Last week we kicked things off by going over some of the common umbrella terms in the kink community, that are often mantles that cover the broader basis of what we’re into. Now it’s time to start disecting these terms and get a closer look at what each part part means, starting with BDSM and Bondage!
Bondage in itself is a term that covers a lot of ground, whether you’re into some light bondage, full on bodysuits and rigs, or the many art forms of shibari rope bondage. Some of you may be getting a bit wide eyed at the latter terms, and that’s why we’re here to help you understand them a bit better. You may be used to some light bondage and a little uneasy about taking the next steps forward, so we’re going to help with that.
We’ll start with a quick breakdown of some of the different applications, such as:
– Removing Freedom of Movement
– Limiting Movement
– Sensory Deprivation
– Shibari Rope Bondage
This is just a general breakdown, but all involve some form of bondage using restraints such as cuffs, ropes, chains, etc. Many of them involve limiting someone’s ability to move, but some are used as a form of display such as shibari rope corsets.
Removing Freedom of Movement – involves binding both the hands/arms and feet/legs, or sometimes a full body restraint, that makes a person unable to move about freely.
Limiting Movement – can be utilized in a vast number of ways, such as binding someone’s arms or wrists but leaving their legs free. This allows them to be lead on a leash or kneel, but does not allow them to use their hands. This can also include harnesses that are made to keep someone in a fixed position, such as keeping them on all fours.
Sensory Deprivation – is more of a kink that will be covered at a later date, but it often involves bondage. This kink involves removing a person’s senses to enhance others, but their movement is frequently limited for the sake of play. This includes removing their ability to touch, and can sometimes involve suits and apporatus designed to remove their ability to feel anything on their skin by covering it. This also involves restraining and restricting their movement.
Shibari Rope Bondage – stands out amongst the others, as it derives from Japan as a high form of art. This art form involves complex ties that create patterns along the contours of the body, and can often leave temporary marks that form their own enigmatic patterns. I would also say it could be broken down into its own sub-categories:
– The Art of Restriction: Many shibari ties are designed to become stronger as someone tries to free themselves.
– The Art of Suspension: This is a very common form used by Riggers, who use Shibari to suspend their subjects in the air with an array of ropes.
– The Art of Display: This is an aspect that is shared among all Shibari, as many ties are also designed to put the subject on display as living art. It is also part of the work itself, displaying the skill of the Rigger and the intricacy of their ties.
Bondage comes in many forms and often involves some form of display. It can be exhilerating, sexy, and fun, but it also involves a great deal of trust. When you limit your ability to move and react, you’re putting your safety in someone else’s hands. This is why it’s always a good idea to have safewords in place, and it’s also a good idea to have a way to get yourself out in case something goes wrong.
We’ll have more on these safety measures in the near future, and I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into the world of bondage. We’ll be going over these topics in much more detail in future posts, while we’ll be having a look at Discipline and how it applies to dynamics next week. Have a great week, have fun and play safe, folx!
