We could not have been more delighted than to see the smiles, to hear the laughter and yelps, as our electro-play equipment and toys were used in a workshop that covered combining ropes with electro play.

Safety is hugely important in Shibari, Kinbaku and rope bondage: we cannot underline this often enough, and it rightly deserves a foundational place in all tuition. Safety is also of paramount importance when playing with electro-toys. So naturally, that was where the presentation started.

Fundamentals in place? Nerding done? It was time for an intense demo: not only did all the attendees have the chance to feel for themselves the output of some of our range of toys – they were also close enough to witness the trembling legs and droplets of sweat displayed by the bad-ass model as she squatted in a mean predicament with e-stim pads placed on her calves and thighs. Through all the shocks and zaps her reactions were unfiltered and highly appreciated. Laughter, smiles and shakes a-plenty!

Here at Ropes&Riggers we are privileged to have built relationships on implicit trust, communication, and a hefty dose of humour. We giggled and yelped along with the participants through a range of sensations: from the sharp, static fizz of violet wands and prods, via the disconcerting yet gentle waves of TENS pads, to the explosions of pain when wearing a pet’s shock collar on a thigh, to the ultimate in delightful agony: E-Stim plugs, pads and wires.

We could imagine that it helps to describe electro-play as possibly being similar to the varying degrees of impact play. Electro play also offers a wide spectrum of options: Where there is “surface” and “sting” of thin, whippy canes – or “deep” and “heavy” punches from fists, people may find they have preferences when deciding with which electro toys they most enjoy playing. Surface and static? Deeper, and in surges?

Not least, the type of rope being tied will influence the choice of electrical play.

A leg-shaking predicament? Perhaps E-Stim pads on the large muscle groups will provide a thrilling new dimension. Shame and semenawa? Possibly ripe for tantalizing threats of static shocks from a violet wand. Tied like a crab, or in a gynaecology chair? Sound-activated plugs might be an absolute (mind)-game.

We would love to hear about your own adventures; and whatever your predilections - be safe, be responsible, and enjoy your experiences!

Until next time,

R&R