Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

torsion is another serious risk that should be checked out immediately when
suspected. Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord (which suspends
the testes) becomes twisted and cuts off the blood supply to the testes. The
result is typically immediate and severe pain; if testicular torsion is suspected,
you should seek immediate medical treatment. In cases where testicular torsion
is the diagnosis, prompt surgery is usually the only way to save the testes.
Interestingly, testicular torsion is sometimes referred to as “winter syndrome,”
due to the fact that it occurs more frequently in low temperatures. That’s
something you might want to keep in mind when playing in cool environments.
Weights & Stretching
The use of weights is a form of sensation play or torture that is most commonly
applied to a woman’s nipples or labia, or to a man’s scrotum. The weights
themselves can take any form, from common heavy household items to
commercially produced training weights. The focus of weight play is typically
less on the weights, themselves, but on how the weights are attached to the
sensitive body parts in question. The methods employed usually consist of
clamps or alligator clips when it comes to the labia or nipples. Rings, testicle
cuffs and parachutes are commonly used on the scrotum.
Suspending a heavy weight from a woman’s nipples or labia can often be far
more difficult than it looks. The difficulty arises when a suspended mass
becomes heavy enough to force the clamp or clip to slip off of its moorings. To
combat this unfortunate tendency, it often becomes necessary to use clamps or
clips with non-slip gripping surfaces, which usually means teeth or something
similar. This, of course, creates a whole new set of potential problems involving
the triple-threat combination of great weight, sharp teeth, and sensitive body
parts, which can result in ripping, tearing or lacerations.
When it comes to males, the natural silhouette of the scrotum makes hanging
things from them a little simpler, if not safer. Rings and testicle cuffs made of
metal, rubber, PVC or leather are often used for this purpose, but the CBT (cock
and ball torture) toy that is specifically designed for suspending weights from the
scrotum is called a parachute. A parachute is a small, conically-shaped device,
typically made of leather, which attaches around the scrotum. Around its hem,
there are usually short lengths of chain dangling, which gives it the appearance
of a tiny leather parachute, and hence its name. There are many variations
available on the market, including some designed and marketed specifically as