Pups reveal the truth behind their misunderstood scene
The pup scene is growing in popularity, thanks to online communities. Here’s what they wish you understood about pup life.
Until recently, the pup scene has been a fairly underground sect of BDSM culture. Though you may recognise the leather dog masks that are emblematic of the scene at Pride or in your local sex shop. Wherever you might have encountered pups and their handlers, we’re here to unpick the inner workings of the misunderstood dynamic.
What is power play? And how does it relate to the pup scene?
“Power play is a term used in adult BDSM play, where one person’s role is to be submissive and the other person is dominant,” explains Miss May, a professional dominatrix and host of E1 Darkroom. “We play and indulge in power imbalance. A lot of people find solitude in giving up control or gaining control.”
Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, Masochism, more commonly known as BDSM, is a collective name for sexual practices that explore power dynamics, pain, pleasure and restriction in consensual pre-agreed scenarios.
