: Instead of focusing on what you do (e.g., impact play), the system focuses on why you do it (e.g., the desire for mental stillness or the need for external validation).
: Motivated by the genuine joy of providing value, household tasks, or professional help to a partner. BDSM-archetypes by Kashked
: Users typically identify their archetype through a comprehensive BDSM Archetypes Survey that asks about preferences, emotional responses, and social dynamics. : Instead of focusing on what you do (e
: The system acknowledges that many practitioners are a "mix" of several archetypes rather than fitting perfectly into one. Examples of Specific Archetypes BDSM-archetypes by Kashked