BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

Scratching

Scratching is a form of play in which fingernails are used to make light to more intense scratching motions across the skin, often combining pain, tingling, and sensory stimulation.

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Related terms

• Primal play
• Hygiene
• Nails
• Bondage

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