Kink (sexual)

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This article is about non-normative sexual practices; for other uses, see kink.

Kink is a term used to refer to unconventional sexual practices such as bondage, domination and submission, and sadomasochism (known collectively as BDSM), and sexual fetishism.

It is important to note that the definition of what is and is not kinky can be quite subjective. People who are sexually conservative may consider anything other than monogamous sex within a private bedroom (preferrably with the lights off) to be kinky. The opposite is also true; someone who enjoys spanking may feel that this activity is not kinky.

Someone who is "into kinks" is also referred to as being kinky. A kinkster is a friendly term used in the BDSM community to refer to someone else who also participates in BDSM activities. The Internet has had an enormous impact on facilitating communication among kinky people and bringing them together as well as raising awareness of kinks among those who would have otherwise never been exposed to them. This new awareness has begun to change the definition of what's kinky.

"Vanilla sex" is a mildly perjorative term that refers to conventional sex. Different cultures, subcultures, and individuals have different ideas about what constitutes normal sex.

TV show

KINK also refers to a television series produced by the Canadian broadcasting company Showcase.[link] This series highlights different people's real-life kinks, as defined by the person being observed. Each episode takes an in-depth look at two or three people (or couples) lifestyles, and how their kink affects their life.

References and further reading

Dossie Easton, Catherine A. Liszt, When Someone You Love Is Kinky, Greenery Press, 2000. ISBN 1890159239.
[International Association of Rubberists]

Kink (sexual)

TV show

References and further reading

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