Wartenberg Wheels

The Wartenberg wheel may indeed look intimidating, but its use is not. It was created as a medical device, but like dilators, speculums, and gags, it has found its way into the bedroom.

Once, the wheels were used during neurological examinations. By rolling them across tissue, doctors determined the intensity of a patient's response to mechanical stimuli.

In modern times, they are no longer used in healthcare due to questionable maintenance of sterility and have become a device intended solely for use in bed.

There are many different Wartenberg wheels

The wartenberg wheels in our offer vary greatly. You can find both plastic and steel ones, those with just one wheel, a pair of wheels, and even 10 wheels, as well as those intended for electro stimulation. The latter can be found in the category of electro stimulators, and for its operation, you also need additional equipment - self-adhesive electrodes or a loop for the penis.

The fewer prickly wheels a Wartenberg wheel has, the more the pressure will be concentrated on a smaller area of the skin. However, do not let this mislead you into thinking that wheels with more wheels are gentler. With them, you can indeed apply much more force before the sharp spikes puncture the skin.

How you can use a wheel

Because of its medical history, the wheel is very popular for doctor and patient role play. With a speculum, gag, and straitjacket, you can turn your bedroom into a naughty clinic.

The wheel can be used for more intense prickling sensations, with which you can puncture the skin, but with gentler pressure, you can tickle and massage your partner, so it is not exclusively associated with rough BDSM games.

The sensation of the spikes pressing on the body will be the least intense in areas, where there is not much soft tissue - simply put, where bones are easily felt. So if you are afraid of the wheel because of its intimidating appearance, have your partner first roll it across your spine or the outer edge of your forearm.

On the thighs, buttocks, and other body areas with more muscle and fat, such as hips, abdomen, calves, and upper arms, the tips will sting much more intensely, and even more noticeable sensations are caused by a Wartenberg on erogenous zones.

Using the device on the genitals may be too intense for many people, but if it suits you or your partner, be very careful and establish a safety word, which means stop.

After using the wheel, the skin is often reddened, and itching may also occur. Therefore, when you stop using the Wartenberg, massage your partner to prevent the occurrence of unpleasant sensations.

Safety should always come first

Most Wartenberg wheels are made of stainless steel.

However, with the increase in their popularity, many manufacturers have started using coated iron, which can rust over time. Therefore, regularly care for the hygiene of the wheel and check before each use that it is in perfect condition.

It is easier to care for the hygiene of plastic wheels, as they are less likely to puncture the skin, and rust is not a problem with them. They can also be cleaned with an antibacterial cleaner intended for other toys.

Never use the same wheel on multiple partners. This way, you avoid infection with blood-borne diseases.

If you puncture the skin with the wheel, hygiene becomes even more important, as well as treating and disinfecting your partner's wounds.

Clean the wheel before and after each use and store it in a proper box. Sharp tips can easily damage other toys, and the notches they create are not necessarily visibly apparent, so bacteria can easily start to grow there.

Always air dry it before storing, and if you notice that the wheel is damaged or rusted, of course, stop using it immediately.