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== Risk mitigation <!-- Describe the risk mitigation for this kink. --> == | == Risk mitigation <!-- Describe the risk mitigation for this kink. --> == | ||
=== Preparation === | |||
* '''Negotiation:''' Do this before the scene begins. Some bottoms become less communicative or nonverbal once they are in sub space. These are the bare minimum checkins | |||
** Does the bottom have any grass allergies? Jute and hemp can cause allergic reactions. | |||
** Does the bottom have any injuries/illnesses? Certain positions can exacerbate preexisting conditions. | |||
** Is the bottom on any recreational drugs or medication? Even prescription medication can affect clotting and breathing, cause fainting, interfere with communication, etc. | |||
** Does the bottom have a history of anxiety/PTSD? Certain positions/bindings/type of touch can trigger anxiety, flashbacks, and claustrophobia | |||
** Can the established safeword/gesture can be heard/seen regardless of positioning, equipment such as gags, and even if nerve function is compromised? | |||
*'''Cutting Tools:''' For any bondage wherein a bottom could be cut out of the bindings, have a cutting tool in your kit and handy. Do not use knives, razors, exposed blades. These can cause serious injuries. Some good options for cutting tools are: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+Cutting Tools<ref>{{Cite web |title=General Rope Bondage Safety - Shibari Study |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu3QjwaLoVA&list=PLduA-UQj-jL-QmvCiSoshEAqF-EWDBUdK&index=2&t=87s}}</ref> | |||
!Tool | |||
!Pro | |||
!Con | |||
|- | |||
|Medical shears | |||
|Safe, rounded edge | |||
Will cut most rope/leather/tape easily | |||
|Single use | |||
Takes more time due to duller blade | |||
|- | |||
|Textile shears | |||
|Safe, rounded edge | |||
Serrated for better cutting | |||
|Hard to apply a lot of force | |||
Must be discarded within 1-3 uses | |||
|- | |||
|Rescue/Seatbelt Cutter | |||
|Safe, rounded edge | |||
Very sharp | |||
Can keep tool, change the blade after use | |||
|Must change blade after each use | |||
Can be used incorrectly | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.leatherman.com/search?q=shears&search-button=&lang=default Leatherman] Shears | |||
|Safe, rounded edge | |||
Very sharp | |||
Can use indefinitely | |||
|More expensive than other options | |||
Heavier/more bulky than other options | |||
|} | |||
=== During === | |||
'''Upper body nerve information:''' | |||
Note: Lack of circulation will be feel different than the sensation of nerve compression/issues. Circulation loss is the familiar "pins and needles" tingly numbness of a limb falling asleep. The bottom might feel like the tied limb is a bit cold or moving more slowly. Nerve issues will most likely present in isolated areas of the limb, for example, an icy feeling specifically in the pinky. | |||
In upper body bondage wherein the hands/arms are tied, there are two major nerves to be aware of. | |||
* Radial<ref>{{Cite web |title=Radial nerve - Cleveland Clinic |url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21617-radial-nerve}}</ref> nerve runs back of arm from armpit to hand. It affects: | |||
** Outside thumb/top of hand | |||
** Straightening and raising elbow/hand/fingers | |||
* Symptoms of radial nerve issues are | |||
** numbness/weakness/paralysis in hand/arm including wrist drop<ref>{{Cite journal |last=DeCastro |first=Alexei |date= |title=Wrist Drop |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30422586/#:~:text=Wrist%20drop%20is%20a%20disorder,compromised%20cannot%20actively%20extend%20them. |journal=StatPearls |via=PubMed}}</ref> | |||
** difficulty straightening hand/arm | |||
** difficulty grasping/pinching | |||
* Ulnar<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Ulnar nerve - Cleveland Clinic |url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21664-ulnar-nerve}}</ref> nerve runs from elbow to hand. Entrapment can cause pain and weakness in fingers/hands. It affects: | |||
** Outside of pinky/ring fingers, palm and back of hand on pinky side | |||
** Grip strength<ref name=":2" /> and fine motor skills | |||
** Athletes who use their hands/elbows/wrists heavily, as well as gamers and typists, are more prone to ulnar injury<ref name=":1" /> | |||
** Symptoms of pinched ulnar nerve | |||
*** curved pinky | |||
*** pain in elbow or wrist | |||
*** inability to grasp/fine motor skills | |||
*** numbness | |||
Hand checks: performed while in bondage which crosses wrists/arms (no need in arms free chest harness, etc) | |||
Have bottom tap each finger against their thumb, pinky should feel the same as the other fingers. | |||
Have bottom flex and extend their hands, should have full range of movement | |||
Top place two fingers in bottom's hands and have them squeeze. Should be able to squeeze strongly. | |||
Does my pinky/thumb have a different sensation | |||
Upper body nerve checks: <ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Hand Checks - Shibari Study |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiuV4lf_ti4&list=PLduA-UQj-jL-QmvCiSoshEAqF-EWDBUdK&index=1&t=18s}}</ref> | |||
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'''Breathing:''' | |||
Total enclosure | |||
pull in at ribs/base of neck | |||
capillary refill test<ref>{{Cite web |title=Capillary Refill Time Test: Normal vs Abnormal - Nursing Clinical Skills |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwaDSZRH1LE}}</ref> | |||
=== In case of emergency === | |||
if something is serious - cut the rope and call 911, better safe than sorry, tell med professionals what actually happened | if something is serious - cut the rope and call 911, better safe than sorry, tell med professionals what actually happened | ||
stay calm/reassuring (riggs) | |||
=== After === | |||
check in next days | check in next days | ||