The Fetish Fantasy Series Shock Therapy Kit by Pipedream is a dream come true for me.

When I bought this, I actually got it without foreplay in mind. I have a terrible back that causes me all kinds of daily pain, so I figured this might be a great tool to have around when the man doesn't feel like giving me yet *another* massage. Turns out, I was right on the nose. It's easy to use, affordable, has cheap replacement pads, and has a wide range of stimulation that would fit almost anyone's needs. I would warn against using it if you're extremely sensitive to massage though, because that's how it feels. The shocks resemble a deep tissue massage because they stimulate the muscles. If you're very sensitive, even the lowest setting might be a bit much. Sometimes I can see my muscles twitch involuntarily when I use it! Anyone who has a pacemaker also shouldn't use this, because the electricity can interfere with the signal and cause the pacemaker to fail. For safety reasons, it is recommended that you use the unit for no more than 15 minutes at a time. Since you will be playing with electricity, it's better to be safe than sorry! I like to take a little break, since it can be tiresome to have my muscles worked by the machine. After the 15 minutes is up, the machine is automatically set to shut off. This setting can be changed, but I like it because it gives me a little break period. If I know I'm going to use it again in a little while, I just detach the lead wire from the pads and leave them on, so I can just snap and go later.

Personally, I have never used the unit beyond the low setting. Sometimes I kick it up a notch, but never for long. With the different modes I have enough variety that I don't have to hurt myself to get a nice muscle stimulation.

The 3 Modes are as follows:
Tap: a nice throbbing that promotes good circulation and is good for light foreplay
Modulation: a longer setting that feels like a combination of taps and kneading; like a light massage
Kneading: this one is the deep tissue stimulator; works wonders on sore muscles

The design itself is pretty genius in its simplicity. There's the controller, the bi-polar lead wire and the 4 sticky pads with little connectors for the wire. All you have to do is peel the pads off of the plastic protectors, attach them to the wire and plug it into the controller. You can get about 10 uses out of the pads, but they have to be placed carefully because removing and re-sticking will make them less durable. As they wear down, the unit itself becomes less safe. The danger of the electronic stimulation becomes more serious if the pads are worn or damaged. They must be sticky and placed evenly on clean, dry, shaven skin for maximum comfort and minimal danger.

The only thing that bothers me about the Shock Therapy Kit is that you can't use it unless all 4 pads are sufficiently stuck on. I wish I could just use one sometimes, and save the other pads for when the one I'm using wears down, but the unit won't turn on if only one is applied.

The unit itself is ridiculously impressive. I tend to keep it on the lower settings, but the range of power is very large. I turn it up a little more for my man, as he has more willpower than me, but we shy away from the very highest settings. I love to switch from pulsing to modulation, and play with it when he's wearing the pads. It's nice to know that it can make both of us squirm and still relieve me from my back pain.

After use, the pads must be restuck to the plastic sheet protectors to keep them sticky. I keep my unit stored in the plastic shell and box that it came in. Since we don't use lube or anything with this, there hasn't been a real need for clean up, and we like to keep it far away from water.

Once the stickiness of the pads wears off, you'll have to replace them. For your convenience, Eden carries a set of replacement pads, with 12 in all. Since the original kit only comes with 4, I would suggest buying them together as a bundle. I'm already getting ready to buy new pads and I've only had my kit for a month. It's definitely a good investment.

There really is nothing else like Electro-stimulation. It feels like a massage, but more sharp. It can knead the most tender or sore muscles. It can turn you on to use it on yourself or a partner, and it definitely has enough power to bring you to your knees. I am so in love with it, and you will be too.