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How to Use Bondage Equipment
Thinking about trying bondage?
Bondage is an amazing kind of bedroom power play, falling under the BDSM umbrella. BDSM refers to a few different aspects of power play, BDSM stands for bondage and discipline, sadism, and masochism. Your BDSM play could focus in on specific aspects of these or combine them. If you want to learn more about the basics, our Beginners Guide to BDSM explains what BDSM is and its various disciplines.
In this piece, though, we’re focusing on the ‘B’ aspect. Yep, today it’s all about bondage. From how to tie bondage rope to the best bondage BDSM gear, strap yourself in (literally!), because things are about to heat up.
How to try bondage
If you’re new to bondage the first and most important thing to do is to communicate, by gently approaching the conversation with your partner and seeing how they feel about bondage. We’d recommend starting subtle, perhaps asking “how do you feel about typing me up?”, rather than launching straight into the intricacies of BDSM.
If your partner is up for it and gives consent, start slowly, by experimenting with some light bondage, such as tying each other with a scarf or using a tickler for sensation and foreplay. If you try bondage and feel that it is right for you and your partner, then consider using bondage equipment to take things to the next level.
Different Types of Bondage Equipment
If you’ve never delved into the world of BDSM before, or even for those who already have, the masses of BDSM gear and equipment out there can feel a little daunting. So, when it comes to bondage gear, where should you begin?
As with most things bedroom related, it really is up to you. Bondage is all about being adventurous, discovering what turns you and your partner on, and having fun together (with a handful of orgasms thrown in as a bonus!).
If you’re looking for inspiration on your own bondage adventure, we're here to take you through some of our favourite adult bondage equipment options and how you can use them. Here’s a list of our favourite BDSM equipment for bondage…
Blindfolds
Blindfolds are a great way to deprive your senses and dip your toe into the world of sensation play. If you’re just getting started out and you are a beginner to exploring bondage, a blindfold or mask allows you to get playful in the bedroom with your dominant or submissive side, without feeling too daunted by complicated new BDSM toys.
Handcuffs
If you’re thinking of switching things up a notch or two with your bondage sex play, using a handcuff is where it's at. Bondage is the aspect of BDSM that is all about restraints – in simple terms, it means either you or your partner being tied up during sex. Handcuffs allow you to get kinky and see how you feel about bondage play without any scary or intimidating advanced bondage equipment. You can choose velvet-soft restraints and soft fluffy handcuffs or turn up the heat with metal or leather cuffs – it’s totally up to you!
Bondage Clothing
For many, a huge part of the bondage and BDSM experience is all about the clothing. BDSM clothes can help you look and feel your most seductive, taking your bondage experience to new, thrilling heights. Fetish clothing is one of the most popular options – you can choose from kinky hold-ups or naughty crotchless bodies to add an additional sexy element to your bondage play.
Whips & Ticklers
Bondage is all about experiencing sensations at the hands of your partner, and sensation play really comes into its own when you’re all tied up. While you may associate BDSM and bondage with pain, sensation play can mean different things for different people and you don’t have to go straight in with whips and paddles. For example, if you’re new to bondage, ticklers and lightweight floggers can be dragged lightly across the body to tease your partner into submission. Of course, if you do want to whip your partner into shape, you can explore whips, riding-crops and silicone floggers that will do just that.
Nipple Clamps
If you’re a fan of nipple play during sex, you absolutely must get your hands on some nipple clamps. Nipple clamps are commonly used during BDSM to heighten sensations. As the sensations from nipple play activate the same part of your brain as clitoral stimulation, nipple play can feel incredible – you might even achieve an elusive nipple orgasm!
You should make sure your nipples are erect before applying clamps, so have your partner tease the area first with their hands or tongue. Once applied, your partner can gently tug at the clamps, or pull them off completely for an intense rush of blood to the area that will make everything feel just amazing.
Gags
Bondage and sex restraints are all about deprivation, and how it can be used to increase other sensations. Along with a blindfold, a gag is a popular tool to add to your bondage set. A ball gag is one that is especially popular, it comes with a plastic or rubber ball that fills the mouth of the wearer and limits speech for the ultimate power play. Don’t worry – you’ll still be able to moan!
Rope
And finally, we have a bondage classic – rope. Bondage rope is specially designed to be gentler on the skin than your traditional DIY options, and can be used for securing the wrists, ankles, or body in a variety of ways. You’ll be totally at the mercy of your partner, and we guarantee it’ll feel incredible!
Whether you’re a bondage pro or trying BDSM for the first time, feeling helpless at the hands of your partner can lead to a world of fun in the bedroom. Once safely restrained, you can tease and tantalise with hands, mouth, sex toys, or through penetration. Just keep communicating throughout and prepare for some mind-blowing orgasms!
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