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[[File:E-stim.jpg|thumb|right|An erotic electrostimulation power source and electrode]] |
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'''Erotic electrostimulation''' (abbreviated '''erotic e-stim'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/nov/17/erotic-electricity/ |title=Erotic electricity |publisher=Las Vegas Weekly |access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> and also known as '''electrosex''') is a [[human sexual practice|sexual practice]] involving the application of [[electricity|electrical]] stimulation to the [[nerve]]s of the body, with particular emphasis on the [[genitals]], using a power source (such as a [[TENS]], [[Electrical muscle stimulation|EMS]], [[Erotic electrostimulation#Violet wands|violet wands]], or made-for-play units) for purposes of [[sexual stimulation]]. Electrostimulation has been associated with [[BDSM]] activities, and erotic electrostimulation is an evolution of that practice. |
'''Erotic electrostimulation''' (abbreviated '''erotic e-stim'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/nov/17/erotic-electricity/ |title=Erotic electricity |date=17 November 2009 |publisher=Las Vegas Weekly |access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> and also known as '''electrosex''') is a [[human sexual practice|sexual practice]] involving the application of [[electricity|electrical]] stimulation to the [[nerve]]s of the body, with particular emphasis on the [[genitals]], using a power source (such as a [[TENS]], [[Electrical muscle stimulation|EMS]], [[Erotic electrostimulation#Violet wands|violet wands]], or made-for-play units) for purposes of [[sexual stimulation]]. Electrostimulation has been associated with [[BDSM]] activities, and erotic electrostimulation is an evolution of that practice. |
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== Safety == |
== Safety == |
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Electrostimulation, in general, can cause [[Tissue (biology)|tissue]] damage or even [[death]] if misused.<ref name="Juice">{{Cite book|last= Abdul |first= Uncle |title= Juice: Electricity for Pleasure and Pain |year= 1998 |publisher= Greenery Press |location=San Francisco |isbn= 1-890159-06-9}}</ref> The most common problems arising from electrostimulation tend to be [[burn]]s from lack of sufficiently wide surface contact, i.e. [[electric insulation|bad contact]], between the electrode and the skin's surface.<ref name="zity.biz">http://www.zity.biz/docs/english/estim/information/guide-to-erotic-electrostimulation.html</ref> Even at relatively low [[Electric current|current]] and [[voltage]], there is also risk of interference with normal heart function (potentially including [[cardiac arrest]]), and this risk is higher for those who use an [[artificial pacemaker]] or similar device or who have heart conditions.<ref name="zity.biz"/ |
Electrostimulation, in general, can cause [[Tissue (biology)|tissue]] damage or even [[death]] if misused.<ref name="Juice">{{Cite book|last= Abdul |first= Uncle |title= Juice: Electricity for Pleasure and Pain |year= 1998 |publisher= Greenery Press |location=San Francisco |isbn= 1-890159-06-9}}</ref> The most common problems arising from electrostimulation tend to be [[burn]]s from lack of sufficiently wide surface contact, i.e. [[electric insulation|bad contact]], between the electrode and the skin's surface.<ref name="zity.biz">{{cite web|title=Guide to Erotic Electrostimulation|url=http://www.zity.biz/docs/english/estim/information/guide-to-erotic-electrostimulation.html|first=D.|last=Williams|date=1998|website=Zity}}</ref> Even at relatively low [[Electric current|current]] and [[voltage]], there is also risk of interference with normal heart function (potentially including [[cardiac arrest]]), and this risk is higher for those who use an [[artificial pacemaker]] or similar device or who have heart conditions.<ref name="zity.biz"/> |
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| ⚫ | A few cases of [[accidental death]] as a result of [[Autoeroticism|autoerotic]] electrostimulation have been reported in the [[forensic science]] literature; the cases reported involved [[Mains electricity|mains]]-powered, [[Do it yourself|self-made devices]], with current passing through the chest intentionally (usually via nipple stimulation) or unintentionally (for instance, touching an energized part with a hand).<ref name="SauvageauGeberth2013">{{cite book|author1=Anny Sauvageau|author2=Vernon J. Geberth|title=Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives|year=2013|publisher=CRC Press|isbn=978-1-4398-3713-9|pages=105–107}}</ref> In one case reported in the press, a man from [[York, Pennsylvania]] was sentenced to 20–40 years in prison for [[third-degree murder]] and [[reckless endangerment]] after killing his wife with electrostimulation to her nipples directly from a [[power strip]] plugged into the mains.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.dailyamerican.com/2009-05-23/news/26291783_1_york-man-electrocution-york-county |title=York man gets 20-40 years in wife's electrocution |access-date=2016-07-06 |archive-date=2018-08-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814103953/http://articles.dailyamerican.com/2009-05-23/news/26291783_1_york-man-electrocution-york-county |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2008/01/york_county_man_accused_in_sex.html|title=York County man accused in sex electrocution of wife|date=January 25, 2008 |work=The Patriot-News |publisher=PennLive.com|access-date=9 November 2010|location=Craley, Pa.