Sexual roleplay

Sexual roleplay is an erotic form of roleplay: it is a sexual behavior where two or more people act out roles in a sexual fantasy. How seriously this is taken depends on the people involved, and the scenario may be anywhere from simple and makeshift to detailed and elaborate, complete with costumes and a script. Nearly any role could become the base material for an erotic experience, and there is no limit to what objects an individual could consider sexual.

The popularity of the internet has also allowed for online sexual encounters, known as cybersex, which may involve roleplay. It can be considered dangerous and therefore a safeword is advised to continue the safety of other(s) in such acts

BDSM

Many of the most common sexual roleplays involve a power differential and form part of the dominance and submission aspect of BDSM. Roles can be general designations of power positions, or very specific, detailed fantasies. Some people, such as those living the Gorean lifestyle make use of an entire imaginary world. The controlling player is often called the top or dominant while the controlled individual is called the bottom or submissive.

There are a number of scenarios which may be played out, including:

Sexologist Gloria Brame lists a number of these scenarios.[1]

References

  1. ^ Brame G. (2001) Come Hither! A Commonsense Guide to Kinky Sex, Fusion Press, London, ISBN 978-0684854625, page 140-148.
  • Addington, Deborah (1993). Fantasy Made Flesh: The Essential Guide to Erotic Roleplay (1st ed.). Greenery Press. ISBN 9781890159474. 
  • Scott, Gini Graham (1994). "7". The power of fantasy: illusion and eroticism in everyday life (1st ed.). Carol Publishing Group. ISBN 1559722398.