Candle Wax Torture

Candle Wax Torture
Dripping candle wax — Playful or painful?
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My girlfriend and I like to drip hot candle wax on each other. Is that safe? Can there be any damage or anything? I wouldn't exactly want anything bad to happen to either of us down there... Thanks!
Plenty of people find wax play erotic, whether you're dripping the wax from a candle or spreading it on the body with a brush. As long as you're conscientious about safety and consent, wax play may help add some excitement to your sex life. When planning for your waxy sex play, it’s good to keep in mind what you’re hoping to get out of the experience because that can inform the type of wax you use and how you can keep you and your partners safer.
For starters, there are various types of wax, each having different melting points. Generally, the softer the wax, the lower the melting point. The lower the melting point, the less chance you have of ending up with a nasty burn in a potentially sensitive area. When considering household candles, votive candles melt around 135° Fahrenheit (F), taper candles at 140°F or higher, and beeswax at 145°F or higher. To avoid burns, it’s advised to use candles with a melting point below 125°F. Luckily, paraffin wax (the kind sold in bulk for canning) melts at around 120°F, which makes it a good candidate for wax play. All that said, additives such as color, perfume, and stearic acid (used to reduce shrinking and add hardness) can increase the wax's melting point and cause skin irritation.
While common household candles are an option for wax play, there are also candles specifically made for erotic play as it's often considered a form of BDSM, which stands for bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism. These candles are recommended as they’re designed with pleasure and safety in mind. For example, massage candles are made from soy wax and burn at lower temperatures than typical household candles, moving sensual play away from the risk of burns. It’s good to keep in mind that these types of candles can flake as they cool down so it might be helpful to have a plan for clean-up. Other candles made for erotic play are made from spa grade paraffin and melt between 80 to 91°F (well below the threshold of 125°F). These options may be sold as erotic low temperature candles, sadistic low temperature candles, and black light low temperature candles. Of these types of candles, the sadistic low temperature options create a stinging sensation for those wanting to enjoy that type of pleasure. As you plan for wax play, consider what type of experience you want as that can help guide you in choosing a type of candle to use.
Now that you’ve got more information about the types of candles, you may consider the following strategies for enjoying wax play in a lower risk manner:
Everyone's skin is unique and reacts differently to hot wax. Even with erotic play candles, irritation or burns may still occur. Communication is crucial for a mutually pleasurable experience, and it's especially critical when playing with hot wax. Talking with your partners beforehand about what each of you feels comfortable with, paying attention to non-verbal communication, and letting each other know what is or isn't pleasurable are good ways to get the most out of wax play.
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Wax play is a form of temperature play practiced in a BDSM context, in which wax from a candle is dripped onto a person's naked skin, in order to introduce a slight burning sensation to the skin.

This is considered a moderately advanced form of play. If done wrong, wax play can cause burns severe enough to require medical attention. [1]

Candle additives such as dye, oils, and scents may increase the melting point.

The melting point of wax can be lowered by adding mineral oil .

Different types of candles produce different temperatures of wax. They can range from warm and soothing to dangerously hot wax. There is significant difference between individuals' tolerance for heat, which can vary depending on exactly where the wax is applied.

Wax can splatter into the eyes, which may be harmful. [ citation needed ] Wax that is too hot can cause serious burns. Wax may be difficult to remove, particularly from areas with hair. A flea comb or a sharp knife may be necessary for wax removal; use of a knife for this purpose requires special skills, though a plastic card can work as well. Applying mineral oil or lotion before play can make wax removal easier.

Wax may pool and concentrate heat. Temperatures listed above only apply when wax is in equilibrium. [ citation needed ] Wax heated in any sort of pot must be stirred vigorously or there can be dangerous temperature variations. Some people may be allergic to perfumes and dyes. Whatever is above a burning candle can get very hot, even at distances that may be surprising. Candles may break and set fire to objects underneath or nearby. Wax is difficult to wash out of clothes and bed linens. People with certain diseases, skin conditions, or taking certain medications may require additional precautions. The page on waxing for hair removal has additional safety considerations.

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