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Kink & BDSM: safety, consent & pleasure

A shame-free deep dive into kink and BDSM: safety, consent, communication and how to explore pleasure. With Cliterally The Best.

Why Anal Play Can Feel Good for People with Clitorises and Penises

Anal play can feel pleasurable for some people with clitorises and penises. Learn how to explore safely, comfortably, and consensually, without pressure, with tips on nerves, pelvic floor, and communication.

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Toe-tally Normal: Why Feet Can Be Erotic

Toe-tally Normal: Why Feet Can Be Erotic

Kinks and fetishes are a normal part of human sexuality, and being curious or turned on by something…

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Beads, Please: A Deep (Butt Gentle) Dive into the Underdog of Ass Play

Everything you need to know about anal beads: what they are, how to use them safely, why they feel amazing, and tips for beginners. Shame-free, evidence-based guide to anal pleasure.

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Kink and BDSM get a lot of bad press for something that, done well, is built entirely on communication, trust and consent. This is your space for exploring what that actually looks like in practice: how to talk about what you're curious about, how to negotiate boundaries, how to stay safe, and how aftercare fits into it all.

Whether you're kink-curious and don't know where to start, or you've been in the scene for years and want to go deeper, you'll find honest, judgement-free guidance here. There's no single way to 'do' kink, and no threshold you need to cross to count as into it.

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Why Anal Play Can Feel Good for People with Clitorises and Penises
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Why Anal Play Can Feel Good for People with Clitorises and Penises

Anal play can feel pleasurable for some people with clitorises and penises. Learn how to explore safely, comfortably, and consensually, without pressure, with tips on nerves, pelvic floor, and communication.

Toe-tally Normal: Why Feet Can Be Erotic

Toe-tally Normal: Why Feet Can Be Erotic

Kinks and fetishes are a normal part of human sexuality, and being curious or turned on by something…

Beads, Please: A Deep (Butt Gentle) Dive into the Underdog of Ass Play

Beads, Please: A Deep (Butt Gentle) Dive into the Underdog of Ass Play

Everything you need to know about anal beads: what they are, how to use them safely, why they feel amazing, and tips for beginners. Shame-free, evidence-based guide to anal pleasure.

The Best Sex Toys for Anal Play: Pleasure Without Pressure
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The Best Sex Toys for Anal Play: Pleasure Without Pressure

Explore the best sex toys for anal play safely and consensually. Discover butt plugs, anal beads, prostate massagers, vibrating toys, and dildos while keeping pleasure optional and shame-free.

How to Squirt: The Spider-Man Method

How to Squirt: The Spider-Man Method

This guide breaks down what squirting is, how to increase your chances of experiencing it, and the best techniques to try – yes, even Spider-Man’s web-shooting motion might come in handy here.

Butt Stuff Safety Guide
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Butt Stuff Safety Guide

Learn how to explore anal play safely, comfortably, and consensually. Our gender-inclusive guide covers lube, hygiene, toy safety, STI prevention, and tips for pleasure and communication.

Kink & BDSM FAQs

The most common Cliterally community questions, answered.

What actually counts as kink? 

Anything outside what's considered 'vanilla' sex, really, from light bondage and roleplay to impact play and power exchange. It's a huge spectrum, and you get to define where you sit on it.

It can be, when it's built on clear communication, consent and aftercare. Learning proper technique for anything physical (like rope or impact play) and agreeing safewords in advance are non-negotiables.

Pick a relaxed, non-sexual moment, be specific about what you're curious about, and frame it as an invitation rather than a demand. Their reaction will tell you a lot.

Aftercare is the care and connection that happens after a scene, whether that's cuddling, talking, water or just quiet reassurance. It helps both people come back down and feel emotionally safe.

Not at all. Everyone starts somewhere, and going slowly, doing your research and communicating openly matters far more than experience.