What exactly is Blood Play?

The BDSM practice of Blood Play is categorized as “borderline play” because of the risks involved. It’s a taboo practice, as much for its dangerous aspect as for its shocking nature.

It is characterized by the deliberate bleeding and/or use of blood to smear, taste, drip, etc…

It aims to reach a certain state of transcendence, or carnal pleasure, in the act of transgressing a ban, but also of offering one’s body to another, in the image of ancient sacrifices. Or in mysticism, in the image of vampires, feeding on vital fluid.

Blood Play instruments

Many tools are used in this particular practice. Knives, needles, claws, and any sharp object, such as vampire paddles, scratching objects like vampire floggers, or vampire gloves.

They can be used to cut, claw, prick or even cut into the skin by friction, as with a whip.
The aim is above all to cause a cutaneous effraction, deep enough to reach the micro-vessels the skin surface, avoiding too great a depth, or too wide an area.

Blood Play safety

The practice is highly controversial, as the blood can cause infections due to blood-borne diseases. It can also cause participants to lose consciousness. Physical damage is also a major risk.

It is therefore crucial that those who wish to practice Blood Play commit to doing so safely.

This means:

• Use of sterile needles or clean, disinfected instruments intended for this purpose and dedicated to one recipient only.
• Use of appropriate disinfectants to clean the skin before and after the Blood Play session.
• Use of appropriate disinfectants for instruments before each session.
• Medical tests to prevent blood transmission.
• Respect for the limits of each participant.

Precautions for Blood Play

If you want to try Blood Play, it’s essential to discuss these precautions with your partner before you start.

You also need to make sure:

• That you are both in an emotionally fit state to participate in this practice.
• The recipient’s medical history, and any contraindications such as hemophilia and diabetes.
• That the recipient is not taking a blood thinner such as aspirin
• That none of the participants is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Have a basic knowledge of first aid

In conclusion, be aware of the risks associated with Blood Play, and proceed with caution.
All that’s left for you to do is enjoy the moment together.

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