BDSM Lexicon · Impact play

Single tail

A single tail is a single-strand whip, usually made of leather or rawhide, intended for precision work, sharp pain play, and intense play. The whip consists of one long, narrow braid that ends in a cracker or fall, making the impact fast, fierce, and highly focused.

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Related terms

• Dominant
• Crack
• Snake Whip
• Flogger
• Bullwhip

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