The SmutWords Glossary

Every trope, kink, fetish, and dynamic explained in plain language — plus real books to read for each one.

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Revenge Sex

Revenge sex is a scene where one partner deliberately has sex with someone else, or describes such an encounter, to retaliate against a lover's betrayal or humiliation, often using the act as a weapon of emotional payback.

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Reverse Harem

A romance or erotica storyline where the female protagonist has three or more male love interests who all share her romantically and sexually, often as a committed group, without jealousy among the men.

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Risk Play

Risk play is a kink where the thrill comes from knowingly engaging in an activity with a higher chance of harm or danger, like playing with sharp objects, fire, or breath control, within a negotiated scene.

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Roleplay

A kink where partners act out a scene or scenario with assigned roles, often involving power exchange, costumes, or scripted dialogue, to explore fantasies in a controlled, consensual setting.

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Rope Bondage

Rope bondage is the practice of tying a partner's body with rope for aesthetic, sensory, or restraint purposes, often involving intricate patterns like shibari or kinbaku. It is a staple in BDSM scenes where the visual and tactile experience of being wrapped or suspended is the focus.

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Rough Sex

A kink where partners engage in physically intense, forceful, or aggressive sexual activity, often including hair pulling, spanking, or hard thrusting, within a consensual scene.