What is meant by electro play?
Acting on the body with electricity is one way to inflicting pain but also a feeling of well-being. Erotic electrostimulation is also called e-stim or electro play. Masochists enjoy the pain of pleasure in BDSM, so torture with electricity is a popular practice for them. Using an object or toy, low-frequency alternating currents are applied to a receiving person, called Sub. These stimuli can be short or longer. Electric stimulation has been used as a therapy method in medicine since the 1950s.
Why do people like Electro Play?
To explain this, you first have to understand how (light) electricity affects our body: The stimulation works through our biological stimulus transmission system. Our nervous system sends impulses to our brain. This makes us feel pain or pleasant sensations. The latter run on faster nerve pathways. Electrical stimulation uses gentle stimuli that can lead to the production of the body’s own happiness hormones in some people. Of course only up to a certain current strength. Thus, this practice can serve as both a reward and a punishment.
Similar to fire, electricity is something forbidden. Even as children, we are warned about the danger of electricity. But forbidden fruits taste particularly good. The pain caused by an electric shock or current passing through the skin is unlike any other. It is the special, vibrating feeling that appeals to the electricity lovers among the Kinksters. It should also not be forgotten that our muscles react to electricity. Once the current intensity reaches a certain level, you can no longer control the contraction yourself. Electro torture combines pain and control.
Many toys, especially those that are inserted, provide a special stimulation when combined with electricity. You perceive the object more intensely in your body. It is possible for a Dom to torture and even cause very strong pain without particularly exhausting himself. There is no need for dynamic actions, such as hitting or whipping. The torture can take place very quietly and without much effort. This gives the Top a special power and sublimity that can please both sides.
How do you play with electricity?
To incorporate electricity into a BDSM session, you should definitely use safe devices made specifically for this purpose. Otherwise it can quickly become dangerous. The products themselves often have various setting variables, such as a controller with which you can vary the pulse width. This determines, for example, the length of a current pulse.
Internal stimulation
Electricity in combination with inserted toys is very popular. Electro play is perceived very intensely and can even lead to orgasm. For this, dildos or plugs are inserted vaginally or anally. There are also dilators and prince’s wands that can be connected to electricity, making sounding particularly intense. These toys either have their own control panel or are connected to a power source via cable or Bluetooth.
External stimulation
Electrodes that are applied externally on the body can also be used for E-Stim. Clamps and clips are particularly suitable for this purpose as they can be easily attached to the desired body part. For those who prefer to stick electrodes on, permanent electrodes are recommended. These adhere with a special adhesive and are sweat-resistant. There are also penis rings with electrostimulation or loops designed for the glans or testicles. Even chastity belts and penis cages can be electrified.
Whether the electrical stimulus is stimulating or painful depends largely on the contact surface of the electrodes. If the current is distributed over a larger area, a dull tingling, knocking or vibration occurs. The clitoris in particular can be wonderfully stimulated to climax. With small electrodes, the stimulus is in a more painful, burning direction. If they are used on the prostate, anus or penile shaft, the pain can extend into the testicles. However, this should subside after removing the electrodes.
What do I need to consider with Electro Play?
If you want to play with electricity in BDSM, you should always keep the greatest possible safety in mind for everyone involved. Although e-toys are usually tested and safe, you should still take a good look at them before you start playing. Test the intensity on yourself. Start with the lowest level. Own creations, hardware store utensils or dubious toys without a test seal are taboo.
Furthermore, not everyone should be played with electricity. This applies especially to individuals with heart problems, pacemakers, insulin pumps, and people suffering from epilepsy or muscular diseases. Additionally, electricity should never be applied to the head or chest region. Safe zones for e-stim are:
- Penis
- Vagina/clitoris
- Vulval lips
- Scrotum
- Dam area
- Sphincter
- Prostate
- Buttocks
- Inner thighs
- Nipples. But be careful! Only one should be played at a time.
- Armpit. Here too, only one-sided.
- Belly button. However, be careful with piercings! Direct contact can be very painful.
- Toes
If you use lube, make sure it is water-based. Only water-based lubricants are conductive during play with electricity. As always, remember to clean your toys after use. Even though the mild alternating current emitted by common toys is not dangerous, always have a phone and the emergency number ready.
