Roles
Not Applicable
Short Definition
"Not applicable," as a role on FetLife, usually refers to someone who doesn't identify with any specific BDSM role, or for whom roles aren’t relevant to they you experience kink. It's a neutral, minimalist option that signals detachment from labels without closing off interest or participation. "Not Applicable" could mean:
Detailed Explanation
"Not applicable," as a role on FetLife, usually refers to someone who doesn't identify with any specific BDSM role, or for whom roles aren’t relevant to they you experience kink. It's a neutral, minimalist option that signals detachment from labels without closing off interest or participation. "Not Applicable" could mean:
- You may engage in kink but not within a power-exchange framework (e.g., you enjoy sensation play but don't identify as a Top or bottom).
- You might be non-participatory—on FetLife for social, artistic, educational, or observational reasons.
- You’re saying, “Roles don’t describe me, and that’s intentional.”
- A platonic, nonsexual, or logistical involvement in the community (e.g., photographer, event staff, educator, organizer).
### Related Roles
- Undecided
- Exploring
Source
This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.