Electrifying, shocking, stimulating, and intimidating; all together describe the tantalizing world of electro play, one of the least understood sensation kinks. As dramatic and theatrical as electro stimulation sounds, it doesn't involve such known devices as the electric chair or the extreme conductors in Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, unless you're Kink.com; iykyk.
Erotic electrostimulation is a sexual practice involving the application of electrical stimulation to the nerves of the body using a power source for purposes of sexual stimulation. These devices range from violet wands that deliver tickles of electricity on the surface to Estim units that send pulses deeper into the muscle, potentially causing climax through repetition.
We'll be going over how violet wands and other electro BDSM devices work, essential gear for optimal play from beginner to advanced, as well as safety methods and practices to get anyone underway for a shockingly good time.
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How Electro Play Works
Electricity has a peculiar way of blending pain and pleasure into a single, unique sensation. The result can feel like a soft tingle, a rhythmic pulse, or a delicious, involuntary contraction depending on the device and where it’s placed.
Violet Wands vs E-Stim Units
There are two primary types of electro play devices, and they create very different sensations.
Violet wands are surface-level tools that use a small Tesla coil to generate visible arcs of electricity. They dance across the skin like a sharp sting or tickle, leaving behind a faint warmth and the scent of ozone, which becomes intoxicating after a time.
- BEGINNER VIOLET WAND KIT:
KinkLab Neon Wand Electrosex Kit - $159.00
Kit includes the Violet Wand plus 4 integral accessories for play - ADVANCED VIOLET WAND KIT:
KinkLab Agent Noir™ Neon Wand Electrosex Kit - $400.00
Kit includes the Violet Wand, Power Tripper, and 9 more Estim accessories—all in sleek black
E-stim units, on the other hand, work beneath the skin. They send pulses through conductive pads or insertable toys, stimulating nerves and muscles directly. These BDSM devices create rhythmic contractions and deep throbbing waves that can edge from teasing to overwhelming, depending on your desire.
- BEGINNER ESTIM KIT:
ElectraStim Flick Stimulator Pack - $145.95
Kit includes Estim pad with electrodes and cables - ADVANCED ESTIM DEVICE:
ElectraStim SensaVox - $460.95
Create your very own personalized electro patterns with voice commands and music to control electrostimulation rhythm
Monopolar vs. Bipolar Setups
In the simplest terms:
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Monopolar setups need two contact points on the body to complete the circuit (like two pads or one toy + one return pad). The current travels between them, stimulating everything in its path.
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Bipolar toys have both contact points built into one piece, allowing the current to flow within the toy itself, generating a more localized and controlled current. These toys are generally more beginner-friendly.
Understanding which you’re using is key to both safety and sensation. Monopolar setups can create broader fields of stimulation, while bipolar toys keep things focused, for example, just around a plug or loop.
Sensations & Placement
Electricity behaves differently on every inch of skin. Areas with more nerve endings or thinner tissue (inner thighs, buttocks, genitals) feel sharper and more intense, while fleshier areas (arms, hips, shoulders) feel duller or more throb-like.
Intensity also depends on moisture, pressure, and current type: dry skin crackles; lubricated skin hums.
Estim Safety
With serious play comes serious safety knowledge. The last thing you want your scene to end with is a trip to the hospital, so let's learn how to take care of ourselves.
Who Can Use Estim?
Ensure the following contraindications are not present; if they are, do not continue!
- Pregnant
- Pacemaker/Heart Condition
- Epilepsy
- Any Genital Injury or Disorder
Where To Use Estim?
Only below the waist! Using electrodes on the upper half of the body can lead to injury, especially around the head, neck, and chest/hair. This is specific to Estim pads and TENS units; violet wands can safely be used anywhere on the body.
Ensure that your chosen electrodes are fit for your purpose. For example, don't use electrodes for anal stimulation unless they are meant for anal stimulation.
How To Use Estim?
