{"id":40609,"date":"2023-07-04T07:51:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T05:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=40609"},"modified":"2023-07-11T02:01:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T00:01:25","slug":"beginners-guide-to-wax-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/beginners-guide-to-wax-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner\u2019s Guide to Wax Play at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re ready to turn up the heat this summer, then wax play might be exactly what you need. It’s a kink that’s been gaining popularity in recent years, with more and more people curious to dabble in the world of kinks.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those curious to try new things, and excited about pleasurable pain, wax play is a great place to start. And no, you don’t need to be an expert to try it at home! All you need is a little bit of knowledge and preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wax Play Guide for Beginners\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

What Is Wax Play?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A wax play is a form of <\/span>temperature play<\/span><\/a> that’s popular amongst BDSM practitioners. It involves using low-temperature wax candles and pouring hot wax on a naked person’s skin to elicit (pleasurable) pain amongst an array of other different sensations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is Wax Play Arousing?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wax play can be arousing for a few different reasons. First and foremost \u2013 novelty. Introducing something new to the bedroom is key to maintaining passion in a long-term relationship. And <\/span>couples who regularly introduce novel activities report<\/span><\/a> having higher overall sexual and relationship satisfaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wax play can be one of the things you and your partner try together for the first time. It’s a relatively easy and safe way to try something kinky if you’re both curious about dabbling in the world of BDSM.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, in the BDSM community and among BDSM practitioners, wax play often falls into two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n