Bondage
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Cuffs, rope, tape and restraint: the kinds of bondage, the safety rules that matter most, and how to learn – with kinksters across Nevada who share the interest.
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Bondage is consensual restraint. For the person tied it can mean surrender, stillness or a delicious helplessness; for the person tying, focus and control. It's a popular way into BDSM and one of the most varied: a pair of padded cuffs on a Saturday night and a two-hour rope session are both bondage.
Ways to be held
Kinds of bondage
- Cuffs and straps
- Padded restraints for wrists and ankles. Quick on, quick off, and the easiest place to begin.
- Rope
- From a simple wrist tie to intricate patterns. Rope rewards practice and is best learned in person – see shibari.
- Bondage tape
- Sticks only to itself, so it comes off cleanly. Never use ordinary tape on skin.
- Furniture
- A St Andrew's cross, a spreader bar, a bed with tie points.
- Mummification
- Full-body wrapping. Intense, and only ever with the face clear and shears to hand.
- Suspension
- Lifting someone off the ground. Advanced – learn from an experienced rigger first.
Before anyone is tied
Seven rules that matter.
- Shears within reach.Blunt-nosed shears get through rope or tape in seconds with no risk to skin. Keep them beside you, not in a drawer.
- Nothing around the neck.No rope, strap or tape around the throat. Ever.
- Check circulation.Cold, pale or bluish hands and feet, or pins and needles, mean loosen straight away.
- Watch for nerve trouble.Numbness or shooting pain, especially in the arms and wrists, means stop and untie.
- Never leave anyone tied alone.Not for a minute, not in another room.
- Agree a signal that needs no words.Essential if a gag or a hood is involved – the consent guide explains.
- Start short.Long ties come with practice and trust.
After the tie
Coming out of rope
Once the rope comes off, rub wrists and ankles to bring the feeling back, look over any marks together, and keep the person you tied warm – being still for a while can leave anyone chilled. Then the usual aftercare: water, closeness, and a check-in the next day.
Getting started
Gear for beginners
| Item | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Padded cuffs | First scenes | Clips that are slow to open |
| Bondage tape | Wrists and ankles, quick ties | Using ordinary tape instead |
| Soft rope | Learning simple ties | Rope burn if it's pulled fast |
| Blindfold | Adding sensory deprivation | Comfort – check before tying |
| Safety shears | Every single scene | Leaving them out of reach |
Bondage questions
Rope And Restraint.
Is rope safe for beginners?
Simple ties are, with safety shears and the rules above. Leave suspension and anything near the neck to people who've been taught in person.
What's the difference between bondage and shibari?
Shibari is a Japanese rope tradition with an emphasis on pattern and connection. All shibari is bondage; most bondage isn't shibari.
Where can I learn?
In person is best – an experienced rigger or a partner who knows what they're doing. Start with cuffs and tape while you learn.
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