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Vanilla

What it is

Vanilla means being happy without kink. Affection, closeness and ordinary intimacy are what you're after.

What it can look like

Cuddles, romance and plain old sex. Maybe a bit of curiosity, maybe none.

Often pairs with

Anyone who's happy with it, and other vanilla people.

Not the same as

Boring. Vanilla is a preference, just like any other.

Doing it safely

All the same consent rules apply. Talk about what you like.

Talking about it

"I'm pretty vanilla, and I'm happy that way. What do you like?"

Card no. 33 in Collared’s deck

Basics covers consent, safewords, limits and aftercare for every role.