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 Y
YKINMK
Community shorthand for respectful pluralism, usually completed as 'Your Kink Is Not My Kink, But Your Kink Is OK.'
Community
YMMV
Community shorthand acknowledging that individual experience of a practice, technique, or teacher will differ.
Community
Yukimura Tradition
A modern Japanese rope lineage associated with the teaching of Yukimura Haruki, emphasising erotic intimacy and connection.
History