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Head bondage

Head bondage, in BDSM play, may refer to one of two techniques.

• It may refer to encasing the head in a bondage hood, or a head harness with blindfold and gag, possibly with a wide, stiff collar round the neck (posture collar) to restrict movement of the head.
• It may refer to pulling the head backwards by hair bondage or a rope attached to the back or top of a hood or head harness. It is also possible to use a rope attached to a blindfold or gag, but this is usually less secure and may cause excessive pressure on a small part of the face; in particular, with a gag, the corners of the mouth may be injured.

With the latter technique, severe or prolonged bondage usually causes a stiff neck and care is needed to avoid any permanent injury.

See Also

• Bondage positions and techniques
• Bondage: Safety

(This entry in the BDSM Dictionary incorporates text from the Head bondage article in Wipipedia.)

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