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The Ins and Outs of Electro Sex

A woman having an orgasm

For most people, the words ‘electricity’ and ‘genitalia’ should never be combined. And for good reasons, electricity by nature is seemingly difficult to control and unpredictable. In fact, unlike other forms of stimulation, you can’t resist electricity at all. Your body is totally at the mercy of its invisible power, and this absolute lack of control can be both terrifying and alluring.

The good news is that in recent decades many enthusiasts, doctors and engineers have outlined precise and reasonably reliable guidelines for anything involving electro play. With a safe amount of electrical energy, it can be an exciting way to spice up foreplay, increase sensitivity, and explore the pleasure/pain boundary.

Where the Current Flows

Firstly, electro play is in no way like being shocked by an electric fence or household current. Electro play should only be done with toys that are made specifically for this purpose, which are made to tantalise, tickle, and tease your senses.

Electrical toys are normally applied to the skin, which is not all the same. The thickness of the skin varies between different body parts, which means that the same electric pulse can have quite different effects depending on the targeted area, to the extent that it might be unnoticeable on one point but unbearable on another. Things to keep in mind include:

• Thick and dry skin (e.g. a calf) is sensitive
• Thin and dry skin (e.g. the inner thigh) is more sensitive
• Wet or sweaty skin is about 10% more sensitive
• Internal mucosa (e.g. inside the vagina) are extremely more sensitive
• Skin injuries (cuts, abrasions, etc.) resist current around 90 times less than healthy tissue; so they must never be involved in this kind of play, due to the risk of causing serious and permanent damage

There are three types of contractions you must be aware of, which depend on the body part involved:

Genitals

If the twitching muscles are the ones in the anogenital area, the effect can be rather interesting and pleasurable, since a series of pulses causes a strange deep massage with masturbating effects.

Major Muscles

Major muscles, such as those in arms and legs, can generate remarkable power. Making them involuntarily contract can be hazardous, as the pulse turns into potentially violent kicks and punches. Holding them, for example with bondage, is even worse: the contraction happens anyway, and can cause sprains, pulled muscles or – in extreme cases – broken bones.

Cardiorespiratory System

Those new to electro play should avoid starting with the nipples – they are dangerously close to the heart and it is vital that an electric charge never passes through this area as it could cause a cardiac arrest or other serious heart complications. If what contracts at the wrong time is the diaphragm, a respiratory crisis could occur.

The risks listed above are the reason for a frequently quoted rule in BDSM: “Never use electricity above the belt.”

What Do Electro Sex Toys Feel Like?

When starting off with electro toys, experiment with the lower settings first. The electric charge stimulates nerve endings, arousing the skin. It’ll start as a tingle, and as you increase the power, it will begin to tickle. Slowly increase the intensity, this allows you to find the best setting for you.

On a moderate setting, the tickle will feel firmer and the tingling sensations will increase. Many fans say the sensations are like a high-powered vibrator.

On a high setting the sensation can feel like strong pins and needles, and may sting slightly. The stimulation is likely to feel firmer and can cause your muscles to contract.

Electro Sex Toys

Just about every kind of sex toy you can imagine has been adapted for electro play. Probes, butt plugs, and dildos are the most popular accessories, but you can also get everything from cock cages to nipple clamps and more! Experiment with new toys at lower intensities and discover what makes gets your purring with satisfaction.

1. Unipolar Accessories are simple electrodes. The advantage of these accessories is their versatility: by moving one of the two electrodes you can stimulate different and wider body areas. The most common unipolar accessories are electrode pads, cock rings, dildos and butt plugs.

2. Bipolar Accessories combine both electrodes and act only on the very circumscribed area between the two. Generally, sensations are more intense due to the short distance between the poles. There are bipolar versions of cock rings, dildos, plugs and wheels, but there is also a range of torture options including electrified penis sheaths and vagina shields.

3. Electrostatic Devices are an alternative to the objects mentioned above so far as they use static electricity. Besides being very spectacular these devices are often capable of unleashing considerable power, which makes them also pretty threatening. The most common electrostatic device is the Violet Wand – when placed close to the skin it discharges a jump that ranges from light tingling to intense pain (depending on the distance and settings of the device).

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