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.
Alphabetical
Entries beginning with K
KA
Abbreviation used to describe professionals — commonly clinicians, attorneys, and financial advisors — who are informed about, and non-judgemental toward, Lifestyle practice.
Community
Kajira
In the Gorean setting, a female slave; in Gorean communities, a person who has accepted this identity as a consensual role.
Relationships
Kajirus
In the Gorean setting, a male slave; in Gorean communities, a person who has accepted this identity as a consensual role.
Relationships
Kennel
A structure used to house or rest a Pet, often larger or more furnished than a Crate.
Equipment
Kinbaku
A Japanese term for rope bondage, often used to emphasise its erotic and expressive dimensions.
Practices
Kink
A general term for consensual sexual or intimate practices outside the conventional mainstream.
Terminology
Kitten
A participant who adopts a feline persona within Kitten Play or related traditions.
Roles
Kitten Behaviour
The characteristic gestures, postures and interaction patterns associated with a Kitten persona.
Practices
Kitten Headspace
The animal-role headspace specific to Kittens within Kitten Play.
Psychology
Kitten Play
The family of animal-role practices centred on feline personas.
Practices