At the present time, actual emergence of new trends and subcultures, and each with its own symbols and visual codes, which are often not visible to others.

One of these flows is BDSM. Our society is intolerant to this subculture that has contributed to the development of their character codes, which would not be visible and understandable “ignorant”, but were a sign of identification of “their”, which talked about the man’s belonging to BDSM group.

At the moment there are several currents of the subcultures, according to this is a permanent modification of the old logos, or the emergence of new, depending on region and country.

In spite of this, there are signs used by all groups of the flow, then there are some common symbols and signs. These characters that accurately disclose the adherent bondage are two: Leather Pride flag BDSM-Emblem, who do not leave not considered.

Leather Pride Flag (Leather Pride), sponsored by Tony de Bles, was established in 1989 in an international contest, held in Chicago, “Mr Leather”. The flag is kept to this day at the Museum of Skin Chicago. Symbol has become popular worldwide, especially in homosexual environment.

A spokeswoman N.L.A.I. 1996 gives the following interpretation of the flag colors: black represents the skin, red – love, white – purity, blue – jeans.

BDSM emblem was created by Steve Kvagurom in 1994, the design reflects the variation of the Yin-Yang symbol, which consists of three parts, as well as “Wheel of Chaos”.

Some interpret the three-part design as a correlation, DB, DC and CM, as well as the three principles of BDSM: Consent, Security, Sanity.

Color posters can be different, but the curved lines and the circle must be metallic colors. Often the presence of the circle is treated as protected groups BDSM, and curved lines, like the flight whip.

There are rules which state that wearing the right accessories should only bottu (direction BDSM) on the left – tops.

There is a perception that the rule appeared in San Francisco in 1849, when the number of women was more or less, and often in bars dancing men, who wore a bandanna left pants pocket, in case they are leading in the law unless they are led. Color bandanas as evidence of specific sexual interests.

For example, Khaki – Military, Black – Hard SM red – fisting, black – hard SM, Lavender – A cross-dressing, white – masturbation, pink – nipple torture and more.