Before getting into the concept of sexual roleplay and all it entails, it’s necessary to first have a clear understanding of the term “roleplay” in a general sense. Roleplaying (or role-playing) means imitating the personality, dialogue and behavior of someone other than yourself: a character. This character can be fictional, historical or original – completely invented by the player. Roleplay may include the following: Dressing up in costumes Using props and accessories Speaking in a specific language Pre-establishing game rules Finding the ideal setting/location In short, roleplay can be defined as acting or “playing a role” to fulfill a social purpose. It’s important to remember that, when participating in roleplaying, what you don’t say is just as important – or more so – than what you do. Sustaining a pattern of behavior to match the context of the setting is also significant. For a lot of people, playing a character completely different from themselves can go a long way toward helping them overcome inhibitions. It allows for the opportunity to try things they’re too shy or embarrassed to do themselves, but which come natural to their character in the game.