The care partners give one another as play winds down (water, warmth, reassurance or quiet closeness) to come back gently.

An umbrella for bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism and masochism — negotiated play built on trust between consenting adults.

An affectionate identity within (chiefly) gay male culture for larger, often hairier men, with an established social scene around it.

Showing reverent admiration for a partner's body or a particular feature, as an act of devotion or play.

A third person invited into a hotwife or cuckold dynamic, welcomed and trusted by the couple to connect with one partner.

A clear, freely-given and ongoing yes from everyone involved, which can be withdrawn at any time.

Wearing clothing associated with another gender for self-expression, comfort or erotic enjoyment.

A partner who finds excitement in their other half being intimate with someone else, with everyone's enthusiastic agreement.

The female counterpart to a cuckold — a woman who delights in her partner being intimate with someone else, by mutual agreement.

An umbrella term for any relationship style where everyone openly and honestly agrees to romantic or sexual connections beyond a single pair.

Enjoying being watched or the thrill of being seen — always within the law and never involving people who have not consented.

A very common fetish: an attraction to feet that can involve admiration, massage or worship.

A community built around anthropomorphic animal characters; for some it is purely social and creative, for others it has a kink dimension.

Consensual intimacy involving more than two people at once, arranged with clear agreement from everyone taking part.

A woman in a committed relationship who dates or is intimate with others, with her partner's full knowledge and encouragement.

A heightened attraction to a particular material or garment — the look, feel, sound or smell of it adding to arousal.

A relationship structure in which two people commit exclusively to one another — included here for contrast and clarity.

A community identity for slimmer, often hairy men — part of the same affectionate vocabulary as 'bear'.

A social gathering (from a casual 'munch' to an organised event) where the community meets, with clear house rules and etiquette.

Stepping into characters or scenarios together for fun, escapism or erotic charge, by shared agreement.

A partner who takes pride and pleasure in encouraging their vixen or hotwife to connect with others, often present or actively supportive.

A floaty, altered headspace some people enter during intense play, which makes attentive aftercare especially important.

A common, discreet way community members refer to participating in swinging or wider non-monogamous and kink scenes.

A single person, often a bisexual woman, who joins an existing couple for shared experiences, valued as their own person rather than an accessory.

The partner in a stag-and-vixen dynamic who enjoys connections with others, celebrated and supported by their partner.

Finding excitement in watching others who are happily being watched — the consensual counterpart to exhibitionism.