BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

TENS unit

A TENS unit is an electronic device that delivers small electrical pulses to the skin via electrodes. Within BDSM, it is used for controlled electrical stimulation (e-stim), ranging from tingling and prickling to deep muscle contractions.

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Related terms

• Dominant
• Neon wand
• Electro play
• Electro-stimulation
• Bondage

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