Language

The Lexicon

The Lexicon preserves the language of the Lifestyle — its words, concepts and traditions. It records meaning; it never prescribes practice. Where usage varies between Houses or lineages, each is set down with equal respect.

BD

also known as BD, B&D, B/D

Abbreviation for the bondage-and-discipline component of the BDSM umbrella.

Definition

Expanded form: Bondage and Discipline

BD names two adjacent interests: restraint of the body and structured correction of behaviour. Both may occur in a scene or across a whole dynamic.

Discussion

BD is one of the four descriptor pairs commonly cited within the BDSM acronym.

See also