10 Bondage Terms You Should Know

A certain level of education is necessary before entering the world of bondage. Let's begin with the most fundamental of all: nomenclature.

You may have tied your spouse up so you may have your way with them. Or you've seen bondage porn online and wished you were a defenseless, bound person or that you were using rope to torture your loved one. In any case, you are interested in bondage.

Before engaging in bondage, one should be aware that it necessitates a particular level of education. Let's begin with the most fundamental of all: nomenclature. Here are ten terminology related to bondage that you should be familiar with. Consider this the beginning of your education in kinky bondage.

Rigger

The leading term in the bondage scene is "rigger," which is gender-neutral. It describes the individual who restrains (or restrains!) their consenting partner. A rigger may be the dominant party in a D/s relationship, or they may merely be a top in a bondage scenario. The rigger is the one in charge of a bondage power exchange. "Rigger" is an old sailing term for the person who was in charge of the ropes that managed a ship's sails.

Rope Bunny

Another name for a rope bunny is a rope slut. Both phrases have the same basic meaning, although not everyone likes them. The bottoms of a bondage power exchange are rope bunnies. This is the individual whose rigger is tying them up or down. The phrase is occasionally used to show love for rope bondage as a bottom.

A rope bunny is not necessarily subservient in other BDSM activities, though. Some people want to be at the bottom in a scene involving bondage.

Rope Bondage

Bondage is not all the same. As the name suggests, a rigger uses rope to bind their partner in rope bondage. Among the methods used in rope bondage include double rope, which uses two ropes; rope weaving, which is more intricate and may entail wrapping; and rope wrapping, which involves winding the rope around the body of a bottom. Any kind of rope, including nylon, jute, and cotton, can be used in basic rope bondage.

Shibari

Shibari, which literally translates as "to tie," is a type of Japanese bondage. In BDSM, the phrase is frequently used synonymously with "rope bondage," which isn't totally accurate. While erotic bondage is referred to as Kinbaku, Shibari is mostly an aesthetic bondage. The only rope used in Shibari is jute or hemp. It is frequently employed in suspension bondage and is distinguished by intricate rope patterns.

Suspension Bondage

Shibari bondage, with its elaborate rope patterns and knots, is frequently incorporated into suspension bondage. The bottom is either fully or partially suspended by rope from a suspension bar. It is also done to produce erotic art and photographs, even though it can be utilized as part of a sexual scenario, and some bondage aficionados do feel sexual pleasure right away. Before trying such a sophisticated bondage technique, riggers need to have a great deal of experience. To avoid losing circulation during the scenario, it's critical to understand how to tie weight-bearing knots and to use extra caution.

Breast Bondage

A rope harness is used in breast bondage to highlight and draw attention to a woman's breasts. Certain kinksters use bound breasts in their BDSM scenarios, while certain riggers and bondage bottoms appreciate their beauty.

Flogging, pinching, and smacking are examples of how the breasts are clearly exhibited and made easier to access for sexual and/or sadomasochistic enjoyment. Although it can be used with other forms of bondage, breast bondage does not render a person immobile. Cutting off circulation is a risky procedure in rope bondage and should be avoided at all costs, even though sexual imagery and porn may depict purple, engorged bound breasts.

Hogtie

A popular bondage position that successfully immobilizes a bottom without the need for rope is the hogtie. You can also use bondage tape and handcuffs. A person's hands are bound behind their back and to their ankles in the traditional position. A person's wrists and ankles may be bound farther apart if they lack flexibility or if the posture makes them uncomfortable (which isn't part of a scene). The bottom can be placed on their side or stomach for convenient access after it has been fastened. For sexual play, they can also be tied with their legs spread apart.

Crotch Rope

Although it is most frequently done on ladies, anyone can execute the crotch rope. Women apply pressure to their genitalia by pulling a rope between their labia. To strategically impart pressure or friction to the clitoris, a knot is frequently utilized. The purpose of the rope for males is to tie or apply pressure to the scrotum. Depending on how tight the rope is or how it is handled, the tie can be utilized for either pleasure or agony, regardless of gender. Because crochet ropes may be worn underneath clothes, people can engage in a little kinky "play" in public without worrying about getting discovered.

Predicament Bondage

Rope or any other form of physical bondage is not necessary for predicament bondage. Given a choice between two "bad" possibilities, the bottom or submissive is made to maintain a position or stance, knowing that if they falter, they will be put through one of the "tortures." More than just rope, it's a bondage of the body and mind.

Rope bondage, however, can be combined with predicament bondage.

They may balance precariously throughout the rope and have a bottom partially hanging by their hair. They have to stand on their toes and decide between the burn between their knees and the tug on their scalp as they grow weary.

Sex Restraint

Sex restraints are definitely more your style if you want to get kinky with a bit of bondage and aren't interested in a complete rope suspension session. Options for this kind of bondage range from metal handcuffs to silk scarves and ties. As you tease, torture, and appease the other partner, the goal is to keep the other from moving or "escaping." Sex constraints can be employed in dominance and submission, humiliation play, and erotic torture for people who enjoy more intense BDSM power dynamics.

Finally, a Word About Bondage and Safety

Physical damage is a serious concern when someone is physically confined using tape, rope, cuffs, or any other kind of restraint. Always use both a gesture and/or a safe word when playing. However, the bottom alone should not be the rigger's main clue of a problem. Additionally, they should watch for any signs of trouble, such as discoloration in the limbs. Communicate with one another frequently.

When working with rope or even bondage tape, always have surgical scissors on standby in case the bottom needs to be released swiftly. Additionally, be aware of the location of the handcuff keys. Wait until you have practiced your knots and learned some procedures before tying someone up with rope. Serious injuries can occur when bondage goes wrong.

Additionally, check for color changes in the limbs on the bottom. Although it's not a safe way to play, it's typical for hands, feet, breasts, and other body parts to turn purple and blue in some films. Specific postures might produce tingling and numbness or make it difficult for a bottom to breathe. When this occurs, halt the action and take the bindings off.

Bondage can be used to satisfy a particular kink or fetish, have sex, or experience a power dynamic. Make sure everyone has a positive experience by learning as much as you can before you start.