Have you ever heard that song by MGMT that goes "Ooh girl, shock me like an electric eel. Baby girl, turn me on with your electric feel . . ."? Well, after getting this set, that song is stuck in my head.

While Shock Therapy may be intimidating to some people, it's really not too intimidating of a product once you get to using it. The shocks it can deliver range from incredibly mild to pretty intense. No matter what kind of sensations you're into, Shock Therapy is bound to please. On the lower intensities, there isn't much of a feel to the electrical stimulation, but instead, it tenses up your muscles and it more tingly than painful. I really enjoy the lower settings for relaxation and more of a massage type of stimulation. On the higher intensities, it does have a nice bite to it. I like a medium amount of pain and this was perfect.

While this set is intended for use in the bedroom, it can be used for muscle stimulation and electro massage. (In fact, I have this on my back as I'm writing this.)It is super silent. The only noise you'll have from this toy is the clicks of the buttons on the control panel. It can be worn under clothing for private play in public, or while doing chores. I put this on my arms while I was trying it out and the next day I woke up with a tinge of soreness like I had worked out. I was super impressed. While you may enjoy lighting your lover up with some love shocks, you can use this for a nice muscle simulator, as well. Another great thing about this set is that is can be fully enjoyed for a great solo experience. It's one of the few BDSM kits out there that you can use by yourself and still get the full effect. The pads can be placed on just about any area of the body you choose. Two people can share in the pleasure of this set as long as they are each on independent channels (which are the Y-shaped parts of the cord).

Nothing in this set should be inserted into anything on your body. If you're looking for internal stimulation, check out the Fetish Fantasy Series Shock Therapy Pleasure Probe. This set is also not waterproof, so don't take it in the shower with you.

A word of caution: Don't use this kit if you are pregnant, have heart problems, a pace-maker, or are being treated for any health conditions. Ask a doctor if this kit will be safe for you. Do not use on metal objects, including jewelry.

This has a very authentic medical play aspect to it. As a Psychology major, the whole idea of "shock therapy" really amuses me. Not to mention, I have a not-so-slight medical fetish. For the price, this is a really amazing set. The control panel is black and silver. The pads and the lead wire are white. The only indication of the nature of this set is the word "Pipedream" on the front of the controller, making it incredibly discreet.

The pads have a sticky gel material on them which helps them to adhere to the skin time and again. The pads are pretty sticky, but they peel off easily and without any pain. They can be washed with toy cleaner and warm water, which is an upside. After a few uses, they may begin to lose their stickiness, however. Replacement pads can be found here and come in a set of 12 for a pretty low price.

This Shock Therapy set has a ton of different functions and combinations. According to the box, there are over 100 different combinations to choose from. All you need are two AAA batteries and you're ready to go.

Modes
There are three different modes of stimulation to choose from:

Tap: Much like a throbbing sensation. Quick, short bursts. Good for blood circulation.
Modulation: More like a pressure sensation. Longer bursts. Good for reducing muscle fatigue.
Kneading: Longer, steadier bursts. Good for areas with muscular pain and tension.

Speed and Intensity
Each of these can be set independently. There are 10 levels for each. Speed controls how fast the pulsations goes. Intensity controls the strength of the electric current. Each time you switch modes, the speed and power are set back to the lowest level.

There is also a timer which will turn off the display after a certain amount of time. Apparently, there is a way to change the timer (according to the box) but I haven't been able to figure it out. There is also a picture of a person on the LCD. Different areas of the person flash when in use, but I haven't figured out this yet, either.

I find that the box is the best place to store this toy. You'll want to make sure that you save the plastic pieces that peel off of the snaps so you can replace them on the pads after use to keep them from losing their stickiness. The best way to ensure the lifetime of these pads is to make sure that your skin is clean and dry before use. As long as you have the pads covered, you should be able to store this just about anywhere. The box is the least discreet way to store it because of the rather raunchy pictures on it.

The pads can be snapped off of the cord for easy cleaning. To wash them, use toy cleaner and warm water. This should help to extend the life of them.

The box has some rather risque pictures on it, but is a bit more informative than the rather vague instructions that come included with the kit. I had to figure it all out through trial and error, for the most part. At first, I thought something was wrong with it because nothing was changing on the LCD screen. Turns out you have to have this thing attached for it to do anything. (Silly me!)

The instructions are enough to turn it on and get it going, but they don't explain too much. Play around with it on lower speeds and intensities until you are comfortable with the controls.

This was my first experience with any sort of electrical play and I think I'm in love! I find myself using this thing most to just amuse myself or get a nice massage. It is pretty much my favorite thing ever.