Electroconductive gels are a game-changer! There is a greater risk of high-current skin burning without lubrication, so choosing the correct gel is a must. Water-based lubricants can be used, but will not be as effective as an electroconductive lube. Don't use silicone-based lubricants, as that will block the current.
Do NOT use electrical equipment near or with water. We should all know that these two things do not mix.
Electro Stimulation Gear
Electro play doesn’t require a laboratory full of buzzing machinery. The right combination of tools tuned to your curiosity and comfort level is sure to satisfy.
We've touched on the power sources: violet wands and Estim units, so let's discuss the other gear that'll turn up the intensity in your play.
External Toys
Self-adhesive gel pads – Reusable pads that deliver electrifying sensations directly to the nerve endings, creating a tingling, pulsating, or contracting experience that enhances arousal and intimacy.
- Feels like: prickly–tingly to pulsing.
- Best for: thighs, butt, hips, outer arms, calves, lower back, mons pubis/perineum (never across chest/head).
- Try:
- MYSTIM COMPATIBLE ELECTRODES:
Mystim Electrodes for Tens Units - $14.80
Self-adhesive electrodes, reusable, suitable for all power units with a 2mm plug - ELECTRASTIM COMPATIBLE ELECTRODES:
ElectraStim Self-Adhesive Pads - $16.49
Four reusable electrodes with universal Electrastim compatibility
- MYSTIM COMPATIBLE ELECTRODES:
Body Probe Attachment – Generate sensually stimulating sparks whenever & wherever your skin comes in contact with another person’s when it’s plugged into a Violet Wand and placed against your bare skin.
- Feels like: light tickle to sharp sting
- Best for: all over sensation
- Try:
- KINKLAB POWER TRIPPER:
Neon Wand Body Probe Attachment - $59.95
Capable of producing sensations equal in intensity to what other body contact electrodes can only achieve if the power is cranked to a maximum
- KINKLAB POWER TRIPPER:
Conductive Cock Loops – Besides making your erection harder, longer-lasting, and more sensitive, when you turn up the power, the loops send pulses of sensation along the skin and deep into the shaft.
- Feels like: targeted ring of sensation
- Best for: base-of-shaft, behind scrotum, upper thigh
- Try:
- BEGINNER:
Fabric Cock and Scrotal Loop - $49.00
A less-constrictive squeeze made from elasticated fabric woven with electroconductive fibers - INTERMEDIATE:
Rubber Prestige ElectraLoop - $65.00
Thick (6.5mm) conductive rubber with a sliding aluminum choke, loops send pulses of sensation along the skin and deep into the shaft - ADVANCED:
Metallic Adjustable Cock Loops - $65.00
Made of metal coil, no room for unnecessary stretching as these Adjustable Cock Loops retain a dense squeeze on your member
- BEGINNER:
Pinwheels (Wartenberg Wheels) – Rolling spikes that deliver deliciously unpredictable sensations; can be made to work with electricity or only metal, each type has a different setup.
- Feels like: prickly comb with controllable bite
- Best for: thighs, butt, lower back; anywhere with a bit of cushion
- Try:
- ELECTRIFIED:
ElectraStim Single Uni-polar Pinwheel - $49.00
A pinwheel that is a little bit more wicked, a little bit more delicious, thanks to the addition of electrical current. Pair with the ElectraStim Flick Stimulator Pack - NON-ELECTRIFIED:
2-Wheel Pinwheel - $25.00
Each of the 22 spikes gives a tantalizing sensation when rolled over a patient's body. Electrify it by combining the Violet Wand with the Body Contact Probe
- ELECTRIFIED:
Clamps – Perfect for nipple & genital stimulation; adjust tightness to intensify current flow.
