Editing Cock and ball torture (section)

== Safety ==
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[[Ischemia|Loss of blood flow]] is one of the greatest risks in cock and ball torture and may cause irreversible damage. Bleeding is an indicator of unsafe behavior. Because numbness may result from circulation problems in the affected member, the level of pain is not an indicator of a problem and signs of danger include numbness or loss of color and [[edemas]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cock Torture: Health and Safety | url=http://public.diversity.org.uk/deviant/bfcocktr.htm#Safety |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131229084438/http://public.diversity.org.uk/deviant/bfcocktr.htm#Safety | archive-date = 29 December 2013 | author1 = Dirk | last2 =Stein | first2=David|work=Deviants' Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2011}}</ref> Bondage in which the testicles are tied to another object is especially dangerous, increasing the risk of damaging the testicles through excessive tension or pulling.

The most serious injuries are [[testicular rupture]], [[testicular torsion]] and [[avulsion injury|testicular avulsion]], which are medical emergencies that require urgent medical attention.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ball Torture: Health and Safety|url=http://public.diversity.org.uk/deviant/bfballtr.htm#Safety|author1=Dirk|last2=Stein|first2=David|last3=Sommers|first3=Richard|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130730232312/http://public.diversity.org.uk/deviant/bfballtr.htm#Safety | archive-date = 30 July 2013 | work=Deviants' Dictionary | access-date=16 April 2011}}</ref>

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File:Urethral Fingering.jpg|[[Urethra]]l fingering is an example of CBT needing special precautions, such as not having a sharp [[Nail (anatomy)|nail]] on the finger inserted inside the [[human penis|penis]]. Image shows a woman doing urethral fingering.
File:Clamps CBT.jpg|A woman puts clamps on a man's penis. The clamps should not be pulled off forcefully.
File:Penis grabbing.jpg|A woman holding a bound man's penis applies electricity to his [[testicles]] at [[Folsom Street Fair]]. The electricity applied should never be increased suddenly.
File:Kink Demo at Folsom Street Fair 2012.jpg|A [[Gag (BDSM)|gagged]] man's penis and [[scrotum]] are pulled using a rope at Folsom Street Fair. The force applied to pull should always be increased gradually.
File:CBT Trampling 2.jpg|A woman wearing heels tramples the penis of her submissive male. This should be done very carefully to prevent serious injury.
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