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Degradation Play Definition
- Humiliation and degradation play, a subset of psychological kink, involves acts or words found embarrassing or degrading in a sexual context.
- It's considered edge play in the kink community due to its potential for harm, thus requiring caution.
Reclaiming Shameful Terms
- Dr. Liz Powell explains how some women process the fear of being called sluts or whores by engaging in degradation play with trusted partners.
- This allows them to confront and reclaim these terms, turning them into sources of empowerment.
Shame Spectrum
- Embarrassment, humiliation, and degradation exist on a spectrum of shame.
- Embarrassment is mild and fleeting, while degradation involves deeper shame about perceived flaws.