Temperature play is a form of BDSM where objects and substances are used to stimulate the body's neuroreceptors for heat and cold for sensual effect.

 

 

Types of Temperature Play

Fire play is a form of temperature play that involves using flame on or very close to the skin. Usually considered a form of edge play - frequently exciting, but with significant dangers. The sensations inflicted in most fire play scenes aren't painful (much like hot wax play or sensation play). Fire play also rarely leaves marks on the skin - though some people deliberately burn the skin slightly to leave it red and irritated.

Ice play usually involves running pieces of ice across a person's naked skin. In popular culture this form of cold temperature play is frequently shown as foreplay to suggest sex with a flair of kink/interest but which may not be classed as BDSM. In BDSM, it's not uncommon for ice play to be used more elaborately. 

a little bit more about cold and heat exposure...

One of the simplest ways to engage in cold and heat exposure is with glass sex toys that are built to withstand temperature play. These toys can either be placed in the fridge for cold exposure or inside a sex toy warming pouch for heat exposure. With both heat and cold exposure, other torture methods are sometimes applied at the same time. 

 

Glass toys are naturals when it comes to temperature play.

 

Glass picks up and retains body heat very nicely, becoming warm and organic-feeling. Glass can also be placed in a glass of ice water if it’s a cool effect that you seek—this may not sound appealing in the middle of winter, but cool glass can be quite sensual on a hot summer day. I recommend gently heating and cooling using hot water or ice water, and not boiling, freezing or microwaving a glass toy, mostly because these methods will make the glass too hot or too cold to safely use on your body.

Glass toys can also be used with any type of lubricant—water-based, silicone or oil-based—and, because of their smooth surface, very little lube is needed to make them deliciously slick. Because glass is nonporous, it can be sterilized and is very easy to keep clean. You can even put it in the dishwasher with the rest of your glassware! Glass’ hard surface is also excellent for G-spot or prostate play, since many people find a firm touch is needed to stimulate these spots.

These specialized sex toys are designed to hold their temperature, so you can experiment with warm and cool sensations to your heart’s content. But there are a few things you need to know about glass dildos and temperature play before trying it yourself.

 

 

 

Heating Up Your Glass Dildo

Turn the temperature up on your sex life with a warm glass dildo! These soothing sex toys are ideal for massages, where their warmth can relax even the sorest muscles. Warm glass dildos also feel more lifelike and natural when you use them in other places too. The best method of heating your glass dildo is to immerse it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.

Cooling Down Your Glass Dildo

Give yourself goosebumps in all kinds of places with a chilly glass dildo! Cool glass dildos a great way to shock your lover, while making their nipples extra perky! They’re like ice cubes that won’t melt all over your sheets or on the night stand. To chill down your glass dildo, simply immerse it a bowl of cool water for a few minutes. If it’s not cold enough for your tastes, you can even add a few ice cubes for spine-tingling stimulation.

Although glass toys can break if dropped or struck against a hard surface, it should not break under normal use, unless you have muscles made of steel. If you do crack or chip a glass toy, that toy is no longer safe to use  but you can recycle it into a beautiful piece of art - they sure are!

Read the blog "all about glass toys" to learn more.