DIY bondage isn’t a very good idea – especially for beginners. Neckties and rope might work for erotic stories, but they don’t translate well to an actual bedroom. Necktie knots can tighten and slip during sex, making it easy for them to cut off your circulation. And real rope can cause burns and chafing in delicate spots if you’re not careful. It’s safer, healthier and much less embarrassing to stick with specially designed bondage toys whenever possible. And there are plenty of great bondage toys for you to try, including many specially designed for bondage beginners.
Handcuffs and Restraints
These are basic bondage toys use to tie someone up. The handcuffs fasten around a person’s wrist or ankles to limit their range of motion. Restraints are more often used to tie someone to the bed. Unlike regular equipment, bondage handcuffs and restraints are designed for quick and easy release in case of emergencies. Bondage handcuffs typically feature a special release button or lever so you never have to worry about losing the key. Many bondage restraints are made from heavy-duty Velcro so they go on quick and come off just as easily. Most restraints are also lined with padding for a comfortable fit.
Blindfolds, Masks and Gags
These bondage toys focus on sensory deprivation. Cutting off your sense of sight with a blindfold, for example, forces your other senses to work overtime. This can make your sense of touch so sensitive that even the lightest touch can leave you tingling from head to toe. Blindfolds also add a sense of mystery and anticipation to your night so you have no idea what your lover might do next. While not very stimulating on their own, basic sensory toys are a great addition to foreplay.
Ticklers, Paddles and Whips
These bondage toys are must-have items for any dom – especially if your sub has been misbehaving lately. Designed to titillate and punish your partner, these bondage toys add kinky fun to your evening. Ticklers provide a gentle teasing as you brush them all over your lover’s body, especially their sensitive spots. Whips fall in the middle. You can use them with a light touch to tease your partner or you can use a heavy hand for more discipline. Paddles, on the other hand, are ideal for spankings.
Nipple Clamps and More
While blindfolds focus on sensory deprivation, these bondage toys focus on over-stimulating your senses. As many people have learned, a small amount of pain at the right moment can actually increase and enhance your pleasure. Nipple clamps, Wartenberg wheels and other toys allow you to balance pleasure and pain for the ultimate bondage experience.
