Using Pressure Points in BDSM Play

Have you heard of pressure points? Often you hear them talked about as things to avoid, but pressure points on the body can be used for fun BDSM play when you know how - even in the no-hit zone places on the body. Intrigued? Victoria Blisse tells you how to inflict *** with just one finger - and minimal effort.

What are pressure points?

Pressure points on the body are the soft spots near joints where nerves are closer to the surface. You might have heard of them if you've done any shibari or rope work as it's important not to lay rope over them because that can cause nerve damage.

What is BDSM pressure point play, and how do I do it?

Well, BDSM pressure point play is a lot of fun, and it's simple too. It takes a little knowledge, but you don't need any specialist equipment, just your fingers.

So, firstly, you need to learn about pressure points on the body. They're all slightly different on different people, and you'll get varied reactions in response too.

There are lots of images online that will give you a rough idea of where to poke. Then it's a case of trying it out on yourself. Press around and find your spots to see how much pressure you need to apply when you poke to get ***. You might be surprised by how little pressure it can take!

Of course, proceed with caution, there are pressure points in the eye and over the windpipe - avoid these areas. However, other pressure points that lay in an area considered a no-hit zone can be used for kinky fun, which is a definite advantage of BDSM pressure point play.

You can find pressure points behind the ear, top of the foot, on the hand and at the centre of the chest which can be used for all kinds of fun, plus there are many more pressure points on the body in places you might not at first expect. And you can use ones in the no-hit zone to give *** where impact can't go, which adds variety to play.

How do I incorporate pressure point play into other BDSM scenes?

You can cause *** with just a touch, so this can be fun during takedown play, for example, stopping your struggling sub in their tracks with just a well-placed touch. It can be used to manipulate and move your sub into a position you want them, and some pressure points are in places that you can access easily - even if they're trying to hide them or while being held back. You can also use areas that are typically a no-hit zone, so if the bottom is squirming to hide those from you, you can take advantage still! Also, you don't need to use your fingers - toes can poke too!

Have you wondered about different ways to humiliate your sub? Pressure points to the rescue. Get them to open their mouth and use the pressure points inside to make them feel small. Direct their gaze to the floor by poking the spots behind their ears. Deny them something they want – like a kiss or giving oral sex by pressing their pressure points to hold them back. Make them beg for what they want.

You can even use pressure points in a spanking. Change up the ***, surprise your bottom by poking instead of spanking, even in a no-hit zone, too. If your sub has a low *** threshold for impact, interject pressing the pressure points on the body to give them a break between spankings while keeping them in the mood for ***ful pleasure.

Give pressure point play a go!

So give BDSM pressure point play a try. It's easy to do, needs no equipment, can be used in a no-hit zone and can be practised pretty much anywhere. Trying not to respond to *** in public is hard when the pressure points on your body are pressed discreetly - I know this from personal experience!

Pressure point play is also lots of fun and needs no blanket consent as no one apart from you and your Dominant will understand what's going on.

Victoria Blisse was an erotic author and sex-positive Reverend. She helped shape fetish.com and FET from the very beginning and we're eternally grateful for her passion and creativity. Sadly, she passed away in January 2024. We hope that whenever her articles are read, she'll be honored.