BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

Vacuum play

Vacuum play is a collective term for BDSM techniques in which air is removed from an enclosed space or cavity, creating pressure, tension, or immobilization. Examples include vacuum beds, vacuum bags, cupping (hollow cups that create a vacuum on the skin), and vacuum pumps for nipples or genitals.

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