Many of you have probably searched online for terms like “What does K9 mean in BDSM?” or “What do K0~9 represent?”. Most of the answers you find are often oversimplified and aimed at drawing traffic, such as “K2: Does this 2 look like someone kneeling? This is a kneeling slave.”
Such responses don’t offer detailed explanations, leaving many to guess the meaning based on the literal terms. Today, I’ve prepared a thorough analysis of the “K series” submissives in BDSM to give you a clearer understanding.
Clarifying the K Series
Firstly, it’s essential to know that only the term K9 has a legitimate origin, while the other terms were created by various marketing accounts to attract attention. Over time, these terms have been widely accepted, although the K series does not cover all types of submissives.
Let’s start with the most common type.
K9: Canine Role-Playing
K9 derives from the English word “canine,” often referring to police dogs. In the BDSM context, K9 refers to pet play where the submissive (sub/m) mimics the behavior and loyalty of a dog under the training of a dominant (dom/S). This training can shape the sub into a pet dog or a military dog, influencing their behavior and the type of play involved.
Dog Slaves
Dog slaves are the most common type of submissives. Unlike K9s, which can refer to military dogs, dog slaves typically focus on the intimacy and interaction of being a household pet. The play can involve various levels of intensity, from light-hearted foot fetish play and crawling to more severe and degrading activities.
K8: Feline Role-Playing
K8 refers to those who enjoy cat-like behavior. Unlike the more submissive connotation of “slave,” K8 emphasizes interaction and playful teasing. This can sometimes be confused with brat behavior but generally involves more affectionate and playful dynamics. There is also a subset called “cat slaves,” who engage in more traditional submissive activities.
K7: Spouse Slaves
This category involves a genuine relationship where the submissive is a legal spouse. Unlike role-playing or temporary arrangements, K7 involves actual marriage and living together. This type emphasizes a 24/7 dynamic but with a legal commitment.
K6: Sex Slaves
Sex slaves have a strong sexual addiction and are fully submissive in sexual matters. They derive pleasure from fulfilling all of the dominant’s sexual needs. This type can often involve a significant psychological element where the sub’s pleasure is entirely dependent on the dominant’s satisfaction.
K5: Pig Slaves
Known as “dumb pigs,” this type includes degrading activities and fetishes. This can involve sexual addiction or being kept in filthy conditions, often combined with psychological manipulation.
K4: Rope Slaves
These are individuals who enjoy bondage and being tied up. However, the term K4 is seldom used, and enthusiasts usually just refer to themselves as bondage or shibari lovers.
K3: Punishment Slaves
These slaves derive pleasure from pain, fear, and submission, often involving intense physical punishment beyond simple spanking.
K2: Kneeling Slaves
Kneeling slaves enjoy acts of submission and worship, such as kneeling, bowing, or being trampled.
K1: Servant Slaves
These slaves enjoy serving their dominants in various ways, often involving role-playing as maids or butlers. The play is generally lighter and suitable for beginners.
Final Thoughts
The K series doesn’t cover all types of submissives. There are other categories like foot slaves, tongue slaves, cuckold slaves, ATM slaves, and blackmail slaves, which we will explore in future posts.
No matter the type of submissive, we should always respect them. Respect and equality, submission and dominance, these pairs of relationships are never in conflict within BDSM.
That’s all for today’s introduction to the K series. We’ll cover K0, or “toilet slaves,” in detail tomorrow.
Stay respectful and curious.
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