Sexlopedia: Edge Play - Edge play is on the cusp of being safe, which goes against the SSC rule of BDSM & Kink... and basic life, healthy relationshps/sex.

What do you think Edge Play is?

Think about it.

Recently Oh Megan went to speak at the Rutgers Sex Ed Discussion Panel (I think. Correct me if I’m wrong… she travels so much, I can’t keep track she is so awesome) and while she was there she realized that people and sex educators differed in what the definition of Edge Play was.

It ended up being not quite what they thought.  Whether they had an “educated guess” or it is the “word on the street,” in my opinion, it was almost cute in comparison to what it actually is.

Hint: Map of Human Sexuality and Taboo.

The students guessed Edge Play was bringing your partner as close to orgasm as possible, then stopping.  Thus keeping them right on the edge.  A cute game, somewhat frustrating, I’ve threatened to punch someone in the face for doing it to me once hahaha.

Edge Play is actually in reference to the edge of kink play that could cause harm and potentially death if done wrong.  Edge Play is on the cusp of being safe, which goes against the SSC rule of BDSM & Kink… and basic life, healthy relationshps/sex.  Which, and I know this might sound odd… but it doesn’t make Edge play wrong… but it is dangerous.

C’mon, for kinksters to consider it “on the edge”… it is much bigger than denying orgasms.

Within the realm of Edge Play is: Asyphixiation/Breath, Blood/Cutting Play, Gun Play, Some piercing playing could be considered edgy, and play that involves Fire but not always candles.

If something were to go wrong, or precautions weren’t taken with breath play the person can pass out or die.  Blood play is dangerous because of possible diseases being blood trasnferrable… same thing with piercing if done with the wrong/dirty equiptment.  Fire can easily become out of control if done wrong, which is terrible for the people involved… and where they are playing. You get the point… take proper precautions.  Use “tap out” signals, safe words, clean equiptment and create a safe space.  Only be “on edge” with people you trust.

Honorable mention to Edge play, is Rape role play scenarios… what is one person’s fantasy, is another person’s nightmare.  Although true with many kinks, Rape is always a double edged sword… it holds far too much weight and baggage.

If these acts and scenarios are considered Edge Play by sex educators, and orgasm games are considered Edge Play by the people Megan Andelloux interacted with… what do YOU consider edgy?