Category: Taboo & Edge play
Subcategory: Types

Rough Body Play (Kicking)

Rough Body Play (Kicking) incorporates kicks, knee strikes, and similar foot-delivered impacts into BDSM interactions. This form of impact extends beyond typical spanking or flogging to include more forceful strikes delivered with feet or legs to various body areas, creating distinctive sensations and psychological dynamics.

The appeal comes from the taboo nature of kicking as an aggressive act, creating heightened power exchange. Many practitioners enjoy the unique impact sensation of kicks, which can deliver both broad thuddy sensations or precise, intense impacts depending on technique, as well as the primal, fighting-adjacent nature that creates intense adrenaline responses.

This high-risk activity requires excellent anatomical knowledge to target resilient areas like thighs and buttocks while strictly avoiding vulnerable regions like joints, kidneys, and abdominal organs. Partners should establish precise boundaries about kick intensity, techniques, and target areas, starting cautiously and building gradually.

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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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