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== Background <!-- Provide background information for this kink. --> == | == Background <!-- Provide background information for this kink. --> == | ||
Bondage may be practiced for specific purposes such as sexual acts, for aesthetics/art, for torture, or for meditation.<ref name=":0" /> It can also be used more generally, creating power dynamics and releasing endorphins. | Bondage may be practiced for specific purposes such as sexual acts, for aesthetics/art, for torture, or for meditation.<ref name=":0" /> It can also be used more generally, creating power dynamics and releasing endorphins. | ||
An individual who is being bound is frequently called a "bottom", and an individual who does the binding is frequently called a "top"; however, these terms may not match the participants' preferences for [[anal play]]. For bondage involving rope, the terms "rope bunny" and "rigger" are also used for for the bottom and top, respectively. | |||
== Appeal <!-- Describe the reasons why people participate in this kink. --> == | == Appeal <!-- Describe the reasons why people participate in this kink. --> == | ||
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*Predicament bondage (stress bondage) | *Predicament bondage (stress bondage) | ||
* Total enclosure bondage, such as sleepsacks, hogsacks, mail bags and vacbeds | * Total enclosure bondage, such as sleepsacks, hogsacks, mail bags and vacbeds | ||
* [[Suspension]]: Can be incorporated with any of these methods, and carries a higher risk of injury. | |||
[[Suspension]]: Can be incorporated with any of these methods, and carries a higher risk of injury. | |||
== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
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=== Physical === | === Physical === | ||
==== | ==== Accidental injury/Falling ==== | ||
Tight restraints or prolonged immobilization can | Improper use of bondage equipment, such as ropes, cuffs, or suspension gear, can result in accidental injury (such as a fall) to both the bound individual and the person applying the restraints. | ||
In rope bondage, the bottom falling over is one of the most significant risks, especially when someone's hands are tied. To mitigate against this risk, rope tops should avoid leaving their bottoms unattended with tied hands. | |||
==== Circulation issues ==== | |||
Tight restraints or prolonged immobilization can restrict blood flow. | |||
Although circulation loss and numbness/tingling are often cited as a risk for bondage, contrary to popular conception, a limb losing blood flow for a limited period of time, while uncomfortable for the bottom, does not cause long-term damage. | |||
Numbness of the limb ''does'' cause the bottom to be less aware of the very real and serious risk of nerve impingement. (If your entire limb goes numb, you’ll be less likely to notice symptoms of nerve impingement, see below.) | |||
In other words, losing blood flow may be uncomfortable, but it does not pose a serious risk ''on its own''. It is generally medically accepted that a limb that looses blood flow for a limited period (up to an hour or more) will not cause long-term damage to the limb. For example, if you fall asleep in a position that restricts blood flow your arm, you arm will be fine after blood flow returns. | |||
'''Nerve impingement & Nerve Damage''' | |||
Nerve impingement is a serious risk and is highly associated with the placement of the ropes, especially in a TK or arm-binder (nerve impingement can occur in the legs too, but is rarer) where you risk impinging the radial and ulnar nerves in the arms. | |||
Signs of nerve impingement include [[wikipedia:Wrist_drop|wrist]] and [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/foot-drop/symptoms-causes/syc-20372628 foot drop] (the bottom can't hold the limb on its own), but also more subtle clues like loss of sensation in a specific area. | |||
In particular, bottoms should know what a “hand check” is: Press the nail of your thumb into all four of your other fingers. Learn this before you get tied up. While tied, perform hand checks every so often, especially after the rope is put on your arms. If one or two of your fingers feel different from the others, or you feel a specific loss of sensation in one side of the hand or arm but not the other side (like you can’t feel in your pinky but can feel the other fingers or you can't feel along the thumb side of your arm), tell your top right away. Sometimes, this can be fixed by adjusting the ropes. If an adjustment does not fix it, the bottom should come out of the ropes immediately. (Rope tops should not hesitate to cut the bottoms out in this situation using safety shears, which should be kept close by.) | |||
Nerve damage is often temporary, but sometimes can last for months or even be permanent. Unlike a position causing uncomfortable blood flow loss (which bottoms can safely suffer through), nerve impingement should addressed right away. | |||
==== Joint injury ==== | ==== Joint injury ==== | ||
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==== Breathing difficulties ==== | ==== Breathing difficulties ==== | ||
Certain bondage positions, such as those that involve restraint around the chest or neck, can restrict breathing and pose a risk of asphyxiation, especially if the bound individual is unable to communicate distress. | Certain bondage positions, such as those that involve restraint around the chest or neck, can restrict breathing and pose a risk of asphyxiation, especially if the bound individual is unable to communicate distress. | ||
==== Allergic reactions ==== | ==== Allergic reactions ==== | ||
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==== Overheating ==== | ==== Overheating ==== | ||
Depending on the bondage and the environment, the sub may be at risk of overheating due to physical exertion, clothing or (full coverage) bondage gear. | Depending on the bondage and the environment, the sub may be at risk of overheating due to physical exertion, clothing or (full coverage) bondage gear. | ||
==== Eye injury ==== | |||
The rope end can cause eye injury if the rope is pulled too quickly, especially when tying and untying. | |||
=== Mental & emotional === | === Mental & emotional === | ||
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* Ask a trusted person who is located in physical proximity to physically intervene if the dominant/submissive does not check in by a certain time. | * Ask a trusted person who is located in physical proximity to physically intervene if the dominant/submissive does not check in by a certain time. | ||
** Make sure the trusted person knows where the scene is and has access to the location, e.g. physical keys and access codes. | ** Make sure the trusted person knows where the scene is and has access to the location, e.g. physical keys and access codes. | ||
* If the restrained person is still able to clearly verbalize (i.e. not gagged), nearby devices such as phones or smart speakers with virtual assistants like Siri can be used to send messages to others outside the scene to get assistance. | |||
* Write and schedule a "dead man's switch" message before the scene starts. Address it to trusted people, explain the situation, and schedule it to send some time after the scene is expected to end. (Many messaging platforms and email providers offer scheduling functionality).<ref>https://support.google.com/mail/answer/9214606</ref><ref>https://telegram.org/blog/scheduled-reminders-themes</ref> The message should emphasize the urgency of the situation and ask the person to call emergency services (or take some other action). If the scene ends without incident, delete the message after the submissive is released. If the message is not deleted, the system will automatically send the message at the scheduled time. | * Write and schedule a "dead man's switch" message before the scene starts. Address it to trusted people, explain the situation, and schedule it to send some time after the scene is expected to end. (Many messaging platforms and email providers offer scheduling functionality).<ref>https://support.google.com/mail/answer/9214606</ref><ref>https://telegram.org/blog/scheduled-reminders-themes</ref> The message should emphasize the urgency of the situation and ask the person to call emergency services (or take some other action). If the scene ends without incident, delete the message after the submissive is released. If the message is not deleted, the system will automatically send the message at the scheduled time. | ||
** This method comes with several downsides, specifically that it requires (1) a reliable Internet connection (2) trust in a third-party messaging platform. | ** This method comes with several downsides, specifically that it requires (1) a reliable Internet connection (2) trust in a third-party messaging platform. | ||