Sexual Torture
The practice of inflicting pain for sexual gratification is widespread and crosses cultural borders. There seems to be an inherent need for a large section of the population to either give or receive pain as part of the effort to increase the intensity of sexual orgasm or as a mental tool to heighten excitement. This torture can be as minimal as spanking or as extensive as S&M. Some common terms and instuments:
Spanking--this is a popular foreplay activity. Both men and women enjoy being on both ends, giving or receiving. Some contend that the heat of the spanking on the buttocks increases blood flow into the pelvic regions, thereby increasing the intensity of the orgasm. Others most likely are stimulated by the site of their partners buttocks and the interplay of hand on cheek. Spanking can be done with the hand or with instruments.
Bondage--this is the restraint, by rope, handcuffs, or other means, of a sexual partner or partners. Strictly speaking, this is not torture as pain is not inflicted.
BDSM--this is a combination of bondage and pain. The initials are said to stand for "bondage and Sado-masochism." During bdsm play, a partner is restrained, often in painful or degrading ways. Sometimes it is the tightness of the ropes which cut off blood and induce swelling which causes the pain. Or it can be spanking, nipple clips, speculums, or other sex "toys."
S&M--sado-masochism is the direct infliction or acceptance of pain. Usually more intense than bdsm, one can give pain (sadist) or receive it (masochist). At the extremes, this can include piercing, beatings, torture devices, and more, and it can and sometimes results in injury. Practitioners of S&M usually have a "Stop" signal in which the receiver can immedialty stop all activity should it become too dangerous or painful.
Nipple Clamps--these are probably the most popular S&M "toy." They can be elaboraelty made metal clamps with locking clasps, or they can be simple clothespins. Nipple clamps are locked on to the nipple, to the lips of the vagina, to the penis and scrotum, or to any tender area. Many nipple clamp fetish lovers try to put as many clamps as possible on their bodies.
Speculums--this simple doctors tool is used in sexual torture and as a visual aid. The speculum is inserted into the vagina, opened to its greatest amount, and left in place.
Domination/Submission--this master/slave relationship has a dominatrix, or master, degrading and controlling the submissive, or slave. The slave is collared and controlled, and must do everything the master demands. Only after a long period of obedience will the slave be allowed to "service" the master.
Titty Torture--a small offshoot of S&M, titty torture adherents focus almost exclusivley on the breast. Breasts are tied off around the base so that the blood supply is cut off and the breast enlarges as blood cannot find a way out (women report having orgasms soley as a result of the ropes being removed and the blood flowing back out.) Nipple clamps may be used or tit spanking. The actions are the same as in more general S&M, however other regions are often ignored, and the recipient is always a woman.
Sexual Asphyxiation--this is a very dangerous practice which kills thousands each year from accidents. Many people contend that orgasms are highly intensified when the body is cut off from oxygen. So people strangle themselves to the point of losing consciousness right at the moment of orgasm. Experienced couples probably do not suffer too many accidents, but people masturbating while alone can accidently kill themselves if they use nooses to cut off the flow of oxygen. One study estimated that sexual asphyxiation is the 6th leading cause of death among men 20-40 years old, but the number is open to debate.
Wax Dripping--this practice is growing in popularity. The "victim" is restrained, then candles are lit and held over her or him. As the wax melts, it falls on the body. While the wax can give firstt degree burns, this is a favorite of many masochist who then parade their naked bodies around with the cool, hardened wax on them like war medals.