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BDSM

abbreviation for

sexual preferences and behaviors involving physical restraints, an unequal power relationship, or pain, including the practice of bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadomasochism, etc.

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Origin of BDSM¹

First recorded in 1990–95; blend of B&D ( def ) ( bondage and discipline ), D&S ( def ) ( dominance and submission ) and S&M ( def ) ( sadism and masochism )

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