- Feels like: pressure + pulse; intensity ramps quickly
- Best for: nipples and genitals
- Try:
- NIPPLE CLAMPS:
Fetish Fantasy Shock Therapy Nipple Clamps - $60.75
Adjustable, spring-loaded nipple clamps that deliver a customizable experience ranging from subtle tingles to more intense pulses - GENITAL CLAMPS:
ElectraStim Bipolar Genital Clamp - $71.49
A high-quality electro-sex clamp crafted for targeted stimulation of sensitive areas below the waist
- NIPPLE CLAMPS:
Electro Floggers or Paddles – Combine impact play with electro sex for an unforgettable experience. Electrified rubber flogger and paddle, Neon Wand attachments create my favorite heart-pounding scenes.
- Feels like: stinging impact, even when using thuddy equipment
- Best for: butt, back, and thighs
- Try:
- ELECTRO WHIP:
Kinklab Electro-Whip Attachment - $49.50
Adjustable, spring-loaded nipple clamps that deliver a customizable experience ranging from subtle tingles to more intense pulses - ELECTRO PADDLE:
KinkLab Thunderclap Electro Conductive Paddle Attachment - $62.00
A high-quality electro-sex clamp crafted for targeted stimulation of sensitive areas below the waist
- ELECTRO WHIP:
Electrified Vibrators – Send your clit into overdrive with a magic wand that delivers electric shocks straight to your most sensitive bits.
- Feels like: powerful vibrations + powerful electro-stimulation
- Best for: genitalia (specifically the clitoris)
- Try:
- ELECTRIC MAGIC WAND:
Zeus Electrosex Blue-Arc Electro Vibe Wand - $116.59
With five modes of e-stim and ten modes of vibrations, you can choose the exact stimulation you need
- ELECTRIC MAGIC WAND:
Insertable Toys
These toys move the current inside the body, creating intense, throbbing pleasure that feels entirely different from surface play.
Electro Anal Plugs – Smooth, conductive toys for deep anal stimulation. The right toy can make you feel like you're being fucked in the ass by sending current and making the muscles contract inside.
Pro-tip: Don't put these in your carry-on bag when going through TSA. They will think it is a bomb, especially if the leads are attached. I speak this from experience 😬
- Feels like: deep, even throb to pulsing “fullness.”
- Best for: beginner-friendly internal play
- Try:
- SILICONE BUTT PLUG:
Electrastim Silicone Noir Rocker Butt Plug - $82.95
This plug transmits electro-erotic sensations via its bi-polar contacts that can be hooked up to any ElectraStim stimulator of your choice - SILICONE PROSTATE MASSAGER:
Electrastim Silicone Fusion Habanero Prostate Massager - $99.00
The curved design of the Habanero provides a pleasurable feeling of fullness while targeting the prostate directly with the curved tip, combined with crackling electricity - METAL BUTT PLUG:
Electrastim Electro Metal Butt Plug - $119.00
Made from marine-grade aluminum with an acrylic isolator strip, current goes beneath the surface, making your rectal muscles tingle and contract in a delightfully sensual way
Probes & Dildos – Available in steel or silicone-coated varieties for different textures. Send electricity where it's never gone before and feel your insides transform with pleasure.
- Feels like: diffused pelvic floor tingling to rhythmic pulsation
- Best for: broad internal sensation and Kegel-style engagement
- Try:
- STRAP-ON CAPABLE DILDO:
Electrastim Silicone Fusion Komodo Dildo - $124.95
It can be used with a strap-on harness, as a handheld toy, and can even be suction cupped to a flat surface - BEST ELECTRIC DILDO FOR COUPLES:
Mystim Mighty Merlin Dagger Dildo - $179.80
Perfect for couples, the Mighty Merlin Dagger can be played with anally or vaginally. The handle allows the dildo to be guided inside without being shocked by it - FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC PROBE:
Electrastim Depth Charge Electro Dildo - $175.00
You can twist and shape the neck to follow exactly the contours of your own body until it hits just the right spot
- STRAP-ON CAPABLE DILDO:
Urethral Sounds – For advanced users only; medical-grade stainless steel to be wielded by devious sadists.
