Becoming submissive

I'm in a really great, healthy, happy relationship with my boyfriend. We are long distance but we make it work. When we are together , it is so incredible. He is someone who I have really become open with more than ever before. He is very kinky, and I have recently discovered I am too. We have tried bondage, blindfolding, and really dirty talk during sex, as well as some abuse (if that's the right term) , but obviously nothing that isn't ok with me it's just spanking and slapping. I really am ready to try everything with him, and we have bought a lot of stuff to try, but I am a tad nervous. Not because I'm not ready, just cuz it's new