BDSM Archetypes & Kinks

Learn about different BDSM archetypes and kinks, their descriptions, and psychological traits.

Archetypes & Kinks

Ageplayer

Description: Plays with age dynamics, acting younger or older.

Psychological Traits: Nostalgic, escapist, enjoys role-playing.

Brat

Description: A playful sub who resists for fun and attention.

Psychological Traits: Mischievous, attention-seeking, loves pushing boundaries.

Brat Tamer

Description: A dom who enjoys reining in bratty subs.

Psychological Traits: Patient, firm, thrives on the challenge of control.

Daddy/Mommy

Description: A nurturing dom with a caring, authoritative vibe.

Psychological Traits: Protective, affectionate, blends guidance with dominance.

Degradee

Description: Aroused by being humiliated or degraded.

Psychological Traits: Finds release in shame, enjoys emotional complexity.

Degrader

Description: Enjoys humiliating or degrading their partner.

Psychological Traits: Power-hungry, finds control in shame.

Dominant

Description: Takes charge, makes decisions, and leads the scene.

Psychological Traits: Confident, assertive, enjoys control and the trust others place in them.

Exhibitionist

Description: Loves being watched or showing off.

Psychological Traits: Bold, confident, thrives on attention.

Exhibitionist (Bonus)

Description: Additional exhibitionist traits focused on public display and attention-seeking behavior.

Psychological Traits: Confident, thrives on public attention and display.

Experimentalist

Description: Always trying new kinks or pushing limits.

Psychological Traits: Curious, open, loves discovery.

Forced Pleasure Enthusiast

Description: Aroused by being "forced" to experience pleasure.

Psychological Traits: Surrender-driven, loves being overwhelmed.

Little

Description: A sub who embraces a childlike, innocent role.

Psychological Traits: Playful, vulnerable, seeks care and simplicity.

Masochist

Description: Enjoys receiving pain or discomfort.

Psychological Traits: Resilient, finds catharsis in pain, seeks stress release.

Master/Mistress

Description: Exercises total control, often in a structured dynamic.

Psychological Traits: Disciplined, authoritative, thrives on deep power exchange.

Mindfuck Enthusiast

Description: Loves psychological games and mental domination.

Psychological Traits: Cerebral, intense, enjoys mental twists.

Non-monogamist

Description: Explores multiple partners or relationships.

Psychological Traits: Open-minded, adventurous, values variety.

Objectification Enthusiast

Description: Enjoys being treated as an object.

Psychological Traits: Detached, finds freedom in being "used."

Owner

Description: Takes responsibility for their pet's care and guidance.

Psychological Traits: Responsible, nurturing, enjoys ownership dynamics.

Pet

Description: Acts like an animal, often playful or loyal.

Psychological Traits: Fun-loving, loyal, enjoys being "owned."

Primal (Hunter)

Description: Embraces raw, animalistic instincts as the pursuer.

Psychological Traits: Aggressive, instinct-driven, loves the chase.

Primal (Prey)

Description: Embraces raw instincts as the pursued.

Psychological Traits: Excited by vulnerability, craves the thrill of being caught.

Rigger

Description: Loves tying others up with ropes or restraints.

Psychological Traits: Creative, precise, enjoys the art of bondage.

Rope Bunny

Description: Enjoys being tied up and restrained.

Psychological Traits: Trusting, loves the vulnerability of bondage.

Sadist

Description: Finds pleasure in inflicting pain or discomfort.

Psychological Traits: Thrill-seeking, power-driven, may process emotions through control.

Slave

Description: Gives up control fully, focusing on service.

Psychological Traits: Devoted, selfless, fulfilled by surrender.

Submissive

Description: Relinquishes control, following their partner's lead.

Psychological Traits: Trusting, finds peace in surrender, craves guidance.

Switch

Description: Enjoys both dominant and submissive roles, depending on the situation.

Psychological Traits: Flexible, curious, loves exploring different power dynamics.

Vanilla

Description: Prefers traditional sexual practices without BDSM or kink elements.

Psychological Traits: Comfort-seeking, conventional, not drawn to power exchange or fetish aspects.

Voyeur

Description: Enjoys watching others in intimate moments.

Psychological Traits: Observant, curious, aroused by taboo.