- Feels like: very intense, sharp-to-throbbing internal zing
- Best for: highly experienced players with sterile technique
- Try:
- FLEXIBLE SOUNDING RODS:
ElectraStim Flexible Electro Sound - $71.50
This sleek and flexible probe is made from body-safe, platinum-cured silicone for comfortable and safe exploration - MULTI-SIZE METAL SOUNDING RODS:
Electrastim Electro Urethral Sound (5, 7, & 9mm) - $86.90
Crafted from high-quality, body-safe stainless steel, this sound provides smooth insertion and precise electro-sensations along the urethra - TWISTED ELECTRIC SOUNDING ROD:
Mystim Tickleberry Finn Urethral Sound - $107.60
At 8 mm in diameter and 7.7 inches in length, this sound is built for those seeking more advanced, prolonged sensations
- FLEXIBLE SOUNDING RODS:
Lubes, Cables/Splitters, & Cleaning Supplies
Make electro playtime seamless with conductive lube, cables/splitters for all possible estim configurations, and the proper cleaning supplies to keep everything sterile.
Conductive Water-Based Gel/Lubes – Ensures smooth current flow and prevents “hot spots,” making electrosex scenes even more pleasurable.
- Feels like: cool, slick glide
- Best for: any contact or insertable play
- Try:
- LUBRICANT WITH 24K GOLD:
Mystim The Goldfather Conductivity Enhancer - $21.99
The lubricant is perfect for playing with electrosex toys, as it's gold and electrolytes optimize the conductivity - CONDUCTIVE GEL:
ElectraStim Conductive Gel - $11.00
Just use a small drop (or two) to lubricate the surface of your favorite clamp, cock ring, pinwheel, or other e-stim toy
- LUBRICANT WITH 24K GOLD:
Cables & Splitters – Carry power between your units and electrodes from multiple brands, making your setup more versatile and diverse.
2mm Pin Cables for connecting small accessories like pads or loops
- MALE:
Mystim Adapter Lead Wire, 2mm Phone Jack - $23.80
Permits current to flow from the round plug connector of a Mystim controller to a female “phone jack” junction - FEMALE:
Mystim Adapter Wire, 2mm Round Plug (Female) - $23.80
Universal adaptor that has two junctions at one end to accommodate 2mm electrodes, used with nearly all e-stim controllers
Banana Plug Cables for connecting mid- to high-power e-stim boxes and violet wands with conversion kits
- MALE:
Mystim Adapter Wire, 4mm Banana Plug Junction (Male) - $20.80
These adaptor cables have standard male banana plugs on either end - FEMALE:
Mystim Adapter Wire, 4mm Banana Plug Junction (Female) - $23.80
5-foot-long adapter cable connects a round plug to two (red and black, + / -) lead junctions for standard banana plugs
Cleaning supplies – A clean device is a happy device!
- Isopropyl Alcohol (70 - 90%) for wiping down metal probes, clamps, and plugs
- Antibacterial Toy Cleaner (non-alcoholic) for silicone electrodes and gel-coated toys
- Microfiber Cloths for soft protection during storage
- Electrical Contact Cleaner for rejuvenating cable jacks and plugs. Use sparingly, as over-saturation can cause damage or reduce insulation
Now you know that the sky is truly the limit when it comes to erotic electrostimulation! This is one of my favorite kinks: you can be so creative with it, the sensations are so wildly varied depending on your equipment and practice, and it is so much fun for both the Dominant and submissive.
My first ever experience with a Violet Wand was at a party in NYC, where I was on the rooftop with four Dominatrixes, all sitting in a half-circle on a couch. One woman brought out a Violet Wand with a body probe, and demonstrated its effects by passing a make-out session from woman to woman, the stings dancing across our lips and tongues.
It certainly makes a great party trick. Go forth, and happy playing!
~ With Love, Beatrix Devine
