Knives

Within the BDSM world, there are many types of play.  You may need to sit down and think of things you never really considered, but would love to try.  One of my favorites is

knife play.

There are many types of ways to include knives in playtime. 

Always remember first and foremost that BDSM has to be Safe, Sane and Consensual.

When playing with knives, it is my choice to play it extra safe.  I take many precautions.  What I like about knife play is the psychological portion. 

In this case, I am writing about my way, my opinions.  Yours and others may differ.

A knife can cause shivers when it is flipped open right in front of your sub, after he/she is tied up and cannot move.  It is something that can cause a rush of adrenaline, just by the mere thought of what it might do. 

You can place the knife in ice for a moment, and it can give an amazing sensation to the sub when the tip is run up and down their skin.  When running the tip on them, I suggest holding the knife blade up or sideways, to avoid unwanted cuts.  Lightly running it over different and sensitive body parts can be a thrill.  Just keep reminding your sub to not move, they must trust you and not move at all. 

Now if you are more adventurous and want to try a rape scene for example; I suggest taping the sharp blade edge with some duct tape.  This is to avoid an accident while moving fast or if the sub struggles or moves suddenly.  When doing something like that, things can go wrong very fast if you do not take precautions.  If you flash the knife in half-light, they will not be able to tell there is duct tape on it.  Trust me, I used pink Hello Kitty duct tape on mine, and in the half-light, the sub is confused and doesn't notice the tape.  You can then either hold the dull end to their throat (do not press, because you can damage the vocal cords).  Or you can run the tip along the body, where you think would cause more shivers.  Remember, this is for psychological effect, not to cause real damage.

Always Please  keep a phone nearby and a first aid kit in case of an emergency.  Knives are fun, but can also cause unintended real harm.  Always negotiate things that will happen in a scene before you start, NEVER surprise someone with a knife without discussing it before the scene.

Have fun, stay safe.

~Sam