Paraffin candles melt at a hotter temperature and require more care – they burns at 47-66C.īeeswax – used for longer-burning candles like tea lights or storm candles – is the hottest burning wax. The safest to use is soy, which melts around 46C and cools quickly on contact with the skin. Wax play candles burn a little bit hotter, and the slight heat of the wax is part of the fun, but they’re still specially formatted for wax play. You light the wick then when the candles starts to melt, drip the oils directly on to the skin (checking first they are not too hot). Something like this rose oil candle from Oskia (£36, .uk) is good because the wax doesn’t get too hot and is specially formulated to be used on the skin. Massage candles burn at a super low temperature and cause no pain at all. But the more information you have, the better prepared you’ll be for the fun…and the reality.For a beginner, a specially designed candle is a good idea. Obviously this isn’t everything there is to know about wax play, and if we ever get to try it, we’ll share what we learn. I’ll let wax players tell us if that’s true or not. Applying mineral oil to the skin before play may make removal easier. If you have long hair, pull it up and out of the way. You may want to avoid parts of the body with lots of hair, as I’ve been told, it can get stuck in there for a loooong time and be a nightmare to get the wax out.Some people like to use their nails for extra sensation. Lay down a sheet, tarp, or old shower curtain where you’re going to play to catch the extra wax.Plan for Clean UpĮveryone who loves wax play tells me it’s amazing, beautiful, and sensational (pun intended) but clean up can be a nightmare if you’re not prepared. Subs and bottoms, don’t be afraid to say something doesn’t feel right. Tops/Doms, check in with your partner frequently. Take your time and test your reaction before you strip down and commit to a scene. If you have a skin condition, like eczema, or you’re taking medication you may react differently than someone who isn’t. You can’t predict every reaction you’ll have to a substance, but communicate with your partner. If you’re willing to have hot wax dripped on your bare skin (and I am!) talk about any allergies or sensitivities you might have. You might have to hold one type of candle at a different level than another to get the same sensation. Although “cool” is a relative term - it will still be warm or hot. The higher you hold the candle, the “cooler” the wax is when it lands. The Higher You Drop, the Cooler the Wax FeelsĮveryone I’ve ever watched or talked to about wax play says the same thing. Make sure you have a way to put out a flame quickly – water, a damp cloth, hell, even a fire extinguisher if you’re paranoid like I am.Don’t place lit candles on the floor or on unstable surfaces.Move anything flammable – like paper and oils – away from the place you want to play.Have a non-flammable place to set your candle between drips like a bowl.Never leave a burning candle unattended.Practice Fire SafetyĪnyone else remember the school lessons of Stop, Drop, and Roll during fire safety week? You’re going to need to know more than that before you start playing with fire. If you’re unsure, buy candles made specifically for wax play. Pure paraffin is white and burns hotter than scented candles. It burns at a different temperature and can (and maybe will) cause serious harm. Please don’t grab your Yankee Candle and drip the melted wax on your partner. But we’re prepared for the day when we try it on by doing research and making sure we know how to play safe. For Kink of the Week this week, the topic is wax play, and we have a confession to make…Įven with a few beautiful purple candles in our toy box and the desire to try, we still haven’t tried wax play yet.
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