KinkFactor Dictionary
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A4 terms
- Anal Hooks A type of BDSM toy, typically made of metal, shaped like a hook. It is inserted anally and can be used for sensation, stretching, or as an attachment… Extreme & Edge Play
- Anal Stretching The practice of using gradually larger, body-safe toys (like a set of butt plugs or dilators) to train the anal sphincter to relax and "stretch." Thi… Practices & Activities
- Anal Toys Any body-safe toy designed for anal play. This includes butt plugs (for short or long-term wear), anal beads, and dildos. Must have a flared base to… Gear & Wearables
- Ass Play An umbrella term for any activity focused on the anus or buttocks. This includes rimming (oral), anal sex (penetration), prostate play, spanking, or… Sex & Anatomy
E2 terms
- E-Stim (Electro Play) Short for "electro-stimulation." This practice uses special devices (like a TENS unit or Violet Wand) to send mild electrical currents through the bo… Gear & Wearables
- E-Stim (General) Short for "electro-stimulation." This practice uses special devices (like a TENS unit or Violet Wand) to send mild electrical currents through the bo… Practices & Activities
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S3 terms
- Sounding (Urethral Play) The act of inserting smooth, sterile, medical-grade objects (called "sounds") into the urethra. This is an advanced sensation play that many find ple… Extreme & Edge Play
- Speculums A medical tool designed to hold open a body cavity. In kink, it's used (primarily anally for men) for "medical play," inspection scenes, or to allow… Gear & Wearables
- Strap-on (Pegging) A dildo attached to a harness, allowing a partner to penetrate another anally. When a man is penetrated by a partner using a strap-on, it is commonly… Gear & Wearables
T2 terms
- TENS Unit A TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit is a medical device co-opted for kink. It sends mild electrical pulses through sticky pads… Gear & Wearables
- Toys (insertables) Dildos, plugs, or other objects designed for penetration. Vary in size, shape, material, and symbolism. Penetration