BDSM Lexicon · Edge play

Needle play

Needle play is a form of medical fetish play within BDSM in which sterile injection needles are inserted superficially into the skin to create pain, tension, or aesthetic patterns. It revolves around precision, control, and the interplay between physical sensation and mental surrender.

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Related terms

• Injection needles
• Acupuncture needles
• Hooks
• Blood sports
• Edge play

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