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Hair Pulling Kink
A kink where one partner grips and yanks the other's hair during sex or foreplay, often to assert dominance, guide movement, or amplify sensation and intensity.
Why readers love it
Readers are drawn to the raw, primal feel of hair pulling because it creates a visceral sense of being claimed or controlled, while also signaling physical desire and urgency.
Also called
ponytail grab
scalp grip
hair yank
dominant hair play
gentle tug
rough handling
Worth knowing: Always check for scalp sensitivity or hair extensions, and agree on a signal or safeword if the pull becomes too painful.
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