Sensation play
Sensation play, also known as sensual play or sensory play, is an act where senses are engaged in various ways to heighten
As opposed to mental forms of erotic play such as
Sensation play can be an
Types
General sensory play
Many couples that would not consider themselves active in
Unlike BDSM, sensual play is soft and, according to Dr Celina Criss, "Pain never needs to be involved in sensual sensory play...Think gentle touches, delicious
BDSM
Sensation play in
Note that safety and consent are of paramount importance in the practice of more intense forms of sensation play. People engaging in such activities should adhere to the principles of "safe, sane and consensual" or of "risk-aware consensual kink".
Examples
Sensual play acts range from light to gentle, such as:
- Two partners exploring the sensations of intimacy while blindfolded
- Unusual textures such as
- Erotic tickling
- Blowing or breathing on the skin[6]
- Whispering in, or kissing, the ears[7]
- Intimacy in a bathtub or spa[8]
- Neck kissing, licking or nibbling[9]
To more pain-inducing or hazardous interactions:
- mummification
- Contact with intense temperatures, such as ice or hot wax
- Biting and clawing
- flogging, bondage suspension and other BDSMrelated activities.
- Clamping parts of the body with clothespins, forceps, nipple clamps or similar devices.
- Other implements that may not normally be used in a sexual context, such as an electric toothbrush. These items may be referred to as pervertibles within the BDSM community.
Media
The Motion Picture Association film rating system uses the descriptor "sensuality" for films that exhibit some erotically suggestive images or scenes.[10][11] The usage of "sensuality" has been met with some criticism because audiences confuse it with "sexuality", another common descriptor in movie ratings.[12]
See also
References
- India Times.
- ^ 8 ways to increase sensual play in the bedroom By Jenni Holdsworth from Independent Online. South Africa. September 11, 2018. Retrieved 8 June, 2023.
- ^ a b c d A beginner's guide to sensation play By Gigi Engle on Mashable.
- ^ What Is Sensation Play? By O.school.
- ISBN 9780822394914.
- ^ SENSUAL TOUCH: THE CORNERSTONE OF A GREAT SEX LIFE. by The Hart Centre.
- ^ Are ear orgasms real, and how can people stimulate the ears? Medically reviewed by Janet Brito, Ph.D., LCSW, CST — By Carolyn Farnsworth. Medical News Today. Retrieved 7 June, 2023.
- ^ Love in the Tub by Cosmopolitan
- ^ The Truth About Why Neck Kisses Feel So Effing Good by Candice Jalili from Cosmopolitan
- ^ WHAT THE MOVIE RATINGS MEAN TheTVBOSS.org. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- Jacksonville.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- Mtv.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.