Saturdays are all about opening our minds to the wilder sides of sex and expanding our views on sexuality. Shock therapy used to be a way to deal with “sexual deviance” however today people around the world are willingly incorporating electricity into their bedroom play.
What is it
Electrostimulation is a wonderful way to add some new fun to your sex life. The proper electric current causes both the stimulation of nerve endings and involuntary muscle stimulation. Both of these effects can be combined for a very erotic experience. It’s an excellent way to explore the pleasure/pain boundary without the usual risks of damage or lasting pain to the body. While some people can orgasm from just electric play but most require additional stimulation or at least the electrostimulation must be part of an erotic situation.
Types of Electrostim
Pure – A device specifically made for stimulating the body is used. Common examples are TENS and EMS units as well as a few devices sold for erotic purposes. These devices all output a pulse type waveform that is designed to safely stimulate muscles and nerves. This is the safest form of electrostimulation.
Static – High voltage devices are used to generate a spark which can be made to jump to the body. The most common example is the high frequency ultraviolet wand. Safety of these devices is questionable. They work by ionizing the air between the device and the body. This small amount of superheated air is both very hot and contains a lot of ozone which is very reactive and destructive to human tissue. Most of these devices also give off intense ultraviolet light right next to the skin which is known to cause damage and skin cancer. These devices typically leave red marks where they’re used from the (hopefully) temporary damage to the top skin layers. The sensation is generally a lot like walking across carpet and touching a metal object except it can be sustained.
AC/DC – here are a variety of devices in this category such as cattle prods, batteries, hand crank generators, home stereos and various other adapted or homemade devices. In general, these are the most dangerous forms of electrostimulation. They were not designed for use on the human body and typically can generate far too much power to be safe. Many are also not properly isolated. They can cause burns, electrochemical changes in human tissue, muscle damage and even be fatal. The effect is also often far from erotic.
The heart, being a powerful muscle, is sensitive to electrostimulation. If current is passed through the heart area, it could cause ventricular fibrillation, cardiac arrest or other serious heart complications. A person can easily die if medical personnel are not present to set things right. So, the most important rule is to never get the current near the heart and electrostimulation should never be used by someone with a pacemaker or other heart condition. Remember to play safely if shocking sex is your style! We will see you next Saturday for more strange sex adventures!
