BDSM Lexicon · Sensation & pain play

Wax play

Playing with candles and candle wax - also known as wax play - is a form of sensory play within BDSM in which warm drops of candle wax are applied to the skin of the sub. The play revolves around the interplay between heat, tension, pain, and surrender. Wax play is part of temperature play.

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Related terms

• Candles/candle wax
• Clitoris
• Jojoba oil
• Session
• Cupping

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