E-stim 101…The Essentials to Achieving

Ecstasy &

Hands-Free Orgasms

First thing’s first… you need power

• TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

• technically Prescription only

• Will numb nerves over time for chronic pain relief

• EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)

• Most of what is publicly available

• “Hijacks” the signal from the brain to the muscle

• Makes the muscles move, stimulates rather than deadens nerves

• Violet Wand

• Surface, sparky. No muscle penetration

• New! Microcurrent (erasingpain.com)

• *Star Trek Medicine* Uses biofeedback to locate the source of the pain and stimulates the body to repair itself eliminating pain permanently

Different Types of Power Units

• Digital

• Pre-programmed patterns

• Remote Control

• Analog

• Turn-dial, no patterns

• Stereo/Audiostim

• Accepts MP3 files, live program and save your own for replay

So what do I look for?

• Number of channels

• Output intensity control, power levels

• High or low frequency

• Available pre-programmed patterns

• User-friendly controls

• Twist dials or push buttons

• Auto shut-off/Timer

• Input Capabilities

Pros & Cons

• Self-adhesive vs. not• Convenience, wrap/sticky gel, allergies

• Beginner power unit vs advanced• Analog, Digital, Audio

• Commercial vs Do-It-Yourself• Cost, Shaping, Skill/Tools

• TENS/EMS vs Violet Wand

• Pads vs clamps, cloth vs silicone, etc etc etc

Understanding terminology

• Pulse width/amplitude (hertz)- How deep does it penetrate?

• Pulse frequency/wavelength (rate)- How fast does it go?

• “Constant” misnomer

• Output-Amperes (amps)/Volts- How strong is it?

• Waveform, output pattern- What does it feel like?

• Sine, square, interferential, sinus, monophasic, biphasic, etc.

Understanding terminology

• Amperage (amps for short) is a measure of the AMOUNT of electricity used.

• Voltage (volts) measures the pressure, or FORCE, of electricity.

• Wattage (watts)amps x volts gives you the a measure of the WORK that electricity does per second.

• Example: Electricity through a wire is like water through a garden hose. How much can fit through depends on the diameter (amps). The pressure depends on how far open the faucet is (volts). The total work (watts) is both combined.

Unipolar vs Bipolar vs TripolarUni= One. Bi=2. Must have 2 to create a pathway

Connections

What plugs into my machine? Leadwires

• 2.5mm 3.5mm 4mm (aka 2.35mm shrouded)

• Other specialty (EMPI, etc.)

Leadwires

• 2 pin

• 4 pin

• 2 snap

• 4 snap

• 2 banana plug

• Heavy Duty Long

• 2 or 4

• Gator Clip

• Low-profile

• Splitters (Y cables)

• Joiners

• Extensions

• Triphase

Leadwires

Connections

What plugs into my toys?

• Pin (2mm)

Banana (4mm)

• Snap

• Standard is 3.5mm

• XL is 3.9mm

Adapters

• Almost any connection can be turned into anything else.

• Remember…

plugs into machine versus accessory connectors.

Not the same thing!

• Or all-in-one, get a gator clip leadwire that can attach to

anything.

Principles of electrical pathways

• “Positive” and “Negative- completing the circuit

• With e-stim, red/black doesn’t matter. Think 1+1=2

• Path of least resistance

• Conductivity capability

• Surface area implications

• SIZE MATTERS!

• Not all power units can handle all accessories

Conductors

• Silver

• Gold

• Copper

• Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Zinc

• Stainless Steel

• Conductive Cloth

• Conductive Rubber/Carbon

• H2O (saline, baking soda)

• Do It Yourself

• Tapes, plug and connector blanks, adhesive, solder, etc.

Electrode Pads

• Self-Adhesive, reusable

Unipolar Bipolar More

• Non-adhesive

Electrode positioning

• Think:

What do I want to feel?

Where do I want to stimulate to feel it?

Thus, Where do I want the current to flow?

Place one unipolar device at either end or on both sides

Be aware of landmarks such as muscles, nerves and

acupressure points in the area

Electrode positioning

Care of Electrode pads

• Clean the skin prior to placement

• Use a skin-prep spray

• Keep the plastic protectors they come on

• After use, lightly rinse the sticky surface to

remove debris

• Replace onto plastic protectors.

• Average longevity is 6-8 uses per pad

• You can extend their life with

Tensive or Tac gel

Insertables

•Unipolar vs Bipolar vs Tripolar

•Stripe vs Panel

Lubricant

• Electro-conductive Water-based only, NO SILICONE

• Salt-water, can add baking sodaSterile

Cleanup

• Cleaner and Hospital-grade disinfectant

• Bacteria, Fungal, Virus and more!

• Spray or wipes

Safety First!

• The above the waist stim debate- get the facts and make your own decision.

• In general, old wives tale with the exception of heart arrhythmias or pacemakers

• Not when pregnant

• Consult with a physician or physical therapist if you have epilepsy or pain of an undiagnosed origin

• Commercially produced units only- NEVER connect directly to batteries or audio/speaker outputs

Safety First!

• Never directly on piercings. E-Stim may cause burns at

high voltage levels on small contact areas.

• Locations: NEVER

• Throat (carotid sinus)/Larynx. Can close the airway

• Eyes/eyelids. In fact, never above the neck especially across the

head. Face

• Broken or irritated skin

• Inflamed joints

• Near medical implants of any kind (stay 6 inches away from insulin

pumps, pacemakers, ports, etc.)

Sum it Up

• Don’t just plug and play

• Start slow

• Let the receiver control things at first

• What works for one person may not work for another,

e-stim is highly highly individual

If in doubt, ask an expert. We recommend the discussion

forums at www.socialstim.org or live chat with us most

afternoons/evenings at www.currentpleasures.com. We

also answer emails promptly.

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Insertables

• Unipolar

• Conductive Rubber

• Bipolar

• Plastic vs silicone

• Triphase

• Pair with outside ring or pad

(or anal on female)

Combination Sensations

• +Suction +vibration +compression

For Him

For Her

Starter Kits

Adapter Kits

Leadwire Kits

Electrode Pads

• Our specialty! Many exclusive designs.

Conductive Cloth

• Therapeutic to erotic….

use when damp

Conductive Carbon Rubber

• Use water-based lubricant

Clamps

• Unipolar Bipolar Adjustable

Power Units

Stainless Steel, Urethral Sounds

Do It Yourself