Relationships
Member of a House
Short Definition
A member of a house refers to someone who belongs to a chosen family or structured group within the BDSM, kink, or leather community. A “house” (sometimes called a family, pack, or clan) is typically a collective built around shared values, dynamics, protocols, or mentorship. It is often led by a Dominant, elder, or founding member.
Detailed Explanation
A member of a house refers to someone who belongs to a chosen family or structured group within the BDSM, kink, or leather community. A “house” (sometimes called a family, pack, or clan) is typically a collective built around shared values, dynamics, protocols, or mentorship. It is often led by a Dominant, elder, or founding member.
A house may be centered around a Dominant, Master/Mistress, or High Protocol Leader, with members in defined roles (subs, slaves, switches, etc.). Some houses are formal and hierarchical, while others are more like chosen families.
Source
This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.