Playing doctor, being examined, being cared for by a hot doctor or nurse, and/or using very specific instruments can all be part of medical play. Whether you’re in it for the dress-up, the power dynamics, or the tools, there is no wrong way to enjoy medical play, and we’re here to help you get started with crafting your medical play scene and exploring safely.
What is medical play?
Medical play generally refers to any kind of play that involves either a medical setting, medical professionals, or medical tools. This can mean a great number of things and allows plenty of space for beginners to more experienced players alike.
Medical play can be entirely about role play: one person plays a doctor, nurse, dentist, etc while another plays a patient, or maybe the scene involves several medical professionals or even multiple patients in the waiting room. The possibilities for arrangements and activities are endless. A medical role play may involve a level of Dominance and submission or power exchange, or a situation where there is a tension that needs to be resolved. Part of the appeal might involve being intimately examined or having a different type of access to a partner’s body.
For many people, the instruments themselves can be a turn-on. Whether it’s a penis pump, a speculum, or something as simple as a pair of latex or nitrile gloves, there are so many things that can be eroticized in a medical setting, set the mood for the scene, and stimulate and engage different senses and responses.
Uniforms can also be part of a medical fetish. Some people are turned on by actual scrubs and lab coats, while others might prefer a latex nurse’s uniform complete with a cap and stethoscope, while others still might prefer more of a leather aesthetic like for example bondage gear such as cuffs and blindfolds with medical symbols.
For some more experienced players, medical play might involve some more advanced instruments that require more practice or study and risk-awareness, for example, play piercing, surgical staplers, electroplay, and more.
How do I get started with medical play?
As with all types of BDSM play, communication and exploration can lay a solid foundation for having a good, safe time. Before you begin your scene consider some of the following questions, both on your own and with a potential partner or partners.
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What do you find most appealing about medical play? Consider things like roles or power exchange, situations like examinations, specific acts or sensations, medical equipment and tools, uniforms, and costumes.
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What kind of tone do you want your scene to have and what kinds of stimulation are you interested in? Medical play can engage a range of sensations from softer and sensual touch to sensations that introduce an element of pain, to scenarios that invoke a sense of helplessness. Do you want your doctor or nurse to have some sadistic tendencies, or to be extra nurturing and attentive to all of the patient’s needs?
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What kinds of activities feel erotic to you? Consider the possibility of a vaginal/pelvic exam, giving or receiving an enema, experimenting with pumping, or even being restrained and probed.
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How familiar are you with the tools you’re interested in using? A lot of things that can be considered part of medical play including speculums, enemas, violet wands, needles, and pumps require some practice or training. It might be that you have been practicing and learning for years and have developed a range of skills, or this might be your first time in the OR. Remember to be informed and prepared when engaging in any type of play, and especially when you’re trying out or honing new skills. It might even turn out that having the tool present but not using it is the right level of turn-on you need!
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And of course as with all BDSM play, make sure you’ve talked explicitly about boundaries, set safe words in advance, and negotiated what aftercare might look like for everyone involved.
Medical play can engage any and all of the elements of BDSM which opens up so many possibilities for pleasure, imagination, and fantasy fulfillment. We encourage you to explore, and who knows, you may even want to schedule a follow-up visit soon!
