When I first heard the term "electrostimulation," I instantly thought of Death #504 "Wel-dead" from Spike TV's 1,000 Ways To Die. In this particular episode, an adrenaline junkie/metal worker continually asks his girlfriend to administer intense electrical pulses via his welder to his person to experience a delicious rush. Of course, he needs more shock than his girlfriend will give, and ends up causing his own cardiac arrest through his ear piercings.
But of course, erotic eletrostimulation [e-stim] in the safe context of a mutual BDSM relationship rarely ends in such a tragic demise. The practice, igniting sexual encounters since (purportedly!) the 1740s, involves stimulation of genital and/or erogenous zones through electrical currents produced by TENS, EMS, Violet Wands, or other control pad devices that administer power through bodily nerves.
While some call it simply an expensive hobby--with beginner kits starting at about $300--many swear by the adrenaline rush ignited by using electricity in the bedroom and the deep throbbing waves that coarse through one's genitals. Through pads, tubes and other attachments that connect to one's body (only below the waist!), electrical currents stimulate nerves usually only slightly aroused during intercourse. When used properly, this results in high levels of pleasure, increased ejaculation (male and female), and heightened orgasm. Often compared to one's first encounter with a vibrator, e-stim brings a unique and incredibly pleasurable sensation to one's privates. And, though orgasm is not a given, many who venture into the world of e-stim find it more difficult to go back to vanilla, uncharged sex.
As implied by Savage Love's "Shocking Developments," e-stim can be considered a gateway to the world of S&M. E-stim seems less extreme from a physical standpoint than practices such as cutting, flagellation or needle torture; in addition, e-stim can be used for exclusively for pleasure--it need not include pain. For the inexperienced looking for something new, this might be the ticket! Just be sure to bulk up on all the safety procedures and different types of electrical currents/boxes available for use. My limited understanding of electrical wiring keeps me from going there, but if you decide to try e-stim, such reading should be required.
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