Our Definition
conventional sexual behavior, relationship styles, or personal preferences; lacking in BDSM, kink, or fetishism.
Common Practices
Everyone is different! You'll see this repeated throughout our website and glossary. Common vanilla practices include, but certainly aren't limited to:
- No form of (acknowledged) power exchange or hierarchy involved in one’s intimate relationships.
- Preferring sex that is considered “normal” and will not raise any eyebrows.
- Lack of involvement in the BDSM community
Harold is monogamous, with a conventional relationship style, and prefers to have sex in the missionary position for procreative purposes.
Tiffany tried out some kinky behaviors, like fuzzy handcuffs, but ultimately decided that she prefers vanilla sex.
