Bondage plays the same role in sex as extreme sports do in athletics. Both go beyond the mainstream, pushing limits past the comfort level of the general populace. Both thrive on the adrenaline rush of feeling at-risk and the lure of acting unconventional. And both are viewed as just a bit too wild or dangerous for "normal" people, many of whom secretly wish that they could be just a bit wilder themselves so that they could participate. If you decide to play an extreme sport, you take steps to make sure you do so in as safe a manner as possible. The same is true if you decide to practice bondage-while the risks to life and limb don't rise to the level of extreme sports, it's nonetheless wise to make sure you practice it safely! Here are four general best-practices that can help make your bondage play safer and more enjoyable:
Engage in Bondage Only with Someone You Know Well! - Bondage involves one participant surrendering control to another. The control is usually physical, involving ropes or various types of cuffs, but may include mental elements (dominance/submission as per details given here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominance_and_submission) as well. Does it make sense to give control of yourself or your body to a stranger? Or even an acquaintance? Absolutely not! Only allow yourself to be bound by someone you know you can trust! Having said that, I know that some people hear a siren call from the idea of giving up control to someone they don't know. If you absolutely feel you must do this, at a bare minimum have someone should know and trust present during your bondage adventure to help keep you safe
Communicate with Your Partner - Communication implies listening as well as talking! Listen especially closely if you are playing the dominant role, and use your eyes as well as your ears to listen. Watch for signs of pleasure and enjoyment, and be alert for signs of displeasure or discomfort. Stop if your partner is not having fun! If you are playing the submissive role, be sure to tell your partner if you don't like something, forcefully if necessary! Don't feel obligated to put up with any activity if you aren't enjoying it. Communicate any limits you want to set in advance, if possible, so that your partner will know and can work within them. If you engage in role-playing during bondage or using clothing like Bondage Hood, Blindfolds be sure to set up a " safe word " that your partner can use to convey that they aren't just acting.
Never Leave Your Partner Alone - Many bad things can happen to a physically constrained person (suppose, for instance, that there is a fire), and if you're not there to help free your partner, they won't be able to help themselves. Gags are notorious for the potential of breathing problems, and it's also possible for the restraints themselves to cause problems for the bound party. Therefore, be sure to never leave your partner alone if they are bound!
Stop If Things Aren't Going Well - Always remember that the goal in bondage is for both participants to enjoy themselves. If someone's not having fun, you're doing it wrong. Stop! Perhaps you just went too far, too fast. Or perhaps you have found an activity that your partner truly doesn't enjoy. In either case, free whoever is bound, and then have a conversation to understand what went wrong and how to correct it in the future. Under no circumstances should bondage activity continue when one party wishes to stop! Moreover, there are more sex toys that you can find here: https://gflashy.com/bondage-bdsm/
These four best-practices apply across all types of bondage scenarios and activities. Following them will help get you started in the right general direction towards a safer and happier bondage experience. However, there is much more to learn and discover if you'd like to bring bondage into your bedroom!