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://6abc.com/archive/5913704/|title=Man accused of sex electrocution of wife|date=January 25, 2008|publisher=6abc.com|access-date=9 November 2010|location=Craley, Pa.|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202724/http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/bizarre&id=5913704|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The international standard on the basic safety of medical nerve and muscle stimulators advises "that stimulation should not be applied across or through the head, directly on the eyes, covering the mouth, on the front of the neck, (especially the [[carotid sinus]]), or from electrodes placed on the chest and the upper back or crossing over the heart".<ref name="iec601-2-10">{{citation|title=IEC 60601-2-10:2012 – Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-10: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulators|url=https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/2617}}</ref> The standard also notes that "any electrodes that have current densities exceeding 2 mA/cm² may require the special attention of the operator". It imposes the following limits on the output parameters of stimulators (for therapeutic purposes): |
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* with a load resistance of 500 Ω, the output current shall not exceed |
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**80 mA at DC |
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**50 mA below 400 Hz pulse frequency |
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**80 mA at 400–1500 Hz |
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**100 mA above 1500 Hz |
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* for pulse durations less than 0.1 s, the pulse energy into a 500 Ω load shall not exceed 300 mJ per pulse, for longer pulses the above DC limit applies |
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* the output shall not exceed a peak voltage of 500 V when measured under open-circuit condition |
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Erotic electrostimulation devices should avoid DC currents entirely, in order to avoid [[Electrolysis|electrolytic]] effects. This is usually achieved through “[[wikt:biphasic|biphasic]]” waveforms, in which each positive current [[Pulse (signal processing)|pulse]] is followed by an equivalent negative current pulse. Devices with multiple channels (e.g. for several users or body regions) should have a small pulse [[isolation transformer]] for [[galvanic isolation]] in each channel, such that currents cannot flow across the body between channels. Pulse frequency, duration and amplitude should be selected to achieve the desired stimulation with the least amount of power delivered into the body, for example avoiding current during the [[Refractory period (physiology)|refractory period]] after each [[action potential]], where neurons do not respond to stimuli. Typical erotic electrostimulation devices use pulse frequencies in the range 300–3000 Hz, where skin nerves are most sensitive. |
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| ⚫ | A few cases of [[accidental death]] as a result of [[Autoeroticism|autoerotic]] electrostimulation have been reported in the [[forensic science]] literature; the cases reported involved [[Mains electricity|mains]]-powered, [[Do it yourself|self-made devices]], with current passing through the chest intentionally (usually via nipple stimulation) or unintentionally (for instance, touching an energized part with a hand).<ref name="SauvageauGeberth2013">{{cite book|author1=Anny Sauvageau|author2=Vernon J. Geberth|title=Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives|year=2013|publisher=CRC Press|isbn=978-1-4398-3713-9|pages=105–107}}</ref> In one case reported in the press, a man from [[York, Pennsylvania]] was sentenced to 20–40 years in prison for [[third-degree murder]] and [[reckless endangerment]] after killing his wife with electrostimulation to her nipples directly from a [[power strip]] plugged into the mains.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.dailyamerican.com/2009-05-23/news/26291783_1_york-man-electrocution-york-county | |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:Violet-wand-internal-electrodes.png|right|250px|thumb|An assortment of erotic use insertable Violet Wand attachments known as electrodes. The tempered and evacuated glass tubes are back-filled with [[noble gas]], causing them to emit sparks and glow with various colors when the violet wand is powered.]] |
[[File:Violet-wand-internal-electrodes.png|right|250px|thumb|An assortment of erotic use insertable Violet Wand attachments known as electrodes. The tempered and evacuated glass tubes are back-filled with [[noble gas]], causing them to emit sparks and glow with various colors when the violet wand is powered.]] |
