Category: (Sado)-Masochism
Subcategory: Types

Hair Pulling

## Hair Pulling

Hair pulling involves grasping and tugging on a partner's hair, typically from the roots close to the scalp. The intensity can range from gentle, controlled pulls to sharper, more sudden tugs that create a mixture of pleasure and pain.

This common form of physical dominance creates immediate physical control with minimal equipment or preparation. The scalp's sensitivity means even moderate pressure provides strong sensation, while the ability to direct a partner's head movement emphasizes the power dynamic. Many incorporate hair pulling into various activities - from passionate kissing to positioning during sex or impact play - making it a versatile element in both vanilla and BDSM encounters.

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About the category (Sado)-Masochism

Sadomasochism involves the consensual exchange of sensation that many would find painful or intense in non-erotic contexts. This spectrum encompasses both the giving (sadism) and receiving (masochism) of such sensations, creating experiences where pain, intensity, and pleasure become interwoven through deliberate and controlled application.

People enjoy sadomasochistic activities for diverse reasons: the intense endorphin rush that creates natural highs, the intimate trust required between partners, the transformation of pain into pleasure through context and arousal, and the cathartic release many experience through intense sensation. Rather than being about suffering, well-executed SM play creates unique states of consciousness and connection that many practitioners find impossible to access through other means, offering profound physical and psychological experiences when practiced with skill and care.



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