Sexual denial

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Sexual denial is a form of BDSM torture. Typically it involves one partner (the top or dominant) denying the other sexual satisfaction. It may also be accompanied by teasing, and the partner doing the denying may actually attempt to sexually arouse their partner to increase the suffering.

The denial can occur in two different ways:

1. The partner being denied may be physically restrained from being able to get sexual satisfaction
2. The submissive partner may be ordered by their dominant partner to avoid and not to seek out sexual satisfaction

Physical denial

In physical denial, the bottom or submissive is physically prevented from controlling any sexual stimulation they receive. This can be done simply by tying them up or restraining them in such a way so they can't move, or can be done by limiting access to their sexual bits.

Some forms of physical denial, such as those involving bondage, tend to be limited to relatively short scenes. Wearable forms of restraint, such as cock cages, may be used for extended periods.

• See Cock cage

Denial by command

Where a submissive is ordered by their dominant partner not to seek out sexual satisfaction without their dominant's consent, the torture becomes self-imposed by virtue of the authority given by the submissive to their dominant.

Teasing

As one of the common motivations of BDSM is experiencing power, teasing serves to express that the top or dominant has the power to allow or deny their bottom or submissive sexual release.

Penetration

See also