Needle play is a kink that falls into the realm of edge play and should therefore be enjoyed with caution, but promise maximum pleasure.
Needle play: Painfully beautiful
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Fire play: Literally playing with fire
Fire Play is one of the particularly hot BDSM practices. Quite literally. Heat, danger, and fear create a very special mix.
Intox play: Is it BDSM?
Intox Play and Chemsex are currently big topics in the sex-positive community. But can playing under the influence of drugs even be considered BDSM?
Pony play – Poetry in motion…
Pony play is a unique form of pet play in BDSM. In this article, you’ll find out what it’s all about and what makes being a pony so appealing.
To hit and to be hit: impact play
Impact play is a BDSM practice in which a person is beaten by another person. This affects both the body and the mind.
LARP – Role-play with and without BDSM context
LARP stands for “Live Action Role Playing” and is becoming increasingly popular within the BDSM scene.
Yiffing: a furry affair
Yiffing is a term from the so-called Furry scene and refers to any form of sexual activity that takes place between such characters.
Objectification – The thing with things
Objectification is a BDSM practice in which a person is viewed as an object for erotic purposes. Learn here what makes it so appealing.
Humiliation – when shame is put on display
Humiliation in BDSM often involves public exposure. You can find out exactly what this looks like and why you like it here.
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