Rope Bondage Basics
Your BDSM Guide:
Rope Bondage Basics
This week’s kink guide is focusing on all the basics of rope bondage. What is rope bondage, you ask?
Rope bondage, in a nutshell, is the act of enjoying power play (dominant and submissive role play) with the use of ropes. There are many different kinds of ropes and knots one can employ during bondage rope roleplay and each person is particular to what he/she may like.
The Ropes:
Jute, hemp, cotton, silk, and linen are all natural materials which you can purchase to use in rope bondage. Other types are nylon, polypropylene and parachute cord which are all synthetic rope options. Natural fibers are usually better options for beginners as they tend to be softer and more malleable against the skin. That said, they’re also much less stretchy than synthetic ropes which allow submissives more room to wiggle around. The wiggle room helps prevent circulation so just keep that in mind if you plan on using natural fibers as they don’t allow as much wiggle room despite being softer. One other thing to be aware of are rope burns which can easily occur with any rope material. Materials you want to avoid due to the danger of cutting off circulation and doing nerve damage to yourself and/or your partner include cable ties, cables, bungee cords, and sharp edge plastics. These are considered dangerous materials to use as they are much more likely to cause harm.
The Average Rope Cuts:
- 5 Meters for Hand and Feet Rope Ties
- 10 Meters for Small Bondage Ties (1/3 or 1/2 body ties)
- 20 Meters are usually enough for Full Body Bondage Ties
The Knots:
- Square Knot, Hitch (half, clove, anchor), Slipping Reef Knot, French Bowline Knot and more. There’s a more comprehensive explanation of knots here.
Different Uses for Rope Bondage:
There are many different ways you utilize rope bondage. One way is as a kind of discipline training for the submissive and encourages obedience. The loss of control for the sub will allow them to truly submit to their dominant. It can also serve as a form of punishment, predicament (how did I get here? 😉 ), and general restraints to restrict movement during any number of role play scenarios. They all have different effects during role play and should all be explored with agreed upon parties.
Rope bondage is a great way to further explore a dominant and submissive relationship, but it pays to be educated on each aspect of the role play ahead of time. This ensures the safety and comfort of both partners during said roleplay which allows more freedom to truly let go, explore, and enjoy the pleasures of a bdsm arrangement.
Good Luck!
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Sex On A Budget: Scarves For Bondage
Bondage can be an expensive taste.
For those who are frequent practitioners or simply love the lifestyle, it is a given that any quality bondage materials often can cost you quite a bit.
Therefore, finding quality restraints is often a problem experienced by those practiced and professed in the art of bondage.
So what if you’re simply an average user or bondage curious?
If you are only curious to try out bondage love or if you don’t dabble too deeply in kink, this tip could work well for you.
Simply employ some fabric scarves as love restraints!
This saves you money because scarves are often much cheaper than any bondage restraints available.
They work well for the average user and add a touch of sensuality to any session you might be having and are easily attainable at any clothing or accessories store or online for a small price.
Cons to using scarves during bondage play include the fact that for more intense users, scarves may rip or may not last long due to wear and tear, scarves may not hold well for your purposes, or the styles available for scarves may not suit your tastes, especially if you’re a lover of leather or other strong and durable materials.
All in all, if you are engage in mild bondage play, using scarves may work well for you in the bedroom.
If not, feel free to check out our bondage section for more durable options!
Have a Nice Weekend!
Good Luck!
11 Perfect Toys To Enjoy Your First Night Of 2011
While you’re guaranteed to all be partying in some way this New Year’s Eve & possibly New Year’s Day, I’ve conjured up (yep, I’m magical like that!) a list of toys I think would be fun to try your first night of the new year with a lover(s).
I hope you enjoy!
- Sex In the Shower Suction Handcuffs. While it’s not nearly as easy as it looks to have naughty fun in the shower, these cuffs certainly make things a bit easier and certainly more exciting! Enjoy the warm, wet sensations in the water this New Year’s Day!
- Fetish Fantasy Series Master & Servant Set. Take Control in 2011! Assert your dominance, independence and erotic power over your lover in the New Year! Enjoy this fun kit with restraints, collar & leash, and mask.
