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Sometimes you just want to get down and dirty fast, but there are other times where you want to set a mood with wicked lighting, sexy beats, and sensual candles.
Candles can be used to help set an erotic atmosphere and can be used in sex play, though you need to be smart about it. You can't just throw hot candle wax on someone and expect it to go over well! Hot wax can reach dangerously high temperatures and people can get seriously injured.
There are certain kinds of candles used forwax play such as soy candles that, when melted, become oil and can be massaged onto various body parts. You also don't have to use the wax the minute it's completely melted; you can let it cool slightly before applying it to somebody's body.
If you're into BDSM, you need to use caution and common sense when using hot candles. Don't put hot wax in any orifices, completely encase a body part or ingest it in any way. The temperature of the wax should stay under 110 degrees Fahrenheit and the wax shouldn't cause burns.
When burning a candle for atmosphere and scent, make sure the wick is trimmed before burning, that it's away from anything flammable, and that you can keep an eye on it. It's not a good idea to light a candle and then go to another room and have a marathon sex session.
Remember that a lighted candle is also an open flame and a potential fire hazard. And it's always a good idea to have a fire extinguisher near by, as a knocked over candle can get dangerous, fast.
All the candles featured have delicious and decadent fragrances, and some do double duty as massage oil — everything you need for an evening of sensuality and pleasure.
Here are 13 suggestions for candles to burn while having sex.