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The use of electricity for entertainment purposes dates back at least as early as the 1740s. In the 1830s, insertable electrode attachments for small magnetos could be purchased. Later in the 1800s, various electric belts (some complete with "suspensory sack") were advertised as cures for impotence.<ref name="Essig">{{Cite book |last= Essig |first= Mark |title= Edison & The Electric Chair |page= [https://archive.org/details/edisonelectricch0000essi/page/43 43] |year= 2003 |isbn= 0-8027-1406-4 |url= https://archive.org/details/edisonelectricch0000essi/page/43 }}</ref> In the 1920s, the [[American Medical Association]] investigated such devices, and concluded that they provided "more or less mechanical masturbation".<ref>{{cite book |title=The Body Electric: How Strange Machines Built the Modern American |last=de la Peña |first=Carolyn Thomas |year=2005 |publisher=NYU Press |location=New York |isbn=0-8147-1983-X |page=169 |access-date=July 6, 2012 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MxU8Rf1pKTgC&q=electric+masturbation&pg=PA153}}</ref> |
The use of electricity for entertainment purposes dates back at least as early as the 1740s. In the 1830s, insertable electrode attachments for small magnetos could be purchased. Later in the 1800s, various electric belts (some complete with "suspensory sack") were advertised as cures for impotence.<ref name="Essig">{{Cite book |last= Essig |first= Mark |title= Edison & The Electric Chair |page= [https://archive.org/details/edisonelectricch0000essi/page/43 43] |year= 2003 |publisher= Walker |isbn= 0-8027-1406-4 |url= https://archive.org/details/edisonelectricch0000essi/page/43 }}</ref> In the 1920s, the [[American Medical Association]] investigated such devices, and concluded that they provided "more or less mechanical masturbation".<ref>{{cite book |title=The Body Electric: How Strange Machines Built the Modern American |last=de la Peña |first=Carolyn Thomas |year=2005 |publisher=NYU Press |location=New York |isbn=0-8147-1983-X |page=169 |access-date=July 6, 2012 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MxU8Rf1pKTgC&q=electric+masturbation&pg=PA153}}</ref> |
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Modern{{Clarify|date=September 2010}} electrostimulation first became recognized during the 1950s with the introduction of a device called the ''[[Relax-A-Cizor]]'',{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} which was originally designed to stimulate the muscles of a [[Relaxation technique|relaxing]] subject using electric currents as a means of "passive [[exercise]]". Such power sources{{Dubious|date=September 2010}}<!-- the Relax-A-Cizor was banned by the FDA--> are still in medical use today and are known as EMS ([[electrical muscle stimulation]]) units. Some people soon found alternative uses for the Relax-A-Cizors by placing the contacts on sexual parts of the body. |
Modern{{Clarify|date=September 2010}} electrostimulation first became recognized during the 1950s with the introduction of a device called the ''[[Relax-A-Cizor]]'',{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} which was originally designed to stimulate the muscles of a [[Relaxation technique|relaxing]] subject using electric currents as a means of "passive [[exercise]]". Such power sources{{Dubious|date=September 2010}}<!-- the Relax-A-Cizor was banned by the FDA--> are still in medical use today and are known as EMS ([[electrical muscle stimulation]]) units. Some people soon found alternative uses for the Relax-A-Cizors by placing the contacts on sexual parts of the body. |
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=== Erotic electrostimulation power sources === |
=== Erotic electrostimulation power sources === |
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Erotic electrostimulation power sources are specifically designed and manufactured for erotic use on the human body. The first [[Analogue electronics|analog]] devices became popular during the mid-1980s, and during the late 1990s [[Digital data|digital]] devices also became available. Both types usually allow for adjustments of frequency and power output levels, some with complex preset "programs" and computer controls. The setups usually consist of a "box" and electrodes connected by wiring. Many of the boxes are portable and can be powered by [[Battery (electricity)|batteries]] or come with built-in [[rechargeable battery|rechargeable batteries]]. Some units can be connected to remote operators via an [[Internet]]-connected [[computer]] or controlled via [[radio]] frequency [[key fob]]s. |
Erotic electrostimulation power sources are specifically designed and manufactured for erotic use on the human body. The first [[Analogue electronics|analog]] devices became popular during the mid-1980s, and during the late 1990s [[Digital data|digital]] devices also became available. Both types usually allow for adjustments of frequency and power output levels, some with complex preset "programs" and computer controls. The setups usually consist of a "box" and electrodes connected by wiring. Many of the boxes are portable and can be powered by [[Battery (electricity)|batteries]] or come with built-in [[rechargeable battery|rechargeable batteries]]. Some units can be connected to remote operators via an [[Internet]]-connected [[computer]] or controlled via [[radio]] frequency [[key fob]]s. |
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=== Other methods === |
=== Other methods === |
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An [[electrode]] is used to deliver the actual electrostimulation to the body. |
An [[electrode]] is used to deliver the actual electrostimulation to the body. |
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[[File:Electroplay girl with electrode.jpg|thumb|right|Example of woman with electrode on the chest. |
[[File:Electroplay girl with electrode.jpg|thumb|right|Example of woman with electrode on the chest.]] |
