The Cellars.

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.

Community

WIITWD

also known as WIITWD

Community abbreviation used as a neutral catch-all for the range of consensual Lifestyle practices.

Definition

Expanded form: What It Is That We Do

WIITWD arose as a discreet, non-clinical way to refer to BDSM and related practices in mixed company or in writing that predates today's public vocabulary. It remains in use as a gentle umbrella term.

Discussion

WIITWD is often used by educators and community elders to sidestep debates about which acronym (BDSM, kink, Lifestyle) best describes the field.

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