Hanky Codes

Hanky codes are a system for distinguishing sexual interests in public. As the BDSM world expanded in the 1970s, the "Hanky Code" system evolved as a set of icons by which to publicly state one's sexual interests without being too vulgar. The basic idea is that each color has a certain meaning, and by wearing it in your left (dominant) or right (submissive) back pocket, you tell the others at the party what you're looking for.

While there are MANY more codes, the following may be of interest to readers of this glossary:

If worn in left pocket	(Color)	If worn in right pocket
Bondage master	Grey	Into bondage
Gives pain	Black	Into pain
Gives nipple torture	Dark Pink	Likes getting nipple torture
Fister	Red	Likes getting fisted
Piercer	Purple	Pierced
CBT (giver)	Teal Blue	CBT (receiver)
Cuts	Maroon	Bleeds
Has tattoos	Leopard	Likes tattoos