Category: Taboo & Edge play
Subcategory: Types

Enemas (Retention)

Enemas (Retention) focus specifically on holding the introduced fluid for extended periods as a challenge, test of obedience, or sensory experience. The dominant partner may require the submissive to retain the solution for specified time periods, sometimes while performing other activities or positions that make retention more difficult.

This practice builds on basic enema skills and should only be attempted after experience with standard enemas. Safe retention play requires attention to volume (typically starting with smaller amounts), solution composition (using appropriate body-safe liquids), and the recipient's physical responses. Partners should establish clear signals for when retention becomes unsafe and avoid competitive scenarios that might push beyond physical capabilities.

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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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