BDSM Lexicon · Edge play

Hooks

Hooks are metal fastening or penetration instruments used in BDSM to connect objects, bondage, chains, or the body itself. They can serve as a practical aid in bondage, as a decorative element, or as part of more medical forms of play.

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Related terms

• Snap hook
• Fishing hooks
• Needle play
• Panic hook
• Carabiner

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