GENERAL INFO, TIPS & TECHNIQUES:
This unit is specifically made for electro-stimulation. It has the most features and gives the widest range of sensations. It is definitely portable, but not as small as other units like the Hotboxx (no longer available new) or a tens unit which can almost fit in your pocket. The same company also makes two very small remote units. Their website is excellent and gives many details on the unit. Go to the Eros Tek website for more details. It can easily be used with a variety of different companies accessories. See the adapter page for more info.
Some have asked if using the box (with toys of course) hurts. The answer is yes and no. It can be very painful or very erotic it depends on the setting, what accessory you use, and the person. I have found most to be somewhat erotic yet painful when used with any other sexual stimulation. When used with sexual stimulation (say a vibrator on my clit) it is much more pleasant and can help you cum.
There are many different programs built into the unit. These include: climb, stoke, wave, 2 random settings, orgasm, torture, combo, toggle, 3 audio settings, and 3 TriPhase programs. My favorite programs are climb, orgasm, and the audio ones. As much as I like the climb, it is very frustrating. It feels good and almost gets you to the point of cumming, then it changes and you can't climax. I used it with the butt plug (and a vibrator on my clit) and I did eventually cum, but took a while. It's great way to torture a sub though, without really inflicting much pain.
With Eros-link software you can add up to 6 user programs too. The program comes with a bunch of pre-made programs you can use inclduing beestings (my favortie),
My favorite feature is the sound input, especially when used with the microphone. My domme friends and I had a great time using electric clothespins (see below) with the microphone. We had the intensity set from 30-40 (all he could stand). We clipped them on male subs ball then proceed to clap and yell loudly at various time. At one point we attached the mic to his collar and made him talk loud. It was so fun to see him wince as the intensity went up. We were forcing him to torture himself. It is also great if you have a noisy sub you want to quiet. Simply hook it up this way any anytime they make noise (or even breathe hard) they will get shocked. It does pick up background noise (whip, cane, paddle etc..), but it's much less intense from far away.
Using it with music is also very cool. It is a great way to make a custom program with special software. You can take favorite pieces of music, record it as a wav file and edit them (using wav edit software like Cool Edit) to get the right effect. You really have to test different music to find what works for you. I love "Tides"by Sting found on the The Living Sea: Soundtrack From The IMAX Film [soundtrack]. It plays soft music then spikes every so often giving a nice painful shock. Just enough to hurt, but make you horny. Later in the song there is a great "beat" that is great for cumming. I like using it with the butt plug best as it gives the most sensation.
I use this a great deal with electric clothespins (homemade, see picture). I love the clothespins because they very cheap a (under $10) and easy to make. They are also external toys, so you can use them on more than one person. It's nice that they work great on both the female cunt lips or a man's balls. I admit to having difficulty cumming in general, but I was able to with them on my labia lips while stimulating my clit. Normally, I would need to have a vibrator in my pussy or a butt plug (electric or not) to cum.
SAFETY:
You should read the very thorough manual that comes with it. Of course, like all electrical devices, you shouldn't use it above the waist. Doms / Dommes should probably test it on themselves a bit. You should note that it does warn that you can't use it around a violet wands as it can damage the box.
PURCHASING:
This is the most expensive box at around $450. This does not include attachments which run $50 - $200 each. If you want to be able to use the widest range of toys and accessories I strongly recommend you buy the TriPhase adapter and Banana snap adapters from Sex Tek.
REVIEWS:
These link to either EES or EESM magazines. I have gone
through & tried to find threads that compared units.
Eros-Tek compared to other boxes including, Folsom, Omrod Tens unit, PES and More.
Power & Frequency of various Boxes including Eros-Tek, A great comparison.