Painful

I tried estim for the first time last night and it was just painful. Connected to my finger the electrodes felt fine but it felt like burning and needles on my penis. I tried gels and lubricants but nothing would make it better. I was using leather straps with electrodes. Any suggestions?

You might want to discuss what kind of equipment you used. E-stim is insanely general. It's like saying 'I tried impact play....' Too many choices.

Good point... I used a Zeus powerbox and leather loop with electrodes in it. Also tried pads when that was uncomfortable. I don't know the brands for those pieces.

I suspect the contact points were just too small, which focuses the current through too small an area.

I suspect the contact points were just too small, which focuses the current through too small an area.

I agree

Often, other than the contact patches, it can be simply the settings. These settings can change depending on your nutrition and hydration.

If I had the same sensation as when I put the clamps on my fingers when I put them on my penis I would love it. I don't know what's different between my two appendages!

I had the same experience with the same (I think) Zeus Powerbox and the available items for estim in the penis area -- an unpleasant burning sensation or an unpleasantly focused pins and needles feeling or both. Probably its the fault of the contact points as suggested in this thread. Had better luck with anal estim equipment and same powerboat, and with the pads -- at least as not causing the burning feeling.

You don't know what's different about the two appendages?

Oh are you in for an unpleasant surprise.