Whether you want to explore the inner offerings of the BDSM world, magnify every tantalising/tormenting touch or simply get that adrenaline pumping for the ultimate orgasmic high, you’ll find everything you need to know in this informative guide. Now, get reading and you’ll be ready to play in no time!
Safety First!
It’s true that some of what’s covered in this section is merely common sense. However, take your safety very seriously, so please ensure that you read it carefully before proceeding.
In any type of play it is imperative to decide on a safe word/action prior to getting started. Although sensation play is considered as a gentle and sensual activity, things can still get a little rough from time to time, and as such a safe word/action remains a necessity.
Be careful with hoods, gas masks, gags and any other items that are likely to restrict breathing. Please always pay close attention to body language and keep an eye out for symptoms of circulatory problems, including; tingling, a loss of sensation, a drop in temperature and a change of skin color. If any of these occur, it is vital that you stop immediately.
How you choose to play is entirely up to you, however all stimuli must be applied in a controlled fashion, typically in an attempt to shock the body rather than cause actual physical pain. Tops should be aware of how and where it is safe to apply this stimulation. With so many differing forms of sensation play, it can be tricky to cover all of the relevant safety points.
Okay, now you’re starting to see things a little more clearly, take a look at a few kinky dos and don’ts;
Do
- Start slowly
- Avoid ball/spider gags when you are starting out; they can cause jaw pain
- Decide on a safe word/action prior to play
- Stop if you experience any signs of breathing/circulatory difficulties
- Pay close attention to body language
- Discuss boundaries beforehand
- Use specially designed candles for wax play
- Take the necessary precautions against blood borne diseases in the event that bleeding could occur (such as if playing with pinwheels)
Don’t
- Pour hot liquid onto bottoms; it does not cool in the same way as wax
- Use hoods or masks until you are more experienced
- Spank areas of the body near the spine, kidneys or other vital organs
- Apply stimulus consistently to the same area (alternate between areas)
- Apply stimulus to the face/eyes
- Leave clamps on for more than 10 minutes (you can build on this gradually)
- Leave bound/restrained or hooded/masked bottoms alone
Looking for a sweet sensation? Well, I guarantee you’ll want to sing about the feelings inspired by this play!
So, what is sensation play exactly? Those in the know would likely define it as tricking the body into thinking it is in pain in an attempt to inspire an intense and exciting physical reaction within the body. It differs from many other BDSM activities such as power exchange and role play which affect a mental response as well. The body reacts to carefully controlled stimulus by releasing waves of pleasurable endorphins (the body’s natural painkiller), in an attempt to counteract the ‘pain’. The result is somewhat similar to a ‘runners high’, only much more intense and orgasmic.
You could class almost all BDSM activities as sensation play, because they each rely on sensations to some degree. However, sensation play is typically viewed as light and gentle in contrast to varying other forms of BDSM. It is possible that in some instances pain will occur, particularly if sensation play is being integrated as part of a more extreme scene. However, this is generally not the intention.
Sensation play is sometimes used as a technique to introduce someone to BDSM play, allowing them to experience the feeling of surrender without having to concurrently deal with a great deal of pain.
When I refer to sensation play, I generally mean one of two things; heightening/stimulating the senses or depriving them completely. The two are usually combined for optimum results. As you know when one sense is inhibited, the other four are enhanced. This means that every teasing and tantalizing touch is that much more intense. Restraint and bondage are typically used in any sensation play scene to stop the bottom from touching things that they shouldn’t, and keep them firmly in their place.
Now we’ve awakened your senses, let’s go into more detail…
Sensory Deprivation
You’ll feel anything other than deprived after some supreme sensation play! If you’re playmate is so spoiled that they simply have everything, why not confiscate something they’ll really miss? Like, oh I don’t know…say one of their five senses? When it comes to sensory deprivation, restriction of sight and speech are the most common choices. Although often used as a method to enhance all other sensations, sensory deprivation is also enjoyed as a standalone activity. In this type of scene the Top may choose to limit or completely restrict all five senses at once. This technique is regularly employed as a way to instil fear in bottoms, encouraging them to react to being ‘alone’ (never actually leave bottoms in a sensory deprivation scene alone). Sensory deprivation can be taken to extremes with mummification. However, this is only for the more experienced players, so give it a LOT of time before you decide to wrap things up. Bondage Tape is perfect for mummification as it sticks only to itself; this avoids additional and unnecessary pain upon removal. However, it can also be achieved using pallet wrap. But be sure to have some medical scissors handy in case of an emergency. Some tools for sensory deprivation include: blindfold, hoods, gas mask, ball gag, restraints and ear plugs.
Sensory Modification
Fancy a change? Well, there are plenty of ways in which you can modify/stimulate the senses so your sensation play scene need never be the same twice! With sensory modification, certain responses occur within the body as a result of carefully applied stimulation. There are a variety of different tools available to aid this stimulation and each delivers optimum, yet unique results. Don’t forget; you already have a number of built in tools to help you engage in some supreme sensation play. Fingers have many uses 😉 However, they come in particularly handy for this activity. Try tickling, clawing, scratching and pinching. Alternatively, who doesn’t love a bit of oral action? Tops can get up close and personal by almost kissing their bottoms skin; breathing so that the heat and movement of the air brushes up against them. If they look so tasty you just want to eat them up, why not try a bite of what’s on offer? There’s certainly no shortage of additional tools and techniques, too. So to help you come to your senses and agree that this is absolutely the best way to play, here are some tried and true favorites; clamps, pinwheels, flavored balms that heat/cool, floggers, paddles, feathers, spanking, electro-sex, rough vs smooth and temperature play.
Listen up, kinky friends! You should know by now that aftercare is an extremely important part of your play. Even though sensation play is less extreme than many other BDSM pastimes, a great deal of TLC is still required after the scene has ended.
It is possible for bottoms to slip into subspace when having their senses played with, and it is certainly likely that they will be on the brink throughout. Give them time to adjust and come back down to Earth gradually. Taper the scene off by applying stimulus more infrequently and gently, eventually bringing play to an end.
Bottoms may be light headed, weak, emotional, cold or unable to talk afterwards. A blanket, a cup of tea and reassuring cuddles will help them get back on their feet before they are completely back in the room.
Remember; be sensible. Give them the time and attention needed for a sensational end to some sensational play!
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Loved this post! thank you
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So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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