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[[File:Ejaculation utilizing TENS device.gif|thumb|Showing electrode placement detail and spontaneous ejaculation due to Electroerotic Stimulation]] |
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The image of the woman receiving electrostimulation shows a deprecated practice. Placing electrodes anywhere on the chest is risking current passing through the heart, which risks cardiac arrhythmia or arrest. The general rule for electrostimulation is 'only below the waist'.<ref name="zity.biz"/> |
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| ⚫ | For erotic electrostimulation, these are typically items designed to be applied to the genitals such as vaginal plugs and shields, [[butt plug]]s, probes to directly stimulate the prostate, testicle rings, [[Cock and ball torture (sexual practice)|CBT boards]], [[cock ring]]s, urethral probes, and other items for [[human penis|penile]] application. The pads used with TENS units are also used in the sexual application of electrostimulation. There are also electrified [[nipple]] and [[breast]] electrodes available. The aforementioned electrodes stimulate the nerves between and underneath the area that they are placed. This can result in a pleasurable sensation and in both the female and male, resulting in orgasm. |
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| ⚫ | For erotic electrostimulation, these are typically items designed to be applied to the genitals such as vaginal plugs and shields, [[butt |
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The electrodes can be made of [[metal]]s such as [[gold]], [[silver]], [[aluminum]], and [[stainless steel]]. There are also electrodes made out of [[conductive]] [[silicone]]. [[Conductive rubber]] is a cheap, flexible and efficient option. |
The electrodes can be made of [[metal]]s such as [[gold]], [[silver]], [[aluminum]], and [[stainless steel]]. There are also electrodes made out of [[conductive]] [[silicone]]. [[Conductive rubber]] is a cheap, flexible and efficient option. |
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'''Violet wands''' were originally electric and neon testers, but are now split into two types: mechanical (Tesla Coil), and solid-state wands. They are used for the application of low current, high voltage (min 35 kV to max 65 kV typically), high-frequency electricity to the body, as such they are most commonly used in [[BDSM]] for erotic [[sensation play]]. Violet wands can deliver a variety of sharp, cutting, or piercing type sensations. |
'''Violet wands''' were originally electric and neon testers, but are now split into two types: mechanical (Tesla Coil), and solid-state wands. They are used for the application of low current, high voltage (min 35 kV to max 65 kV typically), high-frequency electricity to the body, as such they are most commonly used in [[BDSM]] for erotic [[sensation play]]. Violet wands can deliver a variety of sharp, cutting, or piercing type sensations. |
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A violet wand typically consists of a hand-held "wand" made of plastic case which encases the mechanical (Tesla coil) or solid state components; a power cable, a collet (7/16" in the United States, 11 mm in Europe), and a cone. The collet is inside the cone end of the violet wand and is where glass and metal probes are inserted to be used with the wand. The cone is there to prevent sparks jumping from the collet directly to subject. |
A violet wand typically consists of a hand-held "wand" made of plastic case which encases the mechanical (Tesla coil) or solid state components; a power cable, a collet (7/16" in the United States, 11 mm in Europe), and a cone. The collet is inside the cone end of the violet wand and is where glass and metal probes are inserted to be used with the wand. The cone is there to prevent sparks jumping from the collet directly to subject. |
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== Lubrication == |
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[[Electroconductive gel]]s play an important role in the success of erotic electrostimulation since without it, there is a greater risk of high-current skin [[burn]]ing. Water-based lubricants are generally recommended. Typically it is recommended to avoid any lubricant that contains [[silicone]] since it is an [[Insulator (electrical)|insulator]] and hence reduces conductivity. Practitioners of electrostimulation select lubricants for compatibility with the material of the electrodes, as well as for desirable conductive properties, which can maximize the strength and quality of the signal.<ref name="zity.biz"/> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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{{Commons category|Erotic electrostimulation}} |
{{Commons category|Erotic electrostimulation}} |
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*[[Edgeplay]] |
* [[Edgeplay]] |
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* [[Electroejaculation]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 02:36, 1 December 2024
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Erotic electrostimulation (abbreviated erotic e-stim[1] and also known as electrosex) is a sexual practice involving the application of electrical stimulation to the nerves of the body, with particular emphasis on the genitals, using a power source (such as a TENS, EMS, violet wands, or made-for-play units) for purposes of sexual stimulation. Electrostimulation has been associated with BDSM activities, and erotic electrostimulation is an evolution of that practice.
