Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )
Piercing, Scarification & BrandingAny BDSM activity involving needles, pins, nails or hooks which pierce the skinrequires meticulous care to prevent serious infections or the spread ofcommunicable diseases. Even so, as long as it is done by a trained, experiencedperson who observes proper sanitation protocols, it doesn’t have to bedangerous.NeedlesBDSM needle play can take many forms, most of which it involve piercing theskin with hypodermic or acupuncture needles. Strictly speaking, needles aren’tinherently painful by themselves, but the obvious and often palpablepsychological effects of needle play can make it interesting indeed. Some peoplehave reported endorphin highs and even orgasms from needle play, but howmuch of that is physical, versus psychological, is debatable.The most common forms of needle play usually consist of placing acupunctureneedles into various fleshy parts of the body to induce or reduce fear, createaesthetically pleasing patterns or designs, stimulate the nervous system, cause orreduce pain, and for other therapeutic reasons. Acupuncture needles may beinserted into the flesh perpendicular to the skin or at a secant, where the needleis pushed through a fold of skin in such a way that the tip emerges again, leavingonly the center part of the needle shaft below the skin. This aesthetic mode ofneedle play has recently become quite popular as a way to anchor decorativecorset lacing to a person’s back or chest.Hypodermic needles are also used in BDSM needle play, though less often thanacupuncture needles, for fairly obvious reasons. Hypodermic needles arehollow, and designed to inject or sample fluids from the body; that means theneedle has to be thicker and will usually produce a slightly more painful poke.Some studies have shown that roughly 10% of the population suffers fromtrypanophobia, which is the fear of hypodermic needles. Whether that statisticholds up in the kink population is anyone’s guess, but the most common form offetish-related hypodermic needle play occurs in BDSM medical role-playscenes.Both acupuncture and hypodermic needles can be purchased from any local oronline medical supply retailer. Hypodermic needles are typically sold separately
from the syringe portion, and range in size from 6 to 32 gauge. The higher thegauge, the smaller the diameter of the needle will be. For intradermal injections,use a 26 to 28 gauge needle that is 3/8” to 3/4” in length. For intramuscular use,a 26 to 30 gauge needle 7/8” to 1-1/2” long is appropriate. For subcutaneousinjections, use a 19 to 27 gauge needle ½” to 5/8” long. A box of 100hypodermic needles without the syringes will typically cost $20 to $30 at amedical supply store.Acupuncture needles are constructed very differently from hypodermic needles.Since they aren’t hollow, they can be made much, much thinner. They alsotypically have either a thicker end or thin plastic handle, and sometimes theycome with a small knob, loop or bead at the handle end. The needles areextremely flexible, which is why many are sold with a coil, tube or sleeve whichmakes handling and inserting the needles much easier. Acupuncture needlesusually range from 12mm to 25mm in thickness, and from 1” to 2” in length.Retailers typically market them in quantities of 100, 500 or 1000, with anaverage price of about $15 for a package of 100.Safety, as you may well imagine, is a big deal when it comes to needle play.Never engage in needle play with someone whose experience and skill level isunknown to you. Do not simply take someone’s word on whether or not theyknow what they’re doing. The best way to judge a Top’s credibility when itcomes to needle play is to observe him at it, and to speak to people who havescened with him previously.Needle play should only be done with brand new, sterile, medical grade needles,and never with sewing needles or anything else that isn’t specifically designedfor this kind of use. Never re-use a needle, even on the same person. Needletips degrade significantly with each use which not only make them more painful,but creates a larger and more ragged wound which increases the chances of aninfection.Always dispose of used needles by placing them into a hard receptacle, such asan empty soda bottle, detergent bottle, or jar. That way, they won’t stabsomeone who inadvertently grabs or brushes up against a trash bag full ofneedles. When possible and practical, label the container with the word“biohazard.”Before engaging in needle play, always wash your hands with a strong anti-
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from the syringe portion, and range in size from 6 to 32 gauge. The higher the
gauge, the smaller the diameter of the needle will be. For intradermal injections,
use a 26 to 28 gauge needle that is 3/8” to 3/4” in length. For intramuscular use,
a 26 to 30 gauge needle 7/8” to 1-1/2” long is appropriate. For subcutaneous
injections, use a 19 to 27 gauge needle ½” to 5/8” long. A box of 100
hypodermic needles without the syringes will typically cost $20 to $30 at a
medical supply store.
Acupuncture needles are constructed very differently from hypodermic needles.
Since they aren’t hollow, they can be made much, much thinner. They also
typically have either a thicker end or thin plastic handle, and sometimes they
come with a small knob, loop or bead at the handle end. The needles are
extremely flexible, which is why many are sold with a coil, tube or sleeve which
makes handling and inserting the needles much easier. Acupuncture needles
usually range from 12mm to 25mm in thickness, and from 1” to 2” in length.
Retailers typically market them in quantities of 100, 500 or 1000, with an
average price of about $15 for a package of 100.
Safety, as you may well imagine, is a big deal when it comes to needle play.
Never engage in needle play with someone whose experience and skill level is
unknown to you. Do not simply take someone’s word on whether or not they
know what they’re doing. The best way to judge a Top’s credibility when it
comes to needle play is to observe him at it, and to speak to people who have
scened with him previously.
Needle play should only be done with brand new, sterile, medical grade needles,
and never with sewing needles or anything else that isn’t specifically designed
for this kind of use. Never re-use a needle, even on the same person. Needle
tips degrade significantly with each use which not only make them more painful,
but creates a larger and more ragged wound which increases the chances of an
infection.
Always dispose of used needles by placing them into a hard receptacle, such as
an empty soda bottle, detergent bottle, or jar. That way, they won’t stab
someone who inadvertently grabs or brushes up against a trash bag full of
needles. When possible and practical, label the container with the word
“biohazard.”
Before engaging in needle play, always wash your hands with a strong anti-
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