Have you ever faced a tough customer enquiry? A difficult question about a product that you didn’t really know anything about? Wanted to write an awesome product description but didn’t really know where to start? In this blog series, we will collect some handy information for you on product types, their uses and functions and different kinks that you can – or might already – cater to.

To kick things off, we collated a small guide to the different levels of BDSM play and the bestselling products you can offer to your customers who are looking to get into the scene – whether they are making their first steps with some light blindfolded tickling or they are looking to collar their first slave. This is by no means a comprehensive guide to BDSM, but it might help you get that pesky description done or complete a sale with a customer who is looking for your advice and product knowledge.

This is our fourth entry in this 5-part series about BDSM, check out the first part about Sensation Play here, the second entry about Bondage here, the third post about Impact Play here and watch this space for our fifth and final post next week.

Electrical Play

Electrostimulation is considered to be a risk-aware consensual kink (RACK) so it is paramount that participants research all risks and precautions involved with this type of BDSM play. The most important advice to observe though, is “below the waist only”!

Electrostimulation works by introducing electrical signals to the nerve endings causing tingling and contractions on lower intensities and discomfort and pain on higher ones. Most electrostimulation base units will let your customers control and monitor the power intensity closely so they can choose a more sensual or torturous experience. Electrostimulation can provide a unique sensation and is said to be addictive by its enthusiasts, but it’s important to remind new e-players to start out low and slow.

What does is feel like?

As the electrical current stimulates and tenses muscles, the sensations can be felt deeper than vibrations

resulting in a more intense experience. The electro-stimulation of erogenous zones can enhance sensitivity, increase blood flow and even provide hands-free orgasms when applied to the prostate or the clitoris.

The electroconductive pads, used during penetrative sex, create a pulling sensation, as the throbbing and pulsating tenses vaginal muscles, drawing and squeezing the penis. Furthermore, the pain felt on higher stimulation settings can be soothed by closer contact, encouraging partners to thrust deeper, harder and stay more intimate throughout the intercourse.

Erotic electrostimulation is popular in BDSM due to the versatility and intensity of different sensations that can be inflicted even with a base stimulator unit. Most electrostimulation packs come with a controller that can be handed to a dominant partner to tease and torture the submissive.

On higher settings, electrical play can deliver quite a jolt and dominants often enjoy the convenience and comfort of inflicting welcomed pain on their submissive while also being able to watch and study their reactions closely. With various probes, electrodes, plugs and dildos to attach and try with a stimulator pack, investing in a base unit can add tremendous variety to a dom’s play-range and punishment methods.

Electrostimulation Toys Explained

Love Pads – These are self-adhesive pads that can be placed on a variety of body parts for a whole range of different experiences. They can be used externally during both masturbation and coupled play and they don’t even require the use of any conductive gel as the pads already contain the substance on their surface. Love pads can even be used for paddle-free spanking if applied to the buttocks; experimentation is a must!

Electro Cock Rings – cock rings help men maintain erections longer by restricting blood flow into the penis. With the addition of electrostimulation, men and their partners can enjoy a unique pulsating, throbbing sensation during intercourse when a ring is worn at the base of the shaft or they can experiment with other combinations involving the testicles and multiple rings.

Electro Probes and Dildos – shaped for targeted stimulation, insertable e-toys can be used to directly stimulate the G-spot for women and the prostate for men, often resulting in hands-free orgasms. During penetrative play, electro-toys can feel like they are in motion inside, creating the sensation of thrusting, even when playing solo.

Conductive Gel – this is a gel for external use to improve conductivity between external e-stimulators, electrodes and the skin. Conductive gel should always be applied with external e-toys as without it, the sensations can be muted or even undetectable.

Here are 3 bestsellers that can ease your customers into the world of erotic electro stimulation:

Fetish Fantasy Shock Therapy – this is a beginner’s electro-sex kit that provides low intensity settings for those just starting out in e-stimulation. Featuring 4 self-adhesive pads and an easy-to-use control unit that clearly signals the function and intensity level, this is the perfect, low-investment item that will help your customers decide if sort of play is for them.

Electrastim Flick Duo Stimulator Pack – a leading brand in electrostimulation, this Electrastim starter pack covers all the basics to get your customer started in more advanced electro-play. Includes 4 self-adhesive love pads, 2 accessory cables, and a durable, rechargeable, soft touch control panel, there is a whole range of probes, electrodes and extensions to try with this pack, upselling will come easy.

Electrastim Jack Socket Electro Stroker – winner of the Most Innovative New Product award at the ETO Show in 2016, this electro-stoker is a revolutionary male toy providing throbbing and pulsating sensations to the shaft of the penis. This toy requires an Electrastim Stimulator Pack to operate, but once hooked up, it can deliver sweet torture like no other. (for more advanced players, recommend the Electrastim 5mm Urethra Probe for some exquisitely painful e-xperimentation)

Pro Tip: Make sure you let your customers know about the importance of proper lubrication during electro-play and that they are aware of risks associated with pre-existing medical conditions. Don’t let them leave without a Sterile Lubricant Sachets Pack and a tube of Electrastim Conductive Gel to maximize their enjoyment of their new-found kink.

That concludes our fourth entry about BDSM, but don’t forget to check back soon for our post about Slave Training.

Have any suggestions about what we should cover next? Struggling with any product type specifically? Have any feedback on this guide? Let us know in the comments section below, we would love to hear from you!