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The Kink Knowledge Base
Plain, respectful explanations of the roles, dynamics, kinds of play and safety practices that make up BDSM and kink. Written by Sanctum, for adults, with consent at the centre.
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Clearplay
Bondage basics
Bondage beyond rope: cuffs, straps, tape, spreader bars and furniture, how to choose restraints, and the principles that keep bondage safe.
play
Electro play
An introduction to electrical play: TENS and e-stim units, violet wands, how the sensations differ, and the health conditions that make it unsafe.
play
Wax play
Wax play explained: which candles are safe, which are dangerous, how temperature and height change sensation, and how to prepare and clean up.
safety
Breath play
Why breath play is among the highest-risk practices in kink, what can go wrong even with care, and what the community's honest position is.
safety
Impact play safety
Where it is safe to strike and where it is not, how to warm up, warning signs to watch for, and how to care for marks afterwards.
safety
Red flags
Warning signs in a potential kink partner, Dominant or submissive, that experienced community members have learned to take seriously.
safety
Rope safety
The real risks of rope bondage, including nerve damage and circulation loss, with warning signs, safer practices, and when to cut.