Medical Play

Medical play is a form of role play involving medical examinations and procedures in a kink setting. Often medical devices are used and the setting is a fantasy version of what a medical environment could look like. This play explores the power dynamic between a patient and a medical professional and the vulnerability the patient will need to place themselves in to be examined or to have medical procedures done. The setting and tools really help this role play, but also things like sensory play, exposure and humiliation can be part of the dynamic. A subset of medical play includes dental fetish where the medical play is specifically oriented towards dental care. ### Common Tools & Equipment A gynecology chair is commonly used for the patient to have their legs in an open position, sometimes combined with bondage. Tools like the speculum, reflex hammers, stethoscope and medical tuning forks may be used. Participants in medical play taking the medical professional roles may dress the part (in either a realistic or kinky way) and use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as latex gloves, disposable scrubs, surgical masks, and similar items to make it feel more authentic. Examinations with latex gloves can be intimate but feel distant at the same time due to the gloves being a barrier between skin on skin contact. Participants taking the patient role may wear reusable or disposable exam gowns. Wearing an exam gown that both provides cover and risks exposure can heighten the experience.