Safety
[edit]Electrostimulation, in general, can cause tissue damage or even death if misused.[2] The most common problems arising from electrostimulation tend to be burns from lack of sufficiently wide surface contact, i.e. bad contact, between the electrode and the skin's surface.[3] Even at relatively low current and voltage, there is also risk of interference with normal heart function (potentially including cardiac arrest), and this risk is higher for those who use an artificial pacemaker or similar device or who have heart conditions.[3]
A few cases of accidental death as a result of autoerotic electrostimulation have been reported in the forensic science literature; the cases reported involved mains-powered, self-made devices, with current passing through the chest intentionally (usually via nipple stimulation) or unintentionally (for instance, touching an energized part with a hand).[4] In one case reported in the press, a man from York, Pennsylvania was sentenced to 20–40 years in prison for third-degree murder and reckless endangerment after killing his wife with electrostimulation to her nipples directly from a power strip plugged into the mains.[5][6][7]
History
[edit]
The use of electricity for entertainment purposes dates back at least as early as the 1740s. In the 1830s, insertable electrode attachments for small magnetos could be purchased. Later in the 1800s, various electric belts (some complete with "suspensory sack") were advertised as cures for impotence.[8] In the 1920s, the American Medical Association investigated such devices, and concluded that they provided "more or less mechanical masturbation".[9]
Modern[clarification needed] electrostimulation first became recognized during the 1950s with the introduction of a device called the Relax-A-Cizor,[citation needed] which was originally designed to stimulate the muscles of a relaxing subject using electric currents as a means of "passive exercise". Such power sources[dubious – discuss] are still in medical use today and are known as EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) units. Some people soon found alternative uses for the Relax-A-Cizors by placing the contacts on sexual parts of the body.
By the 1970s, medical TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units were also being used for electrostimulation. In the 1980s the first devices manufactured specifically for erotic electrostimulation became available, in particular the Titillator and the Pleasure Box, later known as the PES Power Box.
In the 1970s, experimenters noticed that bare speaker wires could deliver a jolt and began using recorded and live sound for electrostimulation. At that time, there were no professionally made attachments for such play, so people built their own out of copper plumbing parts and other metal pieces with attention to resistors placed in series with the human parts to control the current for safety. Although early e-stim units used only a simple, pulsed, sinusoidal wave, newer units use more complex wave forms and also allow for the use of ambient sound or prerecorded wave forms like music or specially designed computer files for specific types of stimulation. There are now sites dedicated to the creation of MP3 files specifically for erotic journeys or symphonies, which can include such routines as rewards, punishments, very strong, and pleasantly soft portions.
Types of power sources
[edit]Medical power sources
[edit]There are repackaged TENS and EMS units marketed as erotic electrostimulation power sources. EMS units are designed to cause muscle contraction.
Body toning and massage units
[edit]An increasing number of "body toner" or "electromassage"-type power sources are being marketed directly to consumers. Though lacking in options compared to the more expensive specialized units, these have proven to be an inexpensive method for entry level practice.
Homemade power sources
[edit]Some people craft "homemade" electrostimulation power sources, or adapt or modify commercial products (such as a Hifi or DVD system) that were never intended for electrostimulation of the human body. These can be dangerous practices; such improvised devices not specifically designed for use on the human body can easily cause injury.[3] The risk is mostly twofold. First the device can supply too much power. Second the insulation of most devices is not suited for medical equipment. For example, a transient over-voltage on the mains input can damage the isolation of the transformer, resulting in the output terminals becoming live.
