Temperature Play is a BDSM practice that involves using hot or cold objects and substances to create intense physical sensations on a partner's skin, ranging from gentle tingles to sharp shocks.
People are drawn to Temperature Play because it produces immediate, visceral reactions that cut through everyday numbness, and it can be woven into scenes for teasing, punishment, or sensory overload without heavy equipment.
Worth knowing: Always test temperature on yourself first, keep water and a fire blanket nearby, avoid sensitive areas like the face and genitals unless experienced, and agree on safewords and aftercare before starting.
Also called: ice play, wax play, hot wax, cold spooning, candle play, thermal play, fire play, ice cube play
