And, now for something completely different! I have been inspired by Red from the Red Sneaker Diaries to try out some electro-stimulation type sex toys. She has been doing a series of reviews on erotic E-Stim toys and has become what I consider the Queen of E-stim toys. Previously, I’ve been a bit wary of trying electrostimulation. Okay, I’m a chicken actually. Although I consider myself somewhat of a masochist in that I’m heavily tattooed, love piercings and play piercings as well as heavy breast torture (okay now you know my perverted pleasures), there are some types of sensations that I despise.
A couple of years ago I got a nasty shock from a Violet (violent) Wand. It was my own fault because of the way I was holding it and I touched a part that I wasn’t supposed to and a jolt of electricity shot right up my arm. I thought I was going to go into cardiac arrest. Seriously though, no damage was done and I was more embarrassed than anything. So, I guess I’ve been shying away from electricity ever since.
But, curiosity killed the cat, so here I am about to blast myself into orgasm or intense shock. I just started reviewing products for the amazing folks at Extreme Restraints and they asked what I would like to try. I told them I had never tried electrostimulation, so they recommended the Zeus Electrogasm, which is a beginner E-stim toy. And, that’s just perfect because I am in no rush to take away Red’s E-stim crown!
So, what exactly is this strange little toy? Well, as you can see it is shaped like a butterfly with two wings that are self-adhesive pads that have the electrodes on the back and the function box on the front that powers the unit. Fairly simple, no wires or plug-ins, just put in the battery, attach the box to the butterfly and you are ready to play. The toy is entirely self-contained. It comes with two flat batteries and easy to read instructions. Like most electrostimulation toys, this is not supposed to be used above the waist as a shock to the heart could result in cardiac arrest.
So, where did I put it first? On my breast. Actually, that’s not true. First I tried it on my thigh and watched my muscles leap and contract from the jolts, and then I put it on my breast, or more accurately on my nipple (but my right one, I’m no fool!).
The power box has three buttons: “on”, “off” and “function mode”. Once you have the butterfly stuck in place (for this demo I put the electrodes on either side of my nipple) you press the “on” button once to power it up. Nothing happens at this point except the light comes on to let you know it is ready. You can then begin cycling through the different functions with the “function mode” or keep pressing the “on” button to up the intensity. The directions say it has 5 modes: A: Tapping, B: Rhythmic Kneading, C: Deep Kneading, D: Pressing and E: Continuous Press. Combined with the 4 intensity levels, this gives you 9 different variations.
So what does it feel like? Well the A mode feels like a tingling tapping on the lowest intensity and like sharp needles on the highest intensity. B mode is a short burst of buzzing that becomes fairly intense and more needling on the high intensity. C mode is a long undulating wave going from light to sharp. D mode goes through the various settings, and E mode is a long continuous burst, followed by the other modes. On the lowest intensity it feels like a tickling fluttery feeling, while on the high modes it is a fairly intense needling sensation that sends little shocking jolts through the area (in this case my nipple). I found the lower levels pleasurable, but couldn’t stand the higher intensities for very long. I did enjoy cycling through the intensity levels and giving myself a good jolt every once in a while though. It is really rather freaky playing with this cool little toy, especially if you haven’t experienced it before. It feels unlike anything I have experienced thus far, and I can see why it could become addictive, or more interesting than the normal sex toy vibration.
The thing I liked best about it is that you won’t experience a painful, shocking jolt, like I did with the Violet Wand. It is very safe and if you follow the instructions, not painful unless you want it to be. Next week, I may get the courage up to try it on my clitoris or labia, which is where this toy is recommended for use (or the anus), or in case of a guy, wrapped around the penis. Because you can’t see the controls when it is down there, I wanted to wait until my partner returns from his business trip to help me out with it. According to Red, E-stim can be a highly erotic, orgasmic experience, so I am anxious to try this out on my other pink parts. If you are looking for a different type of erotic stimulation I highly recommend trying this out, especially if you are a beginner. It is very reasonably priced and may lead you on to a whole sensual journey of electrostimulation.
Thank you to Extreme Restraints for “turning me on” to electro-stimulation play for the first time. It was an exciting, scary, strange and electrifying experience! And, once over the initial fear of this toy and you develop a familiarity with the sensation, you may want to go on to bigger and better zaps of pleasure/pain. Stay tuned to the Sex Carnival each week as I review some unusual bdsm toys from Extreme Restraints as well as my other sex toy reviews.
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