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on Wed 22 Dec 10, 2:53 PM to trillium's blog.
(This is a past from a post I made on another forum)
Some very basic self bondage I thought I'd share. Ideas, advice, criticism... are all very welcome.
The cuff is suitable for most and reasonably safe to try alone, the second requires a morderate amount of flexibility and dexterity and appropriate preparation and care should be taken to ensure your own safety.
But first a bit about the why...
For me self bondage has never been about being inescapable nor is it about communication, tactics, trust, compassion, and most the time it's not even about visual appeal, as it is or could be and much more with a partner.
So what is it about?... In a simple way, I love to be bound and I love to tie so why not crack two skulls with one brick? A more elaborate explanation would be it is a way for me to, not communicate but, speak (directly) to my body about the abstract and about the pressure and feel of the rope in a mind set unhindered by others. It is also a creative outlet in solving a kind of mechanical puzzle, a form of self-embrace/discipline/acceptance/liberation. It takes me to a place, not like that in a communicative rope scene with a parter, emotionally travelling, but rather a place of still silent contemplation.
Basic Cuff http://uploadimage.co.uk/images/7908822954290169...
Basic Gote http://uploadimage.co.uk/images/4928699049674267...
| 22 Dec 10, 3:06 PM Lj_switch UK, 3 yrs  |
as self-bondage is something of a speciality, and a potentially dangerous one, I'd refer people to www.boundanna.com which is a very good source of information. be a switch, double your fun | ||
| 22 Dec 10, 3:43 PM trillium UK(N), 4 yrs |
Boundanna does set out fun scenarios and gives (in my view) enough safety advice for this kind of self 'confinement' bondage, and although a considerable challenge I personally am not interested in loosing control to a physical element (I like submitting to others). Most the self-bondage I practise is pretty safe and revolves mainly around the sensual feel of the ropes, obviously suspension and ties that can create enough pressure to harm exposed nerves are not and need plenty of consideration. I think most see it as dangerous because they see it as 'confinement' bondage/to be inescapable, which if that's your thing fine, but the only danger there is not being competent in getting someone to be around for when you need help. "It's pointless to be hesitant when you're absorbed in play. It's like throwing cold water on ecstasy once it's finally caught flame." (from Tsujimura Takashi's Camera Hunt) | ||
| 22 Dec 10, 3:52 PM trillium UK(N), 4 yrs |
For the purpose of clarity I'm going to start using the term self-rope-bondage to refer to my approach of this subject as it is not about what most seem to be guessing it is. Self-Rope-Bondage IS NOT about loosing control an inanimate material... "It's pointless to be hesitant when you're absorbed in play. It's like throwing cold water on ecstasy once it's finally caught flame." (from Tsujimura Takashi's Camera Hunt) | ||
| 22 Dec 10, 4:08 PM Lj_switch UK, 3 yrs |
unfortunately, many who practice self-bondage do not have, or do not choose to involve, a partner, hence the correct perception of risk, but also the need to take steps to provide guaranteed release, albeit delayed or with unpleasant (but not dangerous) consequences. The occasional death resulting from self-bondage is a good reminder of the risks, unfortunately sensationalised by the press. Having started my BDSM "career" in this area, I have found it very useful in providing bondage ideas, particularly "predicament" bondage, some of which a certain lady has experienced...
be a switch, double your fun Edited 22 Dec 10, 4:09 PM by Lj_switch | ||
| 22 Dec 10, 10:59 PM angellover UK(CM), 3 yrs |
In every thing we do, we have to consider health and Safety, yes this is not just a Dominates role as we submissives have to consider it to... If we do not look after ourselves then how can we look after others I self rope often and have done for many years. I can not say I know it all as I don't but i do know my body, where not to rope, where my vains are thats near the skin and will bring on pins and needles quicker etc etc I would never recommend it as accidents do happen but its a risk I enjoy taking after I have considered all the risks I am taking and the Health and safety aspects of it too.
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