BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

Vacuum pump

A vacuum pump is a transparent cylinder with a pump system that uses negative pressure to draw blood to a specific part of the body. This increases sensitivity, swelling, and tension. Vacuum pumps are used in BDSM for stimulation, control, tease & denial, and medical fetish. Depending on the type, they are applied to the penis, testicles, nipples, or clitoris.

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Related terms

• Edging
• Clitoris
• Lubricant
• Vacuum
• Tease & denial

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