear communication without making one partner manage the other relationship.

Also known or searched as: hinge partner

Hotwife

Relationships

A self-selected role for a partnered woman who has sexual experiences with other people with her partner's knowledge and agreement, often within a dynamic that emphasizes shared excitement, pride, or erotic autonomy.

Also known or searched as: hotwifing

Impact play

Kink & BDSM

Consensual activity involving negotiated striking with a hand or implement to create sensation, sound, rhythm, marks, or intensity.

Kink

Kink & BDSM

A broad umbrella for consensual erotic interests or practices involving elements such as sensation, power, restraint, role, ritual, or fantasy. Kink may be occasional play, a meaningful identity, or something in between.

Also known or searched as: kinky

Kissing

Sexual activities

Consensual contact using the lips or mouth that may be affectionate, romantic, erotic, or part of another activity. People may have distinct boundaries around kinds of kissing and what it signifies.

Also known or searched as: making out Explore context in the Kink Catalog

Little or middle

Kink & BDSM

An adult who enters a younger-coded headspace or role within consensual adult age play, sometimes paired with a caregiver role. The label does not imply that a minor is involved.

Also known or searched as: little, middle

Masochist

Kink & BDSM

In consensual kink, a person who enjoys receiving negotiated pain, intensity, or challenge. Masochism describes an interest or sensation role and does not necessarily imply submission.

Also known or searched as: consensual masochist

An authority title used in some negotiated ownership, service, or broad power-exchange dynamics. Its scope is defined by agreement and does not confer literal ownership or override consent, law, or personal autonomy.

Also known or searched as: Master, Mistress

Masturbation

Sexual activities

Touching or stimulating one's own body for sexual pleasure, exploration, release, or relaxation. It may be private, shared in another person's presence, or incorporated into partnered activity by agreement.

Also known or searched as: solo sex, self-pleasure Explore context in the Kink Catalog

Metamour

Relationships

A partner of one's partner with whom one does not necessarily have a romantic or sexual relationship.

Also known or searched as: metamours

Mono-polyamory

Relationships

A relationship in which one partner chooses monogamy while another consensually has or may pursue multiple relationships. The arrangement requires explicit agreements and does not mean either partner has fewer rights or less importance.

Also known or searched as: mono-poly, mono poly Explore context in the Kink Catalog

Munch

Community

A casual, usually non-play social gathering where kink-interested adults meet in an ordinary public setting such as a café or restaurant.

Also known or searched as: munches