- Bondage Love Swing. Swing into the New Year kicking and screaming in ecstasy with the Bondage Love Swing! Enjoy new heights of lovemaking and pleasure with a fun sex swing; you may find yourself heartily enjoying 2011 even more!
- Icicles No. 5 Hand Blown Massager. Glass Toys offer a completely unique sexual experience all their own. You can use this toy in a variety of ways, including in the shower or hot tub, but two popular ways to use glass toys are by either heating up the glass or cooling the glass down before use. You can do this by heating up water in a bowl or pouring cold water into a bowl with ice cubes and then placing the toy into the bowl for around 5-10 minutes. It will become either hot or cold, depending on your preference and give you either a warming or cooling sensation during use. I find these toys great in the winter when I’m COLD!
- Fidelity Anal Fantasy #1. This is one of the first toys ever to enable couples to try Double Penetration without the help of a third party. A part of a series of 3 Double Penetration Toys, the Fidelity Anal Fantasy #1 is a great toy for those beginning anal fun, enables double penetration for a monogamous couple and feels incredible!
- Sweeten 69 Tablets for Him & Her. This natural supplement allows you and your partner to enjoy the fruity flavor of one another’s natural fluids during lovemaking and/or oral play. You’ll enjoy oral more than ever before!
- Sexy Graffiti Strawberry Body Paint. This unique body paint is strawberry flavored for a delicious taste and works well as a body paint and massage oil. Comes equipped with fun stencils for decorating body parts & unmentionables!
- Organic Sensual Massage Oil. Created with a unique blend of organic botanical ingredients, this massage oil feels and smells great. Rejuvenating and alluring, this massage oil is great for loosening inhibitions and helping both you and your partner let loose and relax.
- Kama Sutra Strawberries & Champagne Treasure Trove. A fun and romantic kit for couples, friends and singles ready to mingle, this Kama Sutra kit includes a variety of fun items all in the Strawberries & Champagne flavor.
- Spinning Dance Pole Kit. Whip yourself into shape the sexy way by pole dancing! In the new year, many flock to gyms and personal trainers, but this professional dance pole kit makes it fun, sexy, & gives you an incredible workout!
- 10.25″ Homeboy Dildo in Fauxskin. Prepare yourself for a completely realistic feel with this toy. This is NOT your average dildo! This toy feels completely soft and silky; almost better than the real thing! Standing tall at a little over 10 inches, 8 inches are insertable, making it a great size for most and a delightfully orgasmic experience for all!
Happy New Year!
6 Naughty New Years’ Resolutions We All Should Add to Our List!
As the new year of 2011 swings in the near future, coming closer everyday, I start thinking about my goals for 2011 and what I would like to accomplish in the coming year whether it’s to break a habit, exercise more or lose weight or both, or simply stress less, especially in these tough economic times. With that being said, I thought I would come up with a list of things I think anyone could try (just for fun!) in this coming 2011 that are sexy and fun just to say that you did them at least once.
Here’s what I came up with:
1. Try Anal JUST ONCE, Just to see how it feels! You may just love it like the rest of us! ;-P
2. Try Double Penetration; You may be surprised by how much you like it! Kick the third wheel out of the picture if swinging isn’t for you and simulate D.P. with this series of INCREDIBLE TSX Toys: Fidelity Toy Series!
3.This one can be attempted with any of your favorite massage oils and should be done when no one’s home if you live with others or children. First, place hot water in a glass bowl on a stable counter top and put your choice of massage oil(s) into the bowl to warm up the oils. Lay down either a tarp (if you have one), plastic mat or some newspaper to prevent a big mess in a room with at least 4 feet of space on all sides, preferably in a living or family room. Then, light up some candles on nearby furniture to set the ambiance and mood of the evening; be sure they are secure. Go back to your massage oil and spread it out across the tarp or plastic mat. Remember, a little bit goes a long way; this should just be enough to slightly dot the areas of the mat. In your birthday suits, you and your lover(s) can massage one another with the now warm massage oil and slide along the plastic quite easily. Whatever other fun follows is up to you! Click here for massage oils; We have plenty to choose from including great natural and organic options!
