My first play session was very light. My Master used nylon wrist restraints on me that had clips on them. I was blindfolded, bent over the foot of the bed, and restrained to a piece of rope on the head board by the clips on the wrist restraints. I was spanked approximately 100 times with a very wide metal spatula. My Master did not ask much of me during that session and after the spankings, he removed all restraints and made love to me. I would say the whole session lasted about an hour and a half. He still brings up how hard my heart was beating when he reached around from behind me from my neck. In all reality, I had never experienced anything like that. Sure, I've been spanked and tied up before that, but as Snark said above, the mental aspect of being submissive changes everything.
I did a lot of research on BDSM. From this site to Google and finding books on the lifestyle. Once I started seeing all the different forms of play, I talked to my Master about the ones that intrigued me and wanted to experience with him.
We no longer use the nylon wrist restraints. I like the feeling of straight rope on my skin. I've been tied to the head board in ways that I thought were impossible! There has always been a ton of communication between my Master and I. Nothing is really taboo and its a liberating feeling to explore my sexual side with him with no judgement, restrictions, or expectations. Now, some of my favorite things to do and have done to me are: breath play, suspension, knife play, and blood play. The last of those, blood play, was something I had never even considered. I had no interest in it and felt it was too extreme. As with any relationship, there has to be trust and compromise. I tried blood play to satisfy my Master's vampire interests. He's a biter :P By trying it, I was able to have a clearer opinion on it. And honestly, I've never felt closer to someone in my entire life. It was erotic but completely personal. It made a huge statement in my eyes.
Being as I'm collared now, this slave is his to do with as he pleases.
As you explore who you are as a submissive and who you are sexually, you will find that you like things that otherwise came off as not an interest. Again, as Snark said, this is a journey. And as you follow the path of being submissive, you will figure out exactly how you choose to live the BDSM lifestyle. If you decide it is something you're willing to explore that is.
Be safe, happy exploring, and don't forget the BDSM code...
SAFE, SANE, & CONSENSUAL!!!