Sensory Deprivation:

Q: What is sensory deprivation?
A: Sensory deprivation is simply the act of being deprived of one’s senses, either individually (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell), or in entirety.

Q: How are the senses deprived?
A: The senses may be deprived in a myriad of differing ways. Blindfolds, hoods, and even electrics equipment (like the ‘Nova 100’ mind machine, also known as a light/sound machine) can be used, along with a variety of accoutrements such as gasmasks and complete restraint/enclosure equipment (like specially designed ‘suits’ and ‘body bags’). In addition, suspension techniques are able to be incorporated into sensory deprivation play.

Q: How can sensory deprivation be used during a session?
A: To deprive the senses is to facilitate the awakening and/or heightening of other senses, whether they be of the traditional groupings, i.e. to deprive sight means that hearing will be heightened, or whether they be pertaining more to specific forms of gnosis, i.e. to deprive all the senses facilitates the opening of the mind and the rediscovering of primal ‘senses’ (like the ‘sixth sense’) which many people either do not know they possess, or find difficult to access. Complete sensory deprivation is one of the most effective ways to access the aforementioned ‘sixth sense’ or to open the ‘third eye’, and whilst this can be achievable with forms of discipline such as meditation, whether it be transcendental or with the use of a floatation tank, for example. The kind of sensory deprivation which you will experience in a session with Mistress takes this further, as Mistress not only ‘deprives’, but also ‘revives’, inasmuch as there is more emphasis on the physical, as well as the mental/psychological and emotional factors. In a session with Mistress, you will become increasingly aware of both your body and mind, and experience the unique and precious freedom of not only body and mind per se, but also your soul, and in the space which can be found only in what is best described as the ‘gap between realities’, Mistress will become the absolute centre of your universe, your only Goddess, and the only thing which will exist is the very thing (or things) which Mistress chooses to do to you. In this place, even the simple act of Mistress running Her perfectly-manicured fingernail down your back, can feel like the most incredible sensation in the world … and if such a ‘mundane’ act such as this can be so mind-blowing, then imagine what will happen when I really start to get to work.

Q: How extreme or safe is sensory deprivation?
A: Sensory deprivation with Mistress is perfectly safe, as I use these techniques and equipment with the utmost care and responsibility.
However, certain sensory deprivation techniques are not recommended for those with respiratory, heart, arthritic, circulation, or blood pressure conditions, and may not be advised for those ‘of years’. For example, Mistress would not consider using extreme hood/gasmask play involving cigarette smoke and/or amyl nitrate should you suffer from respiratory problems, nor would She use extreme sensory depriving suspension techniques with anyone who suffers from circulation problems and/or arthritis. In addition, sensory deprivation may have to be avoided in the case of certain neurological and endocrine conditions, epilepsy being one perfect example of such. Therefore, it is especially vital that you not only inform Mistress of any medical or physical conditions you may have, but also any psychiatric or psychological issues, in addition to any medications you are taking, regardless of whether or not you personally feel or think that they are relevant.

Please note: I only ever indulge in sensory deprivation play if I am 100% happy that you and the session will benefit from such use. If I have even the slightest doubts regarding your suitability to partake in sensory deprivation, I reserve the right to cancel and/or stop the session immediately. When sensory deprivation is in use during a session, I will be constantly monitoring you and have simple and effective techniques to ensure your safety at all times.


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