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DefinitionFish hooks in BDSM are barbless fish hooks, usually made of surgical steel, which are used for controlled skin play, decorative bondage positions, or intense sensations. They are attached only superficially to the skin and require strict hygiene and experience. Explanation of fish hooks The use of fish hooks in BDSM is one of the more extreme forms of skin
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DefinitionA violet wand or neon wand is an electrical stimulation device used in BDSM for sensual or painful stimulation of the skin. It works with high-frequency, low-current electrical discharges that are conducted over the body via a glass electrode, creating a stimulating, tingling, or slightly stinging sensation. For a detailed explanation, see neon wand. More information EncyclopediaLetter V
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DefinitionA vibrator is a sex toy that produces vibrations to provide sexual stimulation. Vibrators come in many shapes and sizes – from bullets to wands – and are used in BDSM for orgasm control, tease & denial, punishment, reward, or overstimulation. Vibrator explanation The vibrator is one of the most versatile and well-known toys in both mainstream sexuality and BDSM.
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DefinitionHumiliation within BDSM refers to consensual acts, words, or situations intended to evoke feelings of submission, smallness, or vulnerability in the sub. The goal is not to cause harm, but to create emotional, erotic, or psychological tension within a safe D/s dynamic. Explanation of humiliation Humiliation is one of the most complex and misunderstood forms of BDSM play. It has
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DefinitionVaginismus is a condition in which the muscles around the vaginal opening involuntarily contract, making penetration painful or impossible. The tension occurs automatically and is independent of will or intention. Explanation of vaginismus Vaginismus is often misunderstood as a “fear of sex,” but it is actually a physical reflex that cannot be consciously stopped. When something or someone tries to
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DefinitionA vacuum pump is a transparent cylinder with a pump system that uses negative pressure to draw blood to a specific part of the body. This increases sensitivity, swelling, and tension. Vacuum pumps are used in BDSM for stimulation, control, tease & denial, and medical fetish. Depending on the type, they are applied to the penis, testicles, nipples, or clitoris.
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DefinitionA vacuum bed or latex bed is a BDSM instrument consisting of two layers of latex or PVC in which the sub is placed. When the air is sucked out, the material tightens around the entire body, resulting in complete immobilization. The vacuum bed is one of the most intense forms of vacuum play. For a detailed explanation, see latex
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DefinitionVacuum refers in BDSM to the creation of negative pressure around (part of) the body, causing the skin or body to be firmly sucked in or immobilized. It is used in various forms of bondage and stimulation and is part of vacuum play. For a detailed explanation, see vacuum play. More information EncyclopediaLetter V
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DefinitionVacuum play is a collective term for BDSM techniques in which air is removed from an enclosed space or cavity, creating pressure, tension, or immobilization. Examples include vacuum beds, vacuum bags, cupping (hollow cups that create a vacuum on the skin), and vacuum pumps for nipples or genitals. Explanation of vacuum play Vacuum play comes in many forms, ranging from
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DefinitionVanilla is the term used within the BDSM world to refer to sex, relationships, or people who do not engage in BDSM practices. It stands for “ordinary,” non-kinky sexual experiences. Explanation of vanilla The word vanilla is used as a friendly, non-judgmental label to distinguish between BDSM and mainstream sexuality. The metaphor comes from vanilla ice cream: the most “ordinary”
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