Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

bacterial soap, and use a fingernail brush to get under the nails. Disinfecting the
bottom’s skin at the puncture site won’t accomplish much if you are just going to
touch it again with dirty fingers. Swab the site with alcohol just prior to play to
ensure that pathogens on the surface of the skin aren’t transported into the
bloodstream by the needle.
When piercing the skin on a secant (where both ends of the needle are exposed
to the air) always swab the exposed end of the needle with alcohol again before
removing them. Otherwise, when you pull the tip (which has been exposed to
the air and possibly to other materials) through the skin while removing it, it can
pull pathogens into the bloodstream.
After the needles are removed, the puncture site should be disinfected
immediately, and perhaps again in a few hours. Needle punctures may not look
like wounds, particularly if there is no blood, but they are, and can result in nasty
infections if they aren’t properly cared for. Despite all of these dire warnings,
the truth of the matter is, you probably have more to worry about - at least, in
terms of infection - from being scratched by your family pet.
When engaging in needle play with someone for the first time, you should
always ask if the person has (or has ever had) hemophilia, thrombus, blood clots,
a stroke or heart condition, and whether they are taking prescription blood
thinners or have taken any aspirin within the past five days. For individuals who
fall into those categories, even a tiny needle prick can be a problem. Someone
who is prone to blood clots should not engage in needle play, which could result
in clots forming in the blood stream or a reduction of capillary blood flow to
some areas. Additionally, people with certain types of heart conditions can be
very susceptible to infections of the heart, and often have to take antibiotics
before any procedure that might introduce pathogens into their blood stream -
even a visit to the dentist for a teeth cleaning. Needless to say, if a teeth
cleaning can pose a potential hazard to someone with a heart condition, it’s a
pretty safe bet that being poked with dozens of needles probably will, too.
Take care to avoid bony areas such as joints, sternum, hands, wrists, feet or the
spine. Stay away from nerve clusters, sensitive organs, and major blood
vessels. Obviously, you should always steer clear of the eyes, or for that matter,
the face in general. Certain parts of a person’s genitalia and nipples can be
pierced in nipple play, but it will usually be exceedingly painful, and should be
approached with extreme caution due to the high density of blood vessels and