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 Bondage/Discipline: This is what it implies. One person in a 'scene' plays a Dominant role, tying up their partner or administering, punishment for an 'infraction.' Sometimes both methods are employed; sometimes people are only interested in one aspect. Fetish: This is unusually strong feeling of (in a sexual content) gratification from or attachment to a particular object, idea, or situation. Some examples of fetish items might be leather, handcuffs, paddles, or items of clothing such as nurse's uniforms or shoes. Ideas and situations might include fantasies of taboo subjects such as rape or incest, or being arrested and taken to jail. Scene: A pre-planned negotiated encounter involving some aspect of BDSM. A scene involves roleplaying or specific interests, so there is often much discussion beforehand, especially with a new partner. Top: Dominant, or in a dominant position. 'Topping' someone refers to forcing them to submit to the will of the dominant. Usually capitalized. Bottom: submissive,or in a submissive position. Usually not capitalized. Switch: One who is willing to take on the role of both Dom and sub at different times. Switching is generally not done in the middle of a scene. Sadist: One who derives pleasure from inflicting psychological or physical pain upon another person. Masochist: One who derives pleasure from receiving psychological or physical pain. S/M: Sado-masochism. Roleplay involving one partner taking the role of sadist, the other masochist. Edge-Play: Scene involving the possibility of death for the submissive. Edge-Play can be more psychological, such as pretended willingness to use a butcher knife; or quite physical, for instance temporarily cutting off the submissive's breathing. Safe word: A word designated to be used to stop or slow down a scene. To keep the illusion of being tormented against their will, a good Dom will ignore a sub's pleas for mercy. So a safe word --- something besides 'stop','no' or 'knock it off' is utilized if the game becomes too intense for the sub. Many people simply use the word 'red' to stop the scene (as it is easily remembered), and 'yellow' to slow things down a bit. In cases where a gag is used, a gesture or hand-signal can be substituted for the safe word.   
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