Bondage & Restraint
The various constraints on the body in BDSM bring that feeling of restriction sought after in bondage.
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What is bondage?
Bondage consists in constraining the body using a variety of accessories. The best-known form of bondage is Shibari (the Japanese practice of tying with ropes), but it’s far from the only one.
Bondage allows you to feel at the mercy of the other person, in a consensual setting. But also to let yourself go, while being held.
What is the history of bondage?
In ancient times, Herod’s brother Pherosas was said to have enjoyed being tied up and beaten by his slaves.
In Japan, the beginnings of bondage can be traced back to the practice of tying up enemies with ropes. It was only much later that this rope technique was developed for sexual purposes, and was then called Shibari.
In Greek mythology, there are numerous depictions of tied-up characters. Prometheus punished by Zeus, Marsyas suspended by Apollo, or Andromeda tied to a rock by the Nereids.
What role does bondage play in BDSM?
Bondage is an integral part of BDSM, represented by the B in the acronym.
It can be associated with all BDSM practices, but can also be developed in its own right.
The person who binds in bondage is called a Rigger, and the person bound is called a Rope Bunny.
It’s very common to practice one form of bondage or another in BDSM.
What accessories should I use for bondage?
Ropes are the most common accessories used in bondage, and require a certain amount of training to be properly applied and really constrain.
Chains are also widely used in BDSM, as are the well-known shackle, handcuffs and vacuum bed.
English education proposes another type of bondage, used to educate the body, in particular to stand up straight. BDSM accessories from the English school are perfect for this discipline.
How to practice bondage?
Bondage can be practised in any way you like, after discussing it with your partner, and finding out about the necessary safety, particularly in terms of nerves, if they pass through the points of attachment or constraint.
Absolutely avoid tying at throat level, as there is a real risk of suffocation.