BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

Nettles

The use of nettles in BDSM is a form of play in which the plant's stinging hairs are applied to the skin to cause a burning, tingling, and sometimes prolonged painful sensation.

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Related terms

• Primal play
• Humiliation

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