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Research from Hard/Soft Limits "B" List !!

Bondage (BDSM) :

Bondage is the practice of consentually tying, binding or restraining a partner for Erotic,
Aesthetic and or Somatosengory Stimulation.

Ropes, cuffs, bondage tpe, self-adhering bondage, or other restraints may be used for this
purpose.

Submissive Ropes....

Blindfolded and Bound, ready for Master to command....

Bondage itself does not necessarily imply Sadomasochism. Bondage may be used

as an end into itself, as in case of Rope Bondage and Breast Bondage. It may also be used

as a part of sex or in conjunction with other BDSM activities. The letter "B" in the acronym

"BDSM" comes from the word "Bondage". Sexually and Erotic are an important aspect in

bondage, but are often not the end in itself. Aesthetics also plays an important role in bondage.

A common reason for the Dominant partner to tie up their submissive is so both may gain

pleasure from the restrained submissive's submission and the feeling of the temporary transfer

of control and power.

The main feature of sexual bondage is that it renders the restrained submissive vulnerable to a

variety of sex acts. The restrained submissive is dependent for her sexual satisfaction on the actions

of her Dominant, who may treat the restrained submissive as His sex object.

There are many reasons why submissive's allow themselves to be bound. Some feel a kind of freedom during corporal passivity, they can concentrate on their inner spirituality and feel at peace. Some submissive's have to be tied up to be free.

Bondage can be as simple to apply, enabling improvisation using household items and little experience. Bedroom Bondage is usually mild bondage, with one partner voluntarily being put into restraints by being tied up or handcuffed .,( this is usually the submissive partner). Blindfolds are a common part of Bedroom play. The submissive partner is then typically sexually stimulated by masturbation, fingering, oral sex, a vibrator, or intercourse. Bondage can also be used for purposes other than sexual foreplay. For example, it may be used in erotic tickling or for sexual teasing.

The Dominant partner may derive erotic pleasure or achieve sexual arousal from being in this situation. Either way Dominant's and submissive's are usually playing out bondage games to act out their sexual fantasies and pleasures.

This submissive is blindfolded for a Bedroom Scene.

There are other types of Bondage and can be divided into various different types based on it's motivation : Such as 1. Bondage for a purpose 2. Decorative Bondage

3. Torture Bondage 4. Film Bondage 5. Meditative Bondage 6. Public Bondage.

Bondage for a purpose is the best known in BDSM and denotes restraining the submissive or

slave for an ulterior purpose, such as making them more accessible for a spanking session. Bondage for it's own sake is not considered in this category.

Decorative Bondage is the restrained submissive/slave is bound for a decorative purpose, to be used as an aesthetic object, for example : an erotic photography or a form of human furniture at a BDSM party.

Torture Bondage is the submissive/slave is restrained purposefully bound in an uncomfortable or painful position, for example : as a punishment in connection of a Dominant/submissive sexual play. Almost any form of bondage, when the restrained submissive/slave is left tied up for long enough, can be used as torture bondage. However in bondage Erotica or Japanese Bondage photography it is often disproportionally extensive and long-lasting.

Film Bondage is a form of completely non-violent bondage for aesthetic purposes only. In this form of bondage, the restrained submissive partner is bound lightly and is capable of escaping without great effort.

Meditative Bondage is seldom used in western bondage. However in Japanese bondage (Shibari),it is an important aspect, possibly originally having evolved from a religious tradition, where the interest is in the restrained submissive partner's spiritual situation rather than their corporal situation.

Public Bondage,there were a subculture of gay men who were among the first group to make obvious hints of their tastes in bondage in public. Other groups followed later. Early public displays were mainly limited to the wearing of certain fashion items, such as collars and cuffs. The most prominent examples are LGBT street fairs. Exhibitionist displays are another manifestation of public bondage.

BDSM Clubs feature semi-public bondage. While the clubs and events are considered private, play parties feature open spaces where play can occur that allow other attendees to watch scenes that are in progress. Public play of this variety is more rooted in social activity and the safe space afforded by such clubs than exhibitionist fetishism.

Bondage features prominently in BDSM scenes and sexual roleplay. It is the best known aspect of BDSM even outside the BDSM scene, and does not require a BDSM-oriented sexual identity to practice. Even so-called "vanilla" people can become masters of the technical aspects of tying their partner up.

Bondage has a sexual appeal to people of all sexes and all sexual orientations, in a switch, Dominant (top) or submissive (bottom) role.

There are also some common fantasy settings in which bondage may be a component. These include :

A) Rape, ravishment and or abduction. Where the Dominant fictitiously seizes or abducts the

consenting submissive and has complete control.

B) Dominance / submission : a training session occurs in which rewards for obedience and

punishment for defiance are given. Humiliation is usually involved.

C) Predicament Bondage : The submissive (bottom) is given a choice between two tortures. An example could be caning on the rear or flogging on the chest. If the submissive (bottom) cannot stand one any longer, the Dominant (top) will start the other. This can also be done mechanically, like having a submissive squat and rigging a crotch rope to tighten if they attempt to stand.

Bondage is often combined with other sexual and BDSM techniques. One of the purposes of bondage in BDSM is to restrain a person in a BDSM position. This may involve simply tying the hands together in front or behind. Other positions involve the use of a wrist belt to anchor the hands to the front , back or sides. Other positions arre the spread eagle, with the limbs splayed out and fastened by wrists and ankles to bedposts, door frame or some other anchoring points; the hogtie which secures each wrist to it's corresponding ankle behind the back and so on. The types of restraints used in bondage include Rope, Chains, Handcuffs, Thumbcuffs, and Belly chains, Straight Jackets, Monogloves, Sleepsacks, Bondage Hooks and Bondage Tables are also used.

Safety is a must !!!!!! Safe, Sane & Consensual .

Safety precautions include : A) the use of a Safeword or a clear way to stop the play.

B) Never leaving a bound submissive person alone.

C) Avoiding positions or restraints which may induce postural asphyxia.

D) Making sure the subject changes positions at least once an hour.

E) Making sure the subject can be released quickly in an emergency.

F) Avoiding restraints which impair breathing.

G) Remaining sober, alcohol and drugs should be avoided.

H) There is a lot of preparation work involved to do a bondage scene or play and the foremost the safety factor.