E-Stim

E-Stim Safety and Tips 

Why E-Stim: 

E-Stim offers an intense experience in power play dynamics, sensory play, and opens the door to new ways to connect to a partner. We advise that people new to E-Stim start slowly with the intensity of stimulation and use safe words with their partner so as not to cause more discomfort than wanted or expected.

1. Partner play: when using electrode style E-Stim products both partners can wear one and use their bodies to close the circuit which delivers electro-stimulation to both partners simultaneously. The electrode pads and rings are best for these customers. 
2. Solo play: either the wand or the electrodes will work for this situation.  Using the clamp or 2 electrodes will close the circuit and provide the full electrical stimulation, or applying the wand attachments to their own body will cause a bit more of that zapping or stinging sensation. 
3. Dom/Sub play: E-Stim is a popular component of BDSM scenes that involve Dom/Sub play. Elements of power and control mix with pain and pleasure to provide what can be an intense experience. Typically a wand style is used when you are looking for a “traditional” BDSM E-Stim experience. 

What is the difference between Wands and Electrodes: 

1. Wands create a more intense, stingy sensation on the surface of the skin.
2. Electrodes disperse the power and spread out to cover more nerve endings resulting in a buzzing and tingling sensation across more surface area and deeper into the nerve endings.
3. The less space that the electricity is pushed through or in contact with provides a more intense stimulation.
4. The electrodes can be used for hands-free pleasure either on a single person or between partners.

How to use use E-Stim safely: 

E-Stim isn’t appropriate in the following conditions:

1. Heart conditions: The heart is susceptible to electrical currents and can be negatively responsive to E-Stim.
2. Any internal electrical devices like pacemakers and insulin pumps: Similarly to the heart, internal electrical devices are susceptible to electrical currents and can malfunction with the introduction of external electrical currents.
3. Epilepsy: External electrical currents can trigger seizures in those with epilepsy.
4. Pregnancy: During varying developmental stages, the fetus can be impacted negatively by external electrical current, resulting in birth defects and long-term health conditions both during and after pregnancy.
5. Electrode Pads: Not for use on the chest or trunk of the body. Stimulation should be focused "below the belt" as the pads can shift currents directly through the heart.
6. Wand Style Toys: May be used on all parts of the body.

Customers who have additional questions about E-Stim safety should refer to the manufactures website for more detailed information.