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* '''Negotiation:''' Do this before the scene begins. Some bottoms become less communicative or nonverbal once they are in sub space. | * '''Negotiation:''' Do this before the scene begins. Some bottoms become less communicative or nonverbal once they are in sub space. | ||
** Does the bottom have any grass allergies? Jute and hemp can cause allergic reactions. | ** 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. | ** 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. | ** Is the bottom on any recreational drugs or prescription 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 | ** 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? | ** 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: | *'''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, or exposed blades. These can cause serious injuries. Some good options for cutting tools are: | ||
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Revision as of 12:17, 29 January 2024
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Bondage is the practice of binding a person with rope, tape, cuffs, or other restraints, for erotic, aesthetic, or somatosensory stimulation [1]
Background
Bondage is an ancient practice. It may be practiced for specific purposes such as sexual acts, for aesthetics/art, for torture, or for meditation.[1] Many practices
Appeal
The appeal of this practice varies individually and situationally. For some, the appeal is erotic in nature. Bondage can create intensified sensation, opportunity to act out a fantasy, or an appealing aesthetic.[2] For others
Methods
Rope
tape, chain, latex/leather restraints
cuffs
material (mummification)
Total enclosure
clothing (straight jackets, hoods etc)
Suspension (higher risk)
Risks
Circulation
Nerve damage
panic/anxiety/ptsd
dizzy/faint
joint injury
Drop
allergy
Risk mitigation
Preparation
- Negotiation: Do this before the scene begins. Some bottoms become less communicative or nonverbal once they are in sub space.
- 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 prescription 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, or exposed blades. These can cause serious injuries. Some good options for cutting tools are:
| 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 |
| 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[4] 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[5]
- difficulty straightening hand/arm
- difficulty grasping/pinching
- Ulnar[6] 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[7] and fine motor skills
- Athletes who use their hands/elbows/wrists heavily, as well as gamers and typists, are more prone to ulnar injury[6]
- 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: [7]
Breathing:
Total enclosure
pull in at ribs/base of neck
capillary refill test[8]
In case of emergency
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
Known incidents
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bondage - Wikipedia".
- ↑ Riggs, Pete (2017). Rope Bondage the Smart Way: A step by step guide to using rope bondage in BDSM. Pete Riggs.
- ↑ "General Rope Bondage Safety - Shibari Study".
- ↑ "Radial nerve - Cleveland Clinic".
- ↑ DeCastro, Alexei. "Wrist Drop". StatPearls – via PubMed.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ulnar nerve - Cleveland Clinic".
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Hand Checks - Shibari Study".
- ↑ "Capillary Refill Time Test: Normal vs Abnormal - Nursing Clinical Skills".