Category: Taboo & Edge play
Subcategory: Types

Ball Busting

Ball Busting involves the deliberate application of pain to the testicles through impact play such as kicking, kneeing, squeezing, slapping, or striking with implements. This activity can range from light taps to significant force, depending on the recipient's tolerance and desires.

Due to the sensitive nature of the target area, ball busting requires careful attention to anatomy and carries risks of serious injury including testicular rupture. Participants should establish clear intensity boundaries, use appropriate warm-up, and avoid full-force impacts when beginning to explore this activity.


This is a description of an activity in the BDSM checklist (also known as a 'kink list'). Want to discover what (more) kinks you might have? Maybe share them with a partner? Start the checklist!

About the category Taboo & Edge play

Taboo and edge play explores activities that push personal, social, or safety boundaries through consensual engagement with forbidden themes or higher-risk practices. These activities require exceptional communication, preparation, and risk awareness as they intentionally venture into territories that may challenge comfort zones or conventional safety guidelines.

People are drawn to taboo and edge play for various reasons: the intensity of breaking social norms, the adrenaline of controlled risk, the deep trust required, or the catharsis of confronting fears and boundaries. The appeal often lies in the psychological charge created when consensually approaching or crossing lines that would otherwise remain unchallenged. These practices demand thorough negotiation, extensive knowledge, and exceptional self-awareness, as they operate in spaces where the potential rewards of transformative experiences come with increased responsibility for managing both physical and psychological risks.




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