"free use" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} free use (uncountable)
  1. (sexuality) A kink in which someone consents to being available to have sex with or to be "used" by their partner at any time. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sexuality, BDSM, Sex
    Sense id: en-free_use-en-noun-KCA7kEkn Disambiguation of BDSM: 98 2 Disambiguation of Sex: 98 2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 86 14 Topics: lifestyle, sexuality
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see free, use. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-free_use-en-noun-LAEfpjpK

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