Sensation play
Also known as
- sensual play
- sensualism
- energy play
Playing with the senses (soft, sharp, hot or cold) to heighten awareness and pleasure between consenting partners.
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More specific terms that sit under this one.
- Impact play
Consensual striking of the body, by hand or implement, for sensation, ranging from playful to intense and always negotiated.
- Temperature play
Using warmth or cold (such as low-temperature candle wax or ice) to create vivid, contrasting sensations on the skin.
- Sensory deprivation
Gently limiting one or more senses to heighten the others, deepening focus, trust and anticipation.
- Electrostimulation
Using gentle electrical sensation, with purpose-made equipment, to create tingling or pulsing feelings on the skin.