BDSM Lexicon · Impact play

Impact play

Impact play is a collective term within BDSMfor all forms of play involving controlled strikes, taps, or thrusts to the body, administered by hand or with tools such as a paddle, whip, or flogger. The goal is not to cause injury, but to generate stimulation, tension, and emotional intensity. Impact play revolves around control, rhythm, and the subtle balance between pain and pleasure.

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• Tawse
• Bastinado
• Crop
• Spanking
• Flogger

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