BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

Abrasion

Within BDSM, abrasion refers to the deliberate creation of a scratching, rough, or scraping sensation on the skin, usually as part of sadistic or sensory play. It can be both physically painful and sensually stimulating and is always performed within the boundaries of consent.

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