BDSM Lexicon · Impact play

Whip (whipping)

A whip is a BDSM instrument used to deliver controlled strokes, ranging from gentle sensations to intense pain stimuli. Whips come in many forms, such as floggers, singletails, paddles, and crops, and are used to create excitement, discipline, endorphin buildup, and surrender.

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Related terms

• Dominant
• Hormones
• Sub
• Snake Whip
• Bullwhip

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