Identity play involves BDSM scenes that alter, suppress, or transform a person's sense of identity. This may include taking away someone's name, assigning them a new identity, treating them as someone/something different from their normal self, or exploring alternate versions of identity.
Forms include: objectification (treating someone as furniture or object rather than person), pet play (becoming an animal rather than human), dollification (becoming an object to be posed and used), or complete identity replacement (temporarily becoming someone entirely different).
The psychology connects to ego death concepts - the temporary dissolution of normal identity can create profound experiences. Submissives may find peace in surrendering identity, while dominants may enjoy the power of defining who someone is.
Identity play appears in various forms across BDSM cams, pet play, dollification content, and psychological domination. The transformation from everyday person to alternate identity creates powerful scene arcs.
Safety Information
Intense identity play requires strong aftercare to reintegrate normal identity. Not recommended for those with dissociative conditions. Discuss boundaries around what identity aspects can be altered.