What does BDSM mean in UNCLASSIFIED

BDSM stands for Bondage Domination Sadism and Masochism. It is a form of kinky sex that involves power exchange, domination and submission, as well as physical, psychological or sexual stimulation between consenting adults.

Yes, if practiced responsibly and with mutual consent of all involved parties. Before engaging in any BDSM activities it is important to talk openly about expectations and boundaries with your partner(s), use protection when necessary, set up safewords for stopping the activity if needed, and remain aware of all participants' emotional wellbeing throughout the session.

Many people come to BDSM through fantasies or curiosity about being dominant or submissive with their partners, while others may explore certain aspects of BDSM first such as bondage or spanking before expanding further into other activities. Ultimately it is up to each individual to find out what they like or what works best for them.

No; while many people engage in BDSM activities as part of their sex life, you don't need to be sexually involved with someone to practice BDSM together. You can explore dominance/submission dynamics without involving elements of sexuality at all.