Kink & BDSM

What does Fear play mean?

A consensual BDSM scene style that uses negotiated suspense, intimidation, uncertainty, or fear responses as part of the experience—while keeping all participants safe, informed, and able to stop at any time.

Concise definition

Fear play

A consensual BDSM scene style that uses negotiated suspense, intimidation, uncertainty, or fear responses as part of the experience—while keeping all participants safe, informed, and able to stop at any time.

Also known or searched as: scare play, intimidation play, fear kink

This Lexicon entry defines the term without assuming interest, readiness, experience, or consent.