Needles and BDSM - how do they go together? It goes together very well, because it is a form of top and bottom play. However, there is a high risk of injury with this type of play. Needling is therefore a dangerous form of kink and is considered edge play.
Real needles are actually used. However, only medical material may be used and there is a lot to consider.
How do needles work?
With BDSM needles, real needles are used, just like those used by doctors when taking blood or giving vaccinations. There are different thicknesses, which are measured in units of gauge. The cannulas are 18 to 26 gauge. Irritatingly, a smaller gauge number means a larger needle diameter.
Finally, the selected needle is pierced just below the surface of the skin, as some children do in the fingertip, for example. Only the upper layer of skin is pierced so that the needle comes out again directly without even a drop of blood flowing. Depending on the area of the body, this may not even hurt.
However, it can also go deeper. Blood can flow with the BDSM needle if more than just the upper layer of skin is punctured. And yes, this is exactly what some BDSM needle lovers want.
The needles can even be used to pierce temporarily. As we are talking about BDSM needles here, we are of course not talking about ear piercing. Here, the needles are more likely to be pierced in the nipples or in intimate areas.
Why people like needles
Some people just want to feel their body and the best way to do this is to feel a slight pain. This naturally occurs when the needles are inserted in particular places. In this case, the BDSM nipples are very excited about the coming pain and exude an energy that makes you want more.
But it's not just the breasts that are ideal for needling. The whole body can theoretically be covered with the needles. The top sticks the needles, the bottom receives them and can become a living work of art if the needles are arranged in a special way.
In short, for some it is art, for others it is simply arousing to feel the pain or to be able to feel themselves. Of course, it is also an absolute sign of confidence to allow something like this to happen.
Don't just go for it!
There are a few things to bear in mind before you start using the needles. BDSM needles must always be of medical origin. Never use normal sewing needles! You can get needles from pharmacies or fetish stores.
These products are always disposable. They should therefore only be used once and then disposed of properly.
Everything should be sterilized before use. The needle must be sterile, as must the surrounding area. Your hands must be disinfected, as well as the parts of the bottom's body that you want to pierce. If your hands are disinfected, you should still wear latex gloves.
You must be familiar with the anatomy of the human body. Read up extensively and, if necessary, take a course on human anatomy. And find out how to use hypodermic needles correctly.
Last but not least, the consent of all those involved is of course necessary. Nothing works without trust and, ideally, you should also discuss beforehand what, where and for how long you will be pricked.
Prepare for aftercare
You should also prepare everything well for the aftercare. There is always a residual risk of unwanted injuries. So always have wound disinfectant wipes and wound healing ointment to hand. Mental well-being must also be taken care of. Supporting and talking to each other afterwards is at least as important as treating any physical wounds.
Start lightly with the nerve wheel
If you are not yet confident with the injection needles, you can have them gently pricked first. The metal nerve wheel can be used for this purpose. It is simply run over the skin and gives a slight tingling sensation. The blood circulation is stimulated, but not a single drop of blood flows.
The nerve wheel does not puncture the skin. It is more like a somewhat prickly massage and can be very stimulating. Sometimes this is also a good foreplay before the real doctor games begin.
