BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

Nails

Within BDSM, nails refer both to a physical characteristic and to an instrument that can be used to administer stimuli. They are used to caress, scratch, mark, or inflict pain on the skin, ranging from gentle and seductive to sharp and sadistic.

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Related terms

• Scratching
• Power
• Sensory play
• Dominance
• Femdom

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