EDGE PLAY (AKA EDGEPLAY)
Within the BDSM lifestyle, Edge Play (also known as Edgeplay) refers to SM (sadistic/masochistic) play that involves the possibility of physical and/or emotional harm and/or danger and/or death. This is a high-risk type of play and falls under Risk-Aware Consensual Kink (RACK) that requires consent, knowledge of the physical / psychological boundaries of those involved, and the possible risks and consequences of the specific edgeplay. Examples of edge play include Breath Play (AKA breathplay, which is erotic asphyxiation), knife play, fire play, wax play, and blood play, among other types of risky activities. Safety measures (physical as well as psychological) are crucial to consider for all kinds of high-risk play. Because of the emotional and physical intensity of edge play, Aftercare is absolutely recommended (as it is also needed after any kind of BDSM play) to ensure the physical and psychological well-being of anyone involved in the scene.
EDGING
A sexual technique involving denying and delaying someone of their orgasm; bringing a person close to climax but not allowing them to orgasm. Edging can often lead to a buildup of pleasure and intensify the person’s resulting climax if an orgasm does arise afterward. Edging is more commonly used in BDSM scenarios as a means of controlling a submissive’s pleasure but can also be used in any sexual situation. Not to be confused with Edge Play.
ELECTRIC PLAY
Also known as Electrosex or “erotic electrostimulation,” electric play involves the exploration of the stimulating effects of applying electric pulses (e.g., using a Violet Wand, which safely transforms an electrical current into a stream of sparks that can stimulate the skin) to a person’s body parts for the purposes of excitement and/or sexual gratification. Electric play is a Kink that can be explored within the BDSM community as a technique used by Dominants on their submissives to control their pleasure. This kind of kink requires knowing and understanding the limits of a person’s safe physical and psychological thresholds of the voltage of the electrical currents and the areas of the body on which electric play can be safely used. Contrary to popular belief, electric play can be quite stimulating and pleasurable when done properly and safely.
ELLIS
Ellis is a code for L.S., a.k.a., Lifestyle, referring to the Open and/or Swinger lifestyle. The question “Are you a friend of Ellis?” can help discreetly identify those in the lifestyle without compromising confidentiality and maintaining secrecy / Discretion.
ENTERTAIN
Most commonly referred to in dating profiles where it is mentioned as “Can Entertain,” which refers to when a person, Couple, or Group is open to hosting others in their home (Party House) for erotic and/or sexual activities.
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
a.k.a., ED. When a person with a penis is unable to achieve an erection. This could be due to physiological (e.g., prostate issues, inflammation, the side effect of medication, hormone therapy, etc.) and/or psychological reasons (e.g., anxiety, depression, nervousness, etc.). Oral medications and topical treatments may be very helpful in treating erectile dysfunction in people with penises. Erectile dysfunction is more common than you might expect. If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, know that there is no shame in having ED! Consult a medical professional as soon as possible for treatment options and to ensure that the erectile dysfunction is not a result of a more serious underlying condition.
EXHIBITIONISM / EXHIBITIONIST
A fetish that describes when a person (Exhibitionist) derives erotic enjoyment and sexual arousal by being watched and being on display while nude and / or during sexual activity. While exhibitionists may be best known to enjoy in-person viewing of their sexual escapades, exhibitionism can also include sharing erotic and explicit photos and videos online. See also Voyeurism.
