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DefinitionNeedle play is a form of medical fetish play within BDSM in which sterile injection needles are inserted superficially into the skin to create pain, tension, or aesthetic patterns. It revolves around precision, control, and the interplay between physical sensation and mental surrender. Explanation Needle play Needle play is one of the more advanced forms of medical play and combines
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DefinitionWithin BDSM, nails refer both to a physical characteristic and to an instrument that can be used to administer stimuli. They are used to caress, scratch, mark, or inflict pain on the skin, ranging from gentle and seductive to sharp and sadistic. Explanation of nails Nails play a subtle but powerful role in many BDSM experiences. The touch of nails
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DefinitionMutilation literally means causing permanent physical injury or disfigurement. Within BDSM, the term refers to extreme forms of bodily harm in which skin, tissue, or body parts are permanently altered or removed. Because this causes permanent damage, mutilation falls outside the bounds of safe and consensual BDSM play. Explanation of mutilation In the medical and legal sense, mutilation is any
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DefinitionA snap hook is a metal hook with a spring closure that is used to quickly and securely attach parts to each other. Within BDSM, the snap hook is often used in bondage, restraint, and harness work, for example to attach cuffs, chains, or ropes to rings or harnesses. Explanation of snap hook The snap hook originally comes from climbing
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DefinitionA munch is an informal gathering of people interested in BDSM, usually organized in a public and non-sexual setting such as a café, restaurant, or bar. The purpose of a munch is to meet like-minded people, exchange experiences, and make contact within the BDSM community in an accessible way. Explanation of munch The term munch originated in the United States
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DefinitionIn BDSM, mummification is a form of complete immobilization, in which the sub’s body is carefully wrapped in plastic wrap, tape, bandages, or other tight material. The goal is to completely immobilize the sub, creating a feeling of powerlessness, surrender, and intense awareness of one’s own body. Explanation of mummification The name mummification refers to the wrapping of Egyptian mummies,
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DefinitionMoxa is a dried herb, usually made from mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), which is used to apply heat stimuli to the skin. Within BDSM, moxa is used in moxa play – a form of controlled heat or fire play in which the glowing moxa is held close to the skin to experience intense, stimulating heat without burning it. For a detailed
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DefinitionIn BDSM, Moxa play is a collective term for the application of controlled, superficial pain stimuli to the skin using heat – usually by means of burning incense, moxa (dried mugwort), or a glowing object held close to or on the skin. The practice is derived from the traditional Chinese therapy moxibustion, but is used within BDSM as a form
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DefinitionA mouth spreader is a BDSMinstrument used to keep the mouth of the sub open, usually with metal or plastic clamps, rings, or adjustable brackets. The mouth spreader prevents the jaws from closing and is used in medical, erotic, or humiliation-oriented games. Explanation of mouth spreader The mouth spreader has its origins in medical instruments, where it is used to
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DefinitionA mouth gag is a BDSM device that is placed in or over the mouth to make speaking difficult or impossible. It is used to reinforce power, control, dependence, and silence within a session. A mouth gag falls under the broader category of gags and is available in various shapes, materials, and intensities. Explanation of mouth gag The mouth gag
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