BDSM Lexicon · Impact play

Face slapping

Face slapping is a form of impact play within BDSM involving hand-controlled blows to the face, within a pre-agreed and consensual dynamic. It is an act that can have both physical sensation and psychological significance and is therefore considered a form of high-risk play.

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Related terms

• Aftercare
• Consent
• Spanking
• Edge play
• Humiliation

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