4.Try a Luxury Rabbit Vibrator like this one or if anal is your preference, try any one of these butt plugs for new sensations!
5. Enjoy losing control or taking control by arranging some power play with your lover. That’s right, bondage. Between you and your lover(s) discuss who will dominate and who will submit and have fun with a scenario of your choosing. Check out some great bondage items here.
6. Try a difficult sex position or one that’s out of the norm like the Pinwheel or the Butterfly!
Remember, it’s all about new experiences and having a great time so do what’s on your comfort level or maybe what’s not but that you’re curious about and have fun with it! This is the time of your life…enjoy it!
Happy New Years!
Tied Down: For the Bondage Curious & Crowned Master or Mistress
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take control of your lover and leave them begging at your feet? Do you lie awake and night wondering what it would be like to be driven into ecstasy-inspiring submission by your partner or is this possibly something you experienced last weekend?
Whether you’re a seasoned bondage queen/king or the idea fascinates you yet you have not taken the plunge yet, these products may be something you’ll all want to try!
What is BDSM?
If you already love the concept of BDSM, then you may be familiar with many of the items below, but you may still want to check them out as we have great prices on all your favorite items and some future favorites you don’t even know you love yet! If you are unfamiliar with BDSM, let me explain. The concept of BDSM is composed of two or more individuals who use power play to inflict pain and pleasurable experiences on one another to create sexual tension, ecstasy & release. The letters BDSM stand for Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Sadism & Masochism. Although many use the practices of BDSM for experimental role playing, some might even consider it a complete lifestyle.
In BDSM, trust is a key factor because the roles of Master/Mistress and Slave are the most common used during this type of roleplay which requires the Master/Mistress to dominate/control the Slave and for the Slave to submit. Other names for these roles are Dominant/Top role & Bottom/Submissive role. Some partners in a relationship may choose to always hold the same roles while other may switch roles periodically. For each role, many activities that may include pain, submission, begging, restraints, humiliation and more are played out during times agreed upon known as sessions or scenes. Although most times, sexual interactions result in the power play, it is not vital for a session of BDSM.
Not to be confused with any real kind of sexual violence or assault, BDSM usually follows one of two basic codes: “SSC” or “RACK.” “SSC” stands for Safe, Sane & Consensual, which means that all acts are based on Safe, Sane & Consensual agreements of all parties involved. In slight contrast, “RACK” is a more extreme agreement meant for the more experienced BDSM lover which stands for Risk Aware Consensual Kink and provides that all parties agree upon things that can or cannot take place during a session, agree to the use of a safe word if needed, and the idea that each party is more responsible for their own well being than a safe agreement . Some prefer “RACK” as a more intense option for BDSM as it is much less predictable than “SSC” and, within the limit agreements made beforehand, can push boundaries further and has a level of apprehensive spontaneity often not shared with “SSC.”
It is up to you and your partner’s discretion which style of BDSM you will undertake. We recommend you consider safety precautions before embarking on any sexual journey together and that they are made with strong bonds of trust and with the intentions of experimental pain/pleasure as your ultimate goal.
If you’re a mistress who loves her riding crop, we have several cute styles including the Little Angel Crop & Star Crop that you can find in the Whips, Paddles & Crops section on our site. The same goes for the Paddles & Whips I have chosen so check out the whole category if you are undecided on which to choose. Each crop, paddle or whip has it’s own style, character or theme so it can go with all of your outfits, costumes or other accessories. There are plenty of options for everyone’s taste!
Whether restraints or gags or both will be used during your session with your partner, they are definitely pieces worth looking into. Restraints often make the tension more realistic for the submissive and the power play all the better for the dominant. Gags create the mood for the sub while exacting a sense of humiliation and suffering toward them for the dominant person of power. Again, there are many options so check out more Gags or Restraints in their respective sections if you want more choices!
While these little metal clamps are not for everyone, for that special owner, they could just be the perfect addition to your scene! Whether you’re the sub or dom in the situation, they can be greatly exciting for both parties. Check out more Clamps & Other Bondage Accessories here.
Enjoy!
Remember to protect yourself and the ones you love by using a condom every time!