Safer Electro Stim / Play |
Safer Electro Stim / Play
by Lady Robin
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Electro Stim Devices, types
There are 3 broad types of stimulation devices: A) Pulsed output: Examples include
TENS and EMS units. Both are usually sold only by prescription. TENS & EMS units
There are 3 broad types of stimulation devices: A) Pulsed output: Examples include
TENS and EMS units. Both are usually sold only by prescription. TENS & EMS units
produce (output) pulsed voltages. When connected to the
body, they stimulate muscles and/or they are used to
stimulate nerves, ‘confusing’ them so they misinterpret or
minimize pain signals. Lately pulse based devices have
been custom designed and produced exclusively for
erotic/kinky purposes. Safety and keeping risks to a
minimum are important considerations when considering
what to use for electro stim. Used properly such devices
body, they stimulate muscles and/or they are used to
stimulate nerves, ‘confusing’ them so they misinterpret or
minimize pain signals. Lately pulse based devices have
been custom designed and produced exclusively for
erotic/kinky purposes. Safety and keeping risks to a
minimum are important considerations when considering
what to use for electro stim. Used properly such devices
tip/probe and your body. Caution, these devices especially older
designs, can be dangerous / hazardous for a number of reasons
including but, not limited to; each time sparks jump from the violet
wand’s socket to the accessory's metal contact and the glass
tube/bulb then through the air to ones body or an object, the spark
(s) ionize air creating ozone. Ozone is reactive and may be harmful
to human tissue. The arcing both inside the globe / bulb as well as
the arcing between attachment and the skin produces ultra violet
rays (thus the name ‘violet wand’).
designs, can be dangerous / hazardous for a number of reasons
including but, not limited to; each time sparks jump from the violet
wand’s socket to the accessory's metal contact and the glass
tube/bulb then through the air to ones body or an object, the spark
(s) ionize air creating ozone. Ozone is reactive and may be harmful
to human tissue. The arcing both inside the globe / bulb as well as
the arcing between attachment and the skin produces ultra violet
rays (thus the name ‘violet wand’).
in my opinion, are the safest to use & experiment with. B) High voltage & high
frequency: these devices generate high voltages operate at high frequencies (1,000 Hz &
above). A good example is the violet wand. Many people consider/think violet wands
are 'safe' since the output of/from a violet wand is a very low current. When a violet
wand is turned on it's ISOLATED* tip/probe/contact is 'charged' by high voltage and
moved near the body (skin is conductor) sparks jump between the device's accessory
frequency: these devices generate high voltages operate at high frequencies (1,000 Hz &
above). A good example is the violet wand. Many people consider/think violet wands
are 'safe' since the output of/from a violet wand is a very low current. When a violet
wand is turned on it's ISOLATED* tip/probe/contact is 'charged' by high voltage and
moved near the body (skin is conductor) sparks jump between the device's accessory
Just like the arc created by electric arc welders, the ultraviolet light produced by violet
wands is identical to the UV light from the sun. UV rays can cause burns (sunburn),
which can be dangerous to our vision, and they have been associated with increased risks
of skin cancer. The violet wand’s arc produces sensations similar to the static electricity
generated during the winter when we walk across a carpeted floor then touch a grounded
metal object, which ‘bites’ us. Violet wands produce high voltage as long as they are
‘on’. Avoid holding the wand’s arc in one place very long because of potential for arc
burns (heat), ozone reaction, and ultra violet light ‘sun’ burns! Violet wands do not when
used properly [SAFELY] present a significant risk for shock as long as their electrical
integrity is not compromised/damaged. Most violet wands are powered from an
outlet/receptacle, so avoid situations where anyone might be or might become grounded or
where other shock hazards exist.
*ISOLATED tip CAUTION:
wands is identical to the UV light from the sun. UV rays can cause burns (sunburn),
which can be dangerous to our vision, and they have been associated with increased risks
of skin cancer. The violet wand’s arc produces sensations similar to the static electricity
generated during the winter when we walk across a carpeted floor then touch a grounded
metal object, which ‘bites’ us. Violet wands produce high voltage as long as they are
‘on’. Avoid holding the wand’s arc in one place very long because of potential for arc
burns (heat), ozone reaction, and ultra violet light ‘sun’ burns! Violet wands do not when
used properly [SAFELY] present a significant risk for shock as long as their electrical
integrity is not compromised/damaged. Most violet wands are powered from an
outlet/receptacle, so avoid situations where anyone might be or might become grounded or
where other shock hazards exist.
*ISOLATED tip CAUTION:
All violet wands use an ‘isolated tip’ which is the most
important/critical part of every violet wand! It is designed
to keep the person at the output end of a violet wand alive!
All too often I’ve heard people say, ‘Oh I found a piece of
metal that ‘fits’ ’. Or, ‘I put aluminum foil around a piece
of wooden dowel rod and fastened.......’, or ‘I simply
stuffed some beaded chain in the opening then held it in
place with......’. Carefully examine the picture on the left.
There is a metal end ‘cap’ on the L end of each glass tube
BUT, the tubes themselves have no metal inside them!
They contain a gas which once ionized conducts / allows a
important/critical part of every violet wand! It is designed
to keep the person at the output end of a violet wand alive!
All too often I’ve heard people say, ‘Oh I found a piece of
metal that ‘fits’ ’. Or, ‘I put aluminum foil around a piece
of wooden dowel rod and fastened.......’, or ‘I simply
stuffed some beaded chain in the opening then held it in
place with......’. Carefully examine the picture on the left.
There is a metal end ‘cap’ on the L end of each glass tube
BUT, the tubes themselves have no metal inside them!
They contain a gas which once ionized conducts / allows a
limited amount of current to flow. The picture on the next page shows a light bulb
adapter which permits using bulbs made for the violet wand as well as any other medium
base (technical name) lamp can be screwed into the adapter and used for electro stim.
Again just as with the tubes on the L, this adapter is another carefully designed accessory.
Please do not improvise and try to use a standard light bulb socket! The violet wand
adapter DOES NOT have a metal tab/connector in the center of the socket. The metal
shaft at the rear of the socket. A regular socket is not isolated. PLEASE do not use one!
adapter which permits using bulbs made for the violet wand as well as any other medium
base (technical name) lamp can be screwed into the adapter and used for electro stim.
Again just as with the tubes on the L, this adapter is another carefully designed accessory.
Please do not improvise and try to use a standard light bulb socket! The violet wand
adapter DOES NOT have a metal tab/connector in the center of the socket. The metal
shaft at the rear of the socket. A regular socket is not isolated. PLEASE do not use one!