Erotic electrostimulation power sources
[edit]Erotic electrostimulation power sources are specifically designed and manufactured for erotic use on the human body. The first analog devices became popular during the mid-1980s, and during the late 1990s digital devices also became available. Both types usually allow for adjustments of frequency and power output levels, some with complex preset "programs" and computer controls. The setups usually consist of a "box" and electrodes connected by wiring. Many of the boxes are portable and can be powered by batteries or come with built-in rechargeable batteries. Some units can be connected to remote operators via an Internet-connected computer or controlled via radio frequency key fobs.
Other methods
[edit]There are other medical methods that have led to patent filings, such as the discovery that placing electrodes in the spinal cord can induce pleasurable feelings leading to orgasm.[10] There are also various apparatuses, with external or internal stimulation.
- U.S. patent 3,941,136: "Method for artificially inducing urination, defecation, or sexual excitation".[11]
- U.S. patent 4,585,005: "Method and pacemaker for stimulating penile erection".[12]
Other kinds of apparatus use interferential currents with four surface electrodes to replace the internal electrodes.
Electrodes
[edit]An electrode is used to deliver the actual electrostimulation to the body.
For erotic electrostimulation, these are typically items designed to be applied to the genitals such as vaginal plugs and shields, butt plugs, probes to directly stimulate the prostate, testicle rings, CBT boards, cock rings, urethral probes, and other items for penile application. The pads used with TENS units are also used in the sexual application of electrostimulation. There are also electrified nipple and breast electrodes available. The aforementioned electrodes stimulate the nerves between and underneath the area that they are placed. This can result in a pleasurable sensation and in both the female and male, resulting in orgasm.
The electrodes can be made of metals such as gold, silver, aluminum, and stainless steel. There are also electrodes made out of conductive silicone. Conductive rubber is a cheap, flexible and efficient option.
Violet wands
[edit]
Violet wands were originally electric and neon testers, but are now split into two types: mechanical (Tesla Coil), and solid-state wands. They are used for the application of low current, high voltage (min 35 kV to max 65 kV typically), high-frequency electricity to the body, as such they are most commonly used in BDSM for erotic sensation play. Violet wands can deliver a variety of sharp, cutting, or piercing type sensations.
A violet wand typically consists of a hand-held "wand" made of plastic case which encases the mechanical (Tesla coil) or solid state components; a power cable, a collet (7/16" in the United States, 11 mm in Europe), and a cone. The collet is inside the cone end of the violet wand and is where glass and metal probes are inserted to be used with the wand. The cone is there to prevent sparks jumping from the collet directly to subject.
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ "Erotic electricity". Las Vegas Weekly. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ^ Abdul, Uncle (1998). Juice: Electricity for Pleasure and Pain. San Francisco: Greenery Press. ISBN 1-890159-06-9.
- ^ a b c Williams, D. (1998). "Guide to Erotic Electrostimulation". Zity.
- ^ Anny Sauvageau; Vernon J. Geberth (2013). Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives. CRC Press. pp. 105–107. ISBN 978-1-4398-3713-9.
- ^ "York man gets 20-40 years in wife's electrocution". Archived from the original on 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- ^ "York County man accused in sex electrocution of wife". The Patriot-News. Craley, Pa.: PennLive.com. January 25, 2008. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
- ^ "Man accused of sex electrocution of wife". Craley, Pa.: 6abc.com. January 25, 2008. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
- ^ Essig, Mark (2003). Edison & The Electric Chair. Walker. p. 43. ISBN 0-8027-1406-4.
- ^ de la Peña, Carolyn Thomas (2005). The Body Electric: How Strange Machines Built the Modern American. New York: NYU Press. p. 169. ISBN 0-8147-1983-X. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ US patent 6169924, T. Stuart Meloy and W. Joseph Martin, "Spinal cord stimulation", issued 2001-1-2. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ US patent 3941136, Louis Bucalo, "Method for artificially inducing urination, defecation, or sexual excitation", issued 1976-3-2. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ US patent 4585005, Tom P. Lue, Emil A. Tanagho, and Richard A. Schmidt, "Method and pacemaker for stimulating penile erection", issued 1986-4-29. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
