Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

that is extremely low amperage, but high frequency and voltage. When used
correctly, a violet wand is an extremely safe kink toy; when used incorrectly or
by the wrong people, not so much.
The safety concerns for violet wands are often confused with those for TENS
units, which we’ll discuss in the next section. The bottom line up front is, a
violet wand is safer to use than a TENS unit, and has an entirely different set of
safety precautions to be aware of. Contrary to popular belief, violet wands are
safe to use above the chest and on the head and face, as long as they’re kept
away from the eyes. Even though the wand is kept far from the eyes, contact
lenses and metal-framed eyeglasses should be removed as a precaution. Violet
wands should not be used on anyone who has implanted electronic devices such
as pacemakers, insulin pumps, or chemo-therapy pumps. Additionally, the wand
should be kept away from any metal in the body, such as replacement knee
joints, orthopedic pins and braces, or dental braces. Long ago, these types of
devices were sold as ultraviolet (UV) light and ozone generators, but the
amounts of UV light and ozone produced by a violet wand are insignificant and
should not be a concern to users.
Never use a violet wand around liquids. This includes not only showers, tubs,
and sinks, but any nearby liquid, including drinks which could spill and become
electrical conductors. If a violet wand gets wet, the full force of the household
electrical current could travel along the wet exterior of the wand and deliver a
potentially lethal shock.
Do not use the violet wand anywhere near flammable fumes, as the open spark
will ignite them, and could cause a fire or explosion. Flammable fumes may
include hair spray, rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, fresh paint fumes, lubricants,
and fuels for household lamps or air fresheners.
Many people wonder if a violet wand can be used internally in the mouth,
vagina or ass. The answer is yes, you can, as long as the device you’re using is a
true violet wand and you are using an electrode that is specifically designed for
such use. As a general rule, internal electrodes are built more ruggedly and have
a larger, sturdier plug than the standard 7/16” to prevent the electrode from
snapping off under pressure. In other words, if you’re interested in using a violet
wand for internal play, you’re going to have to buy one that will accept the
larger-sized plugs on internal electrodes.