Role-play
Also known as roleplayrole playingfantasy play
Role-play is playfully acting out a scenario or characters with a partner — a creative, low-stakes way to explore fantasies and add novelty to intimacy.
The gist
Role-play means stepping into a scene or character together — anything from a simple setup to an elaborate story. It's a playful outlet for fantasy and a gentle way to try on new dynamics. Agreeing on the outline beforehand, and keeping a way to step out of character, keeps it fun and safe.
Related
Fantasy
A sexual fantasy is an imagined scenario that stirs desire — a normal, private part of everyone's inner life that can be enjoyed alone or shared with a partner.
Kink
Kink is an umbrella term for consensual intimate interests outside the conventional — a normal part of many people's sexuality that thrives on trust and communication.
Safeword
A safeword is an agreed-upon word or signal that immediately pauses or stops activity — a clear, unambiguous way to communicate limits in the moment.