Wax Play and what candles to use

Wax Play and what candles to use

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Wax play seems to be becoming more popular over the last few years, not only among BDSM players but also among vanilla couples.  Nothing like a little hot wax to spice things up in the bedroom.

What is Wax Play?

Wax play has been around for years and is generally safe as long as you know what you are doing and have suitable candles on hand. Wax play falls under sensation play as it is thought to be very erotic to have your partner drip hot wax on your naked body while you wait in anticipation to feel the heat of the wax dripping on your body.

Believe me, though; nothing will kill the mood faster if the wax play goes wrong and you are trying to get hot wax off your body cause it’s burning you. The basics of wax play are simple and easy.

Don’t try to overthink it by buying expensive candles in candle holders. The safest and easiest way to include wax play in the bedroom is to ensure you use candles you can hold in your hand, so you can decide how much wax you want to drip on your partner’s body. If you use a candle in a candle holder, you risk pouring excess wax on your partner and possibly burning them or even yourself; if the candle holder gets too hot, only use candles that you can comfortably hold in your hand.

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Only use body-safe candles; you get candles that are made explicitly for wax play. When purchasing your candles, always look at the ingredients. Soy candles are the best when starting off with wax play, as they cool the quickest with contact. If you want something slightly hotter, you can use paraffin candles. Avoid candles that are made from beeswax or candles that have coloring or dyes as their melting point might change, which could cause burns. Doc Johnson Japanese Hot Wax Drip Bondage Candles or these from amazon are safe to use.

Some other tips worth remembering:

  • Always have a safeword; this will put both partners at ease, knowing they can stop at any time.
  • Use a dedicated area for wax play away from flammable materials and items; shit happens.
  • Have some lukewarm water nearby just in case there is a burn, and water will firm the wax immediately and prevent any further burning.
  • Consider the clean-up afterward; removing wax is a bitch. So use a plastic sheet or an old sheet you don’t mind ruining.
  • Oil up; removing dry wax from your body can be painful. Consider shaving the areas you plan on dripping wax on or put baby oil on beforehand; you will thank me later. ?
  • Let the candle burn for about 10 minutes before you start; always test the wax on yourself before you drip it over your naked partner. This way, you know what kind of heat they will be experiencing.
  • Start off with slow drips, building on the anticipation of your partner; you too can use the wax to outline shapes or words on your partner’s body.
  • Removing dried wax, you can use a plastic card like a credit card to remove the wax.

After the scene when you have removed all the wax, apply aloe vera cream to your partner’s body to help with the burn/sting of the wax play. This should always be included in your aftercare routine after using wax. It would soothe their body and bring your partner back down if they experienced subspace.

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Wax play has been around for years and is generally safe as long as you know what you are doing and have suitable candles on hand. Wax play falls under sensation play as it is thought to be very erotic to have your partner drip hot wax on your naked body while you wait in anticipation to feel the heat of the wax dripping on your body.

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