How to Start Playing
With Your First E-Stim Unit
So you have your new shiny e-stim power box in your hands. Congratulations. You have done the easy bit. Now the fun really begins. Let us taken you on a journey of discovery.
Step 1 Unbox and Admire
Unbox it. Look at it. Pretend you’re defusing a WW2 bomb.
Push the buttons, flip the switches. Become familiar with the knobs and sockets. Just don’t turn it on yet.
Yes, it really does look like a TV remote built by a mad scientist.
Check you have all the bits - look behind the foam in the box. And check all the packing before you throw things away - there might be something important!
Step 2 :: Read the manual
Now go and read the manual. I know none of us like to, but it actually has some quite important answers to the questions you are bound to have. We have the manuals online so it makes things easy, but if you have lost the manual already they can be found at https://e-stim.info
Step 3 :: Load Up
Insert batteries. You will find one in the pack. If you have an ElectroPebble, then there is an easy way to get the battery in - we even created a video for you.
Double-check the unit is switched off, and the levels are set to Zero.
Step 4 :: Electrodes at the Ready
Grab your electrodes - pads, loops, Insertables - whatever you have. All of our power units comes with sticky pads so they are always a great start.
Make sure they’re clean and, if they’re sticky pads, not covered in hairs from the cat - don't ask it is a long story!!.
Insertables are easy, they generally plug in and then slip in. Don’t forget the lube.
If you are using sticky pads or conductive rubber loops then you will need two of them - basic rule you needs TWO points of contact for things to work,
If you are using conductive rubber loops then do NOT plug both plugs into the same loop It is not going to end well!!
And a bit of Conductive Gel works wonders.
Step 5 :: Placement
Finding the right place. Attach electrodes to the areas you want to experiment with. Stick with playing below the waist until you know what you are doing.
Keep them at least a few inches apart.
Common beginner spots: inner thighs, bum cheeks. If you have an Insertable then again use some Electrogel.
Step 6 :: Cables In
Plug the leads into the electrodes first, then into the box.
This way you don’t accidentally zap yourself mid-fumble.
Step 7 :: The Big Switch On
Turn the Levels to ZERO!!. If you have a 2B, you have it easier as the 2B will always start at Zero when you switch the unit on, but what ever power box you have, make sure the outputs are at zero.
Now Turn the unit on at the lowest setting.
Nothing? Good. That’s how it should start.
Slowly dial it up until you feel the first tingles. This is not a race—it’s a long, weird marathon. Stop turning up the level. Well maybe tweet it a bit. Now start to play with the other settings - can you feel a difference? Do you like it? Try a few more tweaks and soon you will be once an e-stim pleasure expert.
Step 8 :: Play With Modes
Some of our units have fancy pulse patterns. Try them out. Some may feel like tapping fingers, others may feel like being kicked in the butt.
Wave might feel like a ghost cat kneading you.
Random is like letting a have control of your nervous system.
Step 9: Find Your Sweet Spot
Too low? Feels like nothing.
Too high? Feels like you’re auditioning for Frankenstein’s monster.
Somewhere in between is “ah, yes, this is fun.”
Step 10 :: The End - but the start of something new
Turn the power all the way down.
Switch the unit off.
Disconnect the cables before peeling off pads. No one likes surprise zaps.
Step 11 : Aftercare
Clean your electrodes and your skin.
Hydrate. Yes, like you just did a workout—because technically, you kind of did.
A bit of advice
I know it sounds a bit odd. But keep a diary. What worked for you? What didn’t? Over time this diary will become your personal e-stim electroplay bible so treasure its memories and secrets.
