Bondage
Lesson
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Bondage Material
There are many kinds of ropes differing in material and diameters which
can be used for bondage. You can buy them nearly everywhere from drugstores to outdoor-shops.
If not used, store your ropes in a cool and dry place and after cleaning, dry them properly before putting them together again. Taking care of your ropes is not only a question of aesthetics and practical thoughts, it also
prevents the fibers from damage and the rope might be torn during the next use (what might be of fatal result
for your partner).
- Cotton:
Cotton-ropes tend to unravel at their ends.
It's easy to clean them by simply putting them into the washing machine. Use some conditioner to make them a bit softer.
Rating: soft ropes, knots can be hard to unfasten because of the materials softness but smooth to the passive's skin
- Nylon:
Knots are easy to be unfastened. The ropes ends can be melt and therefore are more stable. Not
as soft as cotton ropes and a bit stiffer.
- Kevlar (carbon fibers):
Soft ropes. Easy to loosen knots, ends can be melt, quite expensive
- Hemp:
Hemp-ropes are cheap to buy, but it's a rough and stiff material. The
passive's skin is very likely to be hurt if you do not handle these ropes carefully.
- Handcuffs:
Handcuffs are quite useful for a quick bondage. But due to the material there are a few problems. The wrists can be cut easily or nerves can be hurt. They are also not suitable for people with allergies, esp. Nickel or Chrome.
Handcuffs are not to be used if you want to hang the passive from a hook.
Keep your Hands off cheap cuffs as those might be a risk for the lack of
safety.
Rating: Nice to look at, but not suitable to play with.
- Leather and steel cuffs:
Cuffs made of leather or steel can be found in many variations, with or without padding.
They are easy to lock and open
and and they spread the pressure equally since they are quite broad.
If you buy them, make sure that the leather is well crafted and not too stiff, leather can cut like a knife.
It would be better to spend a bit more money when buying the cuffs than to regret it
later.
There are special ones for suspension bondage - don't use standard
cuffs for that!
Rating: Good-looking and suitable to play with, price depends on
material and workmanship
- Straps
Straps and buckles can be bought in most any home improvement store or
Outdoor Shop in different sizes. One of their advantages is the
universal and easy usability combined with the possibility of quick
removal.
Rating: High safety, simple usage, not everyone's taste regarding
optics
- Chains:
Bondages made of chains may look really great, but because of the material's stiffness and
hardness there may be some problems. Also for persons with allergies, take care that the chains are well-finished so that the passive does not get cut.
Be careful not to fix the chains too tight as it might hurt the
passive.
Rating: Optically nice but quite stiff.
- Transparent Foil
Also known as mummification. Keep in mind that the heat will stay beneath the foil. As a result, the passive may dehydrate if you use the foil for a long period of time. Give the passive plenty of liquids to drink to prevent dehydration, and remember to make sure that your partner does not develop problems with
breathing.
Rating: Is fun but requires a lot of care.
Do not use the following for bondage:
- Cable Ties
Cable ties can easily cut your skin because they are quite narrow. Cable ties can easily cut your skin because they are quite narrow.
Rating: bad
- Duct-tape:
Tape can easily hurt the skin when removed and you won't be able to remove it fast enough in any case of emergency. It can also cause allergic reactions.
- Silken scarfs:
Knots in scarves can be very difficult to loosen. Use them to blindfold your partner but not for any kind of bondage. No matter if Sharon Stone did it in "Basic Instinct" or not!
- Clothesline:
Too stiff, too thin, cuts the skin easily.
Rating: very bad.
Author: Ashtarot - 01.09.2000 - Engl. Translation by Magenta du Fer,
delilah
Info: © 2000 Ashtarot/BDSM Backroom
Keywords: BDSM, Bondage, Bondage Lesson, Retrains, Panic Hook, BDSM Safety
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