Consent and communication distinguish BDSM from violence.
Use of rules, rewards, and punishments to shape behavior. Dominance and Submission (D/S) Fifty Shades of Kink: An Introduction to BDSM
Deriving pleasure from inflicting sensation or pain. Consent and communication distinguish BDSM from violence
Popular media often skips the crucial negotiation and safety steps. To help you explore this further, let me know: Do you need a list of common terminology (glossary)? Fifty Shades of Kink: An Introduction to BDSM
Deriving pleasure from receiving sensation or pain.
A pre-scene discussion about boundaries, triggers, and "hard limits."
Non-negotiable signals used to pause (Yellow) or stop (Red) activity.