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BDSM is a variety of erotic practices that in short, involve [[power exchange]], [[role-playing]], [[bondage]], and other interpersonal dynamics. Given the wide range of practices, some of which may be engaged in by people who do not consider themselves as practicing BDSM, inclusion in the BDSM community or [[:Category:Culture| sub-cultures]] is usually dependent on self-identification and shared experience. Interest in BDSM can range from one-time experimentation to a lifestyle, and is sometimes referred to as a sexual identity/orientation.
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The term [[BDSM]] dates back to 1969; however, the exact origin of the term BDSM is unclear, though the associated practices of it have been clearly dated back to Mesopotamia, sometime between 4000 and 3000 BC and is consistantly present throughout the rest of human history. It is often interpreted as a compound initialism from B&D ([[bondage]] and [[discipline]]), D&S ([[dominance]] and [[submission]]), and S&M ([[sadism]] and [[masochism]]). Regardless of its origin, BDSM is used as a catch-all phrase to include a wide range of activities, forms of interpersonal relationships, and distinct subcultures.
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BDSM covers a broad spectrum of activities and identity aspects and it can take a while even to understand the basics of [[BDSM Theory]].  
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Feel free to [[:Category:Primer#Explore| explore]] this wiki to learn more about it or start with just the basics here [[BDSM 101]], here [[BDSM FAQ]], and here [[BDSM 201]].
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[[Category: BDSM Theory]][[Category:Acronyms]]
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