We invited sexual health educators, sex bloggers, and porn geeks to share their thoughts about episode 287, which features returning CrashPad visitors Ramses Rodstein and Sal Marquez. CrashPad performers bring their own ideas to our set — whether it’s a light plot or what kind of sex acts or toys they’d like to use in their scene. In this episode, Sal and Ramses brought some first times! A cis-man penetrating while wearing a strap-on, and a sensory deprivation mask. This week… CrashPad Episode 287: Ramses Rodstein and Sal Marquez.

But first… a moment to swoon over our stars!

S/o to our performers today on CrashPad for having the nerve to make being infinitely beautiful look so easy

— Ava

This looks Steamy — ⚡Jeffrey Brown ⚡ aka tsujigo

Don't mind me, just over here swooning and sweating while watching the lastest episode of CrashPadSeries.com. My first moan out loud was for the stars Ramses Rodstein and Sal Marquez showing exactly how hot the diversity of masculinity is. — Luna Matatas

Sensory Hoods

Check out Healthline’s science on sensory deprivation, if you're interested. It's based mainly on sensory deprivation tanks, which obviously have greater impact, but hoods and other types of sensory deprivation heighten our responses to stimuli. — Amanda Hobson

LOVE this pink sensory hood. It reminds me kink doesn't have to be all about the colour black. Plus I like pink. What do you think of sensory hoods? — Luna Matatas

If you're trying anything new for the first time, there's a deliciousness in taking it slow. Using the slowed down moments to keep the consent and communication rolling. Checking in is part of your connection. You can feel confident + curious at the same time. — Luna Matatas

How to check-in without words

I loved watching Ramses express his desire for putting on the sensory hood, asking if it was ok, negotiating how he would know if Sal was ok once the gag was in and clarified communication before closing up the hood. — Luna Matatas

Sal and Ramses negotiation safe signals, as Sal won't be able say his safe word when fully bound in the hood. It's really important to have this conversation with your partners. — Amanda Hobson

I especially love pet toys for implement/tools for safe signals because you can find small balls with bells or squeaker toys, which make signaling easier for partners who can hear. Please remember, though, communication about safe words & signals are paramount. — Amanda Hobson

Full bodied sex

As always the chemistry between the beautiful performers is at the forefront. I love that Sal keeps connecting bodily with Ramses throughout. Even when in the hood and bound, Sal uses his legs to touch Ramses, keeping the connection active. — Amanda Hobson

I'm air grinding after watching all the delicious licking of Sal’s pelvis, crotch, inner thighs and backs of knees. Discover those under-serviced spots on the bodies you're pleasing and love them up with licks, nibbles and kisses. — Luna Matatas

Safety Tips

Using latex or nitrile gloves is not only great for protecting anuses and vaginas from your nails, but makes for an easy flip-the-glove-over-and-off to switch over to another hole or activity. #buttstuff #straponsex — Luna Matatas

THIS. "Tell me if it's too much or you want me to slow down", Ramses tells Sal. Communication belongs to the receiver and the giver – invite and affirm communication from each other vs only waiting for someone to speak up. #sextips — Luna Matatas

Another safety tip that's clear in this episode: when binding a partner, always keep safety scissors nearby no matter what someone's tied with. Ramses pulls out a pair of safety shears to cut the tape he's used to bind Sal. — Amanda Hobson

Strap Happy

Using condoms on your strap-on dildo is fabulous because:
✅Easy clean up
✅Easy to switch holes
✅Use whatever lube you want
— Luna Matatas

What does the wearer get out of strap-on sex?

?Physical pleasure
?Sexy visuals
?Connection
?Affection
?Sensuality
?Fantasy
?Surfs the pleasure of their receiver
…and lots more!
If you like to strap-it on, what do you get out of being the giver? — Luna Matatas

Masculinity isn’t a default

Seeing broader ranges of genders represented is important for unraveling cis/het-normativity. It's especially important that as we have cultural conversations about toxic masculinity that we highlight the diversity of types of masculinities that do exist. — Amanda Hobson

I talk about this in my dissertation, but this is why CrashPad matters so much. CrashPad creates a space of inclusive representation that is not reductive. It gives performers & viewers the opportunity to explore their own visions of sexuality and desire. — Amanda Hobson

Things we Like…

Also can we talk about how pretty that sensory deprivation hood is. That pink color is epic. I love that Sal is willing to try something new in the episode. Hoods really muffle the world outside and really focus your attention on your body & sense of touch. — Amanda Hobson

When you go buy some amazing rope from Twisted Monk, you can buy some safety shears too. They really have the most beautiful and amazing rope.— Amanda Hobson

Everyone loves BS Atelier dildos! Coming soon to a CrashPad scene near you… #ThingsWeLike

Behind the Scenes

Looking forward to my CrashPadSeries scene with Sal on Saturday! It’s gonna be hot!! — Ramses Rodstein

We're rolling! Log in as we film a brand spanking new CrashPad episode starring Ramses and Sal *in real-time*

Just another day in the studio. — Tristan Crane

Got the key to the crash pad and brought the sexy Sal to play! Rocking my new leatharcoreharness in this scene — Ramses Rodstein

Easy Access

Just added Closed Captioning to our newest CrashPad episode 287 starring Ramses Rodstein and Sal Marquez.

Thanks for the love!

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Thank you!

Thank you Ramses and Sal, and thank you sexual health educators and sex bloggers for watching. Want to see see for yourself? Watch here!