"I used to think the whole Daddy thing was weird. Then a girl said it to me in bed, and I understood immediately."

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For those who are unfamiliar, BDSM stands for a combination of Bondage/Discipline, Dominance/Submission, and Sadism/Masochism. People who engage in BDSM often engage in acts like bondage, role play, dom/sub relationships, and/or pain play. According to Psychology Today, "consent from all parties is paramount to the practice."

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