For many wax play is one of the first experiences within the
BDSM realm, this is also the reason that so many people end up getting
accidentally hurt. All too often someone is watching a pornographic movie and
sees someone drip wax on his or her partner and suddenly they are rummaging
through their kitchen cabinets looking for a candle that they can experiment
with. “It looked so easy in the movie…” or “The women in the movie seemed to
really like it so...” are phrases the emergency room staff have undoubtedly
heard time and time again. Although most individuals probably make up some
story about accidentally dropping a candle on their naked genitals or knocking
a candle over and splashing wax all over their bare back as they turned; having
worked in an ER I myself heard a few excuses such as these, although you
honestly are suspicious about the method of the injury the means is always
quite clear. Wax play done improperly can lead to first and second-degree
burns, pain and permanent scarring.
Although wax play is simplistic in nature there are a few
very basic safety tips and details that you need to know prior to exploring the
wondrous avenue.
First, like with any BDSM play; know your weapon. There are
several things you must know about the wax you are using before you can use it.
What type of wax are you using? Each type of wax has a
different melting point. The melting point is the temperature that the wax must
be to go from solid to liquid and remain so.
Type of Wax Melting point Fahrenheit
Paraffin 120 – 145 degrees
Low temp wax 120 – 125 degrees
Standard jar candles 125 – 135 degrees