BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

Alligator clips

Alligator clips (also known as crocodile clips) are small metal clips with teeth that were originally used in electrical engineering, but are now used in BDSM as a torture device for pain play (sensation play). They are mainly used on nipples, labia, scrotum, or other sensitive areas of skin, and can cause intense sensations due to their sharp grip.

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Related terms

• Clamps
• Clothespins
• American nipple clamps

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