Taken from Uberkinky's beginners guide to CBT
The biggest concern when it comes to CBT is circulation. Increased pressure means that there is a danger of cutting off circulation completely. It is therefore essential to keep a close eye out for symptoms such as a loss in sensation, swelling or a loss of colour. Common injuries as a result of CBT include abrasions, bruises and small cuts. In time these will heal, but it is a good idea to treat with an ice pack to reduce the swelling and apply some antiseptic cream to cuts to avoid infection.
It’s quite normal to experience a dull and painful ache in the testicles after CBT, or as we like to call it ‘blue balls’, but this shouldn’t last for a prolonged period of time after your play has ended. If pain persists, or you notice any abnormalities, including swelling or blood spots underneath the skin, please make an urgent appointment to see your doctor. In worst case scenarios testicular torsion or rupture can occur. This is highly unlikely, particularly if you follow our advice, but if you do experience severe pain or feel nauseous, it is imperative that you seek urgent medical attention.
Be careful with those bits and pieces, they can't be replaced! Although, the family jewels are actually more resilient than you think, and you know what they say, "no pain, no gain"! Just make sure you always follow our safety tips and stop if you're at all unsure!
Do- Trim (or shave) pubic hair for a clear view and to avoid snagging
- Alleviate pressure every 20-30 minutes to restore circulation fully
- Avoid genital bindings that cannot be easily untied/removed
- Keep ‘quick release’ tools, such as EMT scissors and cock ring cutters, handy
- Be gentle with piercings
- Stop immediately if you notice a loss of sensation, swelling, numbness or loss of color
- Discuss boundaries and a safe word beforehand
- Go slowly, gradually increasing intensity and monitoring reactions
- Stop immediately if the pain starts to spread to other areas
- Avoid any practices that seriously wrench or twist the genitals
Don't- Leave clamps on for long periods of time
- Leave CBT devices/weights on for prolonged periods or through the night
- Tie the balls to anything. A sudden knee-jerk reaction could result in serious damage
- Bind the penis/scrotum too tightly – you don’t want to cut off circulation
- Insert anything into the urethra without adequate lubrication
- Squeeze the penis too hard, it could damage the erectile tissue
- Use sharp, hard hits
- Let go of weights suddenly, lower them down gradually and gently