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A '''surgical modification''' in this context tends to mean a procedure that is far more invasive than piercing, tattooing or scarification. Examples include; [[Implant|implants]], [[Tongue splitting|tongue splitting]], [[Subincision|subincision]], [[Castration|castration]] and [[Amputation|amputations]].
[[File:Bmegl262077.jpg|thumb|right|180px|TENS unit]]


In an ideal world, these procedures would be offered by [[Doctor|doctors]], but unfortunately there is a great deal of pressure on doctors stopping them from offering unconventional procedures. As such, most of the time surgical modifications are left in the hands of [[Cutter|cutters]], or are self-done.
'''TENS unit''' is an acronym for [[Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Unit]].  TENS units are prescribed by physicians and physical therapists to control pain.    Mild electrical currents are delivered through wires to electrodes adhered to the skin.  Electrodes are usually self-adhesive and are placed near the site of pain.  It is not known why the electrical stimulation aids in pain reduction. It has been hypothesized that the electrical current may release endorphins in the body.  Endorphis are the body's natural pain killers.


Surgical procedures are rarely legal for the untrained and unlicensed public to perform "commercially", although some procedures such as implants currently fall in a grey area. When performed non-commercially, further procedures may also be grey. Self-done procedures are almost always legal, although they can cause other problems like (unjustified) [[Psychiatric Commitment|psychiatric commitment]].
In the context of body modification, the TENS unit is a tool used in [[Electrical Play]].  The electrodes are placed on the genitals or other areas of the body for the purpose of sexual gratification. The TENS unit may also be used by a [[Sadist]] on their willing sexual partner for the purpose of inflicting fear more than physical pain.


Non-doctors performing these modifications face the possibility of being charged with [[Practicing medicine|practicing medicine]] without a license.
== Related Risks ==
*[[Septic Prostatitis]]
*[[Heart Attack]]


== See Also ==
== Related Entries ==
* [[Practicing Medicine|Practicing Medicine]]
*[[Electrical Play]]
* [[DIY Sugical Modifications|DIY Sugical Modifications]]
*[[Sadist]]
*[[Pleasure]]
*[[BDSM]]
*[[Cock and Ball Torture]]

Latest revision as of 18:36, 25 September 2023

TENS unit

TENS unit is an acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Unit. TENS units are prescribed by physicians and physical therapists to control pain. Mild electrical currents are delivered through wires to electrodes adhered to the skin. Electrodes are usually self-adhesive and are placed near the site of pain. It is not known why the electrical stimulation aids in pain reduction. It has been hypothesized that the electrical current may release endorphins in the body. Endorphis are the body's natural pain killers.

In the context of body modification, the TENS unit is a tool used in Electrical Play. The electrodes are placed on the genitals or other areas of the body for the purpose of sexual gratification. The TENS unit may also be used by a Sadist on their willing sexual partner for the purpose of inflicting fear more than physical pain.

Related Risks

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