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Electrical Play 201 Handout, D.A.R.K. 2006

Electric Play Info

 

Two types of Electric Play (Violet Wand and Electro Muscular Stimulation)

 

A.     Violet Wand

 

v     What is a Violet Wand?

It is a static electric device that can be directed to every part of the body except the face.  

 

v     What play can a violet wand be used for?

A violet wand can be used from Sensual play to Pain play depending on who much power is used.

 

v     What ways can a violet wand be used?

1.      Direct application – Use a glass attachment that inserts directly into the wand.  The glass attachment has conductive gas inside it. (Used for Sensual to Pain play).

Note: When ever grazing the skin’s surface keep an air gap.

 

2.      Indirect application

a.      Top holds the grounding rod then graze the surface of the bottom’s (e.g. submissive) skin.  The charge will jump from the Top’s hand to the submissive.  Also, the Top can hold any metal object and graze the surface of the submissive’s skin. (Used more for Pain play)

b.      Top holds the grounding rod then touch someone else. The charge will go through the Top to the other person. The other person can graze the submissives’s skin. (Used more for Pain play)

 

3.      Reverse application – Attached the hold grounding rod to the submissive.  Then the Top or any other person can grazes his hand over the submissive’s skin.   Also, any metal object can be used to graze the submissive’s skin.  Note, metal objects are much more intense then a person’s hand.

     (Used more for Pain play)

 


 

B.     Electro Muscular Stimulation

 

v     What is Electro Muscular Stimulation (EMS)?

 

It is a device that provides passive “exercise” by stimulating muscles with an electrical current.   For Fetish play it is based off of a TENS unit or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation which is used by physical therapists.  However, the fetish community created new devices that have more power with enhanced features.

 

v     What different EMS devices are used for Erotic play?

 

Three of the best devices for Erotic EMS play are as follows.  They are rated from the lowest to most powerful and enhanced features:

 

                                                                                                                                       i.      TENS Unit

Ø      Manually control pulse frequency, pulse width, intensity, and on/off rate. 

 

                                                                                                                                     ii.      Folsom, www.folsomelectric.com

Ø      Manually control pulse frequency, pulse width, intensity, and on/off rate

 

                                                                                                                                    iii.      Erostek, www.erostek.com

Ø      Uses computer control to create one of a kind waveforms.  Erostek calls these waveforms Dynamic Pulse Technology (DPT).

 

v     What are contacts and channels for EMS devices?

 

EMS devices uses two points of contact with the body.  This completes the circuit.  Each circuit is called a channel.  The contacts/attachments must conduct electricity.

 

v     What types of attachments are used for EMS devices?

 

There are two types of attachments Single or Bi-polar attachments.  A single pole attachment uses only one contact point on the body.  One wire of a channel / circuit is connected to the single pole attachment. Therefore, to complete the circuit two single pole attachments must be used.  A Bi-Pole attachment includes two contact points on the body.  So, both wires of the channel are connected to the BI-Pole attachment.  

 

v     Why should conductive lube be used?

 

Conductive lube is used to make a better connection between the attachments and the skin.  This helps distribute the current more evenly and effectively, preventing hot spots.

 

 


 

v     How should an EMS device be used safely?

 

For safety it is a general rule that all contacts should be used below the waste except for attachments that use two contact points at the same point on the skin.   Do not cross the heart.  WARNING! do not use on anyone that has an implanted electronic devices (i.e. pacemakers, defibrillators, drug pumps, etc),  heart condition, heart disease, epilepsy, brain disorders, nervous system disorders, a history of stroke or seizures, or similar medical conditions.

 

v     Links to EMS devices, Attachments, and Forums

 

Ø      www.erostek.com

Ø      www.sextek.com

Ø      www.stockroom.com

Ø      www.electroman.com.au

Ø      www.electrocond.com

Ø      www.peselectro.com

Ø      www.folsomelectric.com

Ø      www.mr-s-leather.com

Ø      www.smartstim.com

Ø      www.eroticelectrostimmag.com

Ø      www.violetwands.net

Ø      www.jtstockroom.com

Ø      www.extremerestraints.com

 

 

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