![]() "Some individuals enjoy impact play to remove the wax, but this can be messy. "Depending on the type of wax, you may be able to pull it off," explains Ness. Here's what you need to know about wax play clean-up. £20 at Lovehoney What should I do about clean up?ĭripping wax all over someone's sounds hot, right? Well, that may well be the case, but it can also be messy af. ![]() "Wax play candles only reach a certain temperature, so the wax itself is safe and shouldn’t burn the skin." "Individuals should only purchase candles designed for wax play, as these will often be referred to as “body safe”, and sold by approved adult retailers," says Ness. In order to avoid the risk of burns and bodily harm, we would always recommend that anyone looking to get started with wax play tried a specifically designed candle intended for use in wax play. Remember, wax play is a relatively high risk activity, which involves playing with an open flame, so there are considerable safety concerns to be aware of. "I wouldn’t recommend individuals to explore solo wax play as there is a higher risk of experiencing some very nasty burns or injuries as there is not a second party involved." Ness also recommends avoiding wax play as a solo activity. You should also keep in mind that wax should always be kept away from your eyes, as it can be blinding. Is wax play safe?Īs already highlighted, there will always be safety concerns with wax play due to the risk of burns. It’s essential that wax play is performed with someone that you trust," says Ness. "While some do find it enjoyable, ensuring you have your partner’s consent is important, as well as understanding that wax play can potentially lead to injuries from either the flame or the heat of the wax if safety rules aren’t applied. ![]() Wax play within this context is also considered a more advanced form of BDSM, so we would advise not to try it if you are a beginner or inexperienced with sub/dom dynamics. Remember that when using wax in pain play, there are risks of burns and safe words are always necessary. "Sometimes wax play can be used in a BDSM setting as allowing someone to drip wax over your body can take a lot of trust, and is sometimes seen as a submissive act," she says. ![]() It’s up to those exploring wax play how they fully interpret it."Īnd on that note.what *is* the relationship between wax play and BDSM? As Ness explains, wax play can be a part of BDSM scenarios if so desired. Some may see any of these types of play as kinky and others may incorporate them into vanilla bedroom play. "All forms offer their own type of pleasure. When using a body-safe, specifically-designed candle (for example one that becomes a body oil when melted), the wax applied to the body can sometimes be used as a massage oil for a relaxing or sensual experience. "There are actually three forms of wax play that are often enjoyed, and I like to refer to them as the type that aims to hurt, the type that aims to relax, and the type that aims to be sensual," she explains. The other person in the scenario, who is applying the wax, might enjoy a sense of power play.Īccording to Ness Cooper, Lovehoney sexpert, the realities of wax play can be more layered and complex. For the person on the receiving end, there is a slight burning sensation from when wax hits the skin. Let's start at the beginning: what even is wax play? Put simply, wax play involves applying hot, molten wax from a candle onto a sexual partner's skin. Intrigued? We were too, which is why we called up Lovehoney sex expert Ness Cooper for the ultimate guide to wax play. But, like they say, with great power comes great responsibility: it's important to read up on how to embrace wax play safely, avoiding burns, and consensually, with safe words and open communication. It's hot, it's sticky and it's (potentially) very fun. Welcome to the wonderful world of wax play.
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