
i recommend u do it with a person you trust, bdsm is very fun but you do need to be careful with a couple things, the main one is communication and trust. like you said, it's hard to meet up with random people so i think it's better to try light non sexual plays with a friend who's into it too. you never really know yk maybe someone close to you wants to try it too. but yeah be careful and if you can't do it with anyone try some solo stuff to get acquainted with it.

Hiii I recommend first studying theory! And watching content about it. On YouTube there's a channel called Watt's the safe word both educational and entertainment content about some bdsm (mostly gay scene of it) and online there's plenty of videos and websites and blogs! For finding community try using FetLife (free app for bdsm) to find local people or workshops! The UI sucks but I'm sure you could find people to talk to (I found my mentor there! Completely educational relationships he's like a teacher, nothing sexual). As for figuring what you are don't worry about it, if someone ask just say you're undefined because you're new/inexperienced.

Also practicing by yourself. You can try impact play by yourself with paddles, floggers, etc. You can try blindfolding, gagging, bondage and sensory deprivation by yourself. Without having to risk meeting someone and being at their mercy. Never meet anyone you haven't talked to for a while and you have clear what you like and what they like. Not everyone does BDSM contracts but it's never bad to stay near traditional at first.
To be honest I really want to try bdsm too
But I’m not sure if I’m a sub or a dom
And I think it’s hard to meet up with random people coz the world is dangerous