Beginner’s Guide to Introducing Electrostimulation Into Sex
For some years now, adult stores have been offering you a genuine alternative to the vibrations you’re probably already intimate with, giving you another way to tease and please yourself and your partner.
Electro sex toys have been an unsung hero of sexual stimulation for quite some time. Luckily, more people than ever are opening their minds to the wonderful world of Electrostimulation, and we’re here to help you do the same.
What is electro sex?
Whether playing solo or with a partner, electro sex is the use of electrostimulation (through the use of sex toys) during sex. Unlike non-electrostim toys which often have a vibrating or rotating effect, electrostimulation toys produce an entirely different sensation known as ‘electrostimulation’, or ‘e-stim’ for short.
Electro sex toys can be used to enhance masturbation, foreplay, intercourse, a lively bondage session or a softer night of intimacy with your lover.
Whatever your sweet spot (these toys can only be used below the waist), there is an electro sex-toy to stimulate it; cock rings that send e-stim straight to the shaft, clitoral stimulators, g-spot dildos, butt plugs, male masturbation sleeves, urethral sounds, prostate stimulators, even pinwheels and spankers for anyone into bondage/BDSM.
How do electrostimulation toys work?
Electro sex toys work their magic by sending safe, very low-voltage, carefully controlled electrical signals directly to your nerve endings. This results in a tingling feeling and sometimes gentle muscle contractions that cause your erogenous zones to throb and pulsate with pleasure.
A good number of experienced electro sex-toy users say it’s more pleasurable than vibrations, instead of stimulating the surface of the skin, the electrostimulation targets the nerve endings beneath.
Electrostimulation toys, like most electronic toys, have the option to change their intensity settings, so if you prefer a slight bit of pain with your pleasure, you can tweak the settings to provide just the right amount for you. If you are an electro sex beginner, we recommend you spend a lot of time getting acquainted with its softer, gentler side (even if you are into bondage-play and are eager to combine it with electro sex.)
Is Electrostimulation safe?
Yes, Electro Sex toys are safe, just make sure you follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and advice.
See some of the top tips of advice from Kinkly.com below.
Disclaimer – Pulse and Cocktails accept no liability for the misuse of electro sex toys. Always consult the manufacturer guidelines and advice and if needed seek professional medical advice from your GP before using.
- Electro sex toys should never be used in or around water.
- Electro sex toys should never be used on any body part above the waist.
- Electro sex toys should never be used by anyone who has any sort of heart condition.
- Electro sex toys should never be used by anyone who has been fitted with a mechanical medical device (such as a pacemaker).
- Electro sex toys should never be used by anyone who has epilepsy or is pregnant.
- Electro sex toys should never be used by anyone who is suffering from any sort of penile or vaginal disorder.
- Electro sex-toys should never be used by anyone who is currently menstruating (internal electrodes/toys only).
- Only use an electro sex toy to stimulate the body part it was intended to stimulate. In other words, if a toy is not designed for anal play then do not insert it inside your/your partner’s anus …
- not even partially.
- It is recommended that users remove all jewellery before using electro sex toys.
- Do not use any electrodes (electro-pads and all other attachments; butt plugs, pinwheel, etc) on any area of the body that suffers from ‘skin inflammation or irritation’.
That last warning is to never use electro sex toys on skin that is suffering from any type of distress, irritation or inflammation. As Kinkly.com says, ‘the same electric pulse can have quite different effects depending on the targeted area, to the point that it may feel imperceptible on one point and unbearable on another’, so it’s important to not continue the use of an electro sex toy if any discomfort is experienced.
Finally, only use a water-based lubricant and ElectraStim’s Electro Conductive Gel with electro sex toys.
- Water-based lubricant for internal attachments.
- Electro conductive gel for external attachments.
Never use baby oil, massage oil, Vaseline, or any oil-based lubricant or silicone-based lubricant. Because a lot of the electro-sex attachments are either made from body-safe silicone (ElectraStim) or body-safe rubber (Electro-Sex), these toy materials should only be used with water-based lubricant, otherwise, you risk the toy degrading.
Electro sex toys for beginners
Electrastim KIX Stimulator kit
If you’re using an Electrastim toy which requires a power unit, we recommend the Electrastim KIX Stimulator kit. This is the perfect pack for beginners and encourages beginners to explore electrostimulation through sensation. Small, slim and plenty powerful, this model offers great value for money for beginner electrostim users.
Pink Rabbit Vibrator with Electro Stimulation
For vaginal and clitoral stimulation, the Pink Rabbit Vibrator with Electro Stimulation, offers the familiar style and shape of a rabbit, with an added tingle feature. With 7 different modes of vibrations and all the appeal of a traditional rabbit vibrator, this toy is a great place to start if you’re looking to venture into the world of electrostimulation.
Jack Socket E-Stim Male Stroker
For penis-owning individuals, the Jack Socket E-Stim Male Stroker is a traditional stroker, with the fun of electrostimulation as an added feature. Providing a satisfying throb to your masturbation, this toy also comes with a sample of electro-conductive lubricant for you to enjoy and experiment with your new stroker.
ElectaStim vs Electro-Sex; what’s the difference between these two brands?
ElectraStim
Since 2001, ElectraStim have been market leaders in producing high-spec products, responsible for multiple design innovations in their field (resulting in numerous industry awards) and have made a valuable contribution to the overall popularisation of electro sex. In short, they are contenders for being the best electro sex-toy company in the world; it’s as simple as that.
ElectaStim products, both their central units and attachments are definitely favoured by the experienced e-stim player. It also has to be said, many beginner users who opt for an ElectraStim product have usually been given a demonstration by our in-store staff which involves the customer holding an ElectraStim probe in their hand with the central unit on a low intensity.
Not only is this the best way to discover whether e-stim floats your boat, but it also does justice to the quality of ElectraStim’s products.
Electro-Sex
Perhaps lacking the pedigree and industry accolades of ElectraStim, but Electro-Sex has introduced some exciting attachments that no doubt has caused more celebrated electro sex companies to think “I wish we’d thought of that”, particularly their Testicle Stimulator & Penis Sheath and rectum stretching Expanded Butt Plug.
Electro-Sex tends to be more affordable than ElectraStim (certainly their central units) and has a less extensive range of attachments.
Unipolar toys, bipolar toys; what’s the difference?
ElectraStim offers both unipolar and bipolar attachments to plug into their central units, allowing for different forms of stimulation to be experienced solo or with a partner. Unipolar and bipolar toys simply refer to the need to complete the circuit with 2 ends, or just 1.
ElectraStim Unipolar
The simplest example of unipolar attachments and how they work are the electrode pads that come included with the Flick E-Stim Stimulator and the Flick Duo; if you only apply one pad to your body you won’t feel a thing, but if you stick a second pad to your body and complete the circuit, the flow of electricity can travel through both the stimulators and your body uninterrupted.
One advantage of this is the ability to have two different unipolar attachments (or stimulators, if you prefer that term) pleasuring different body parts at the same time. Safety Tip – as long as both body parts are below the waist, never use electro-sex devices above the waist.
ElectraStim Bipolar
Combining both electrodes (positive and negative), doesn’t require another attachment to complete the circuit and allow the flow of electricity to work its magic. Simply plug the bipolar attachment into an ElectraStim central unit, like the Flick or the Sensavox, and then insert or apply it to whatever body part it’s designed to stimulate.
Now you know the basics of electrostimulation, get ready to turn it up a notch on the voltmeter and start your tingling journey! Visit our Electro Sex Toys section to see our wide range of electro-sex toys, it’s electrifying.