Why do people like solo bondage?
To escape from reality
Self-bondage can provide bondage practitioners with a profoundly pleasurable and trance-like experience throughout the session because it is so different from and separated from everyday life. You can define new degrees of pleasure using this power over your body and mind to create a temporary escape from reality. Some people appreciate the sense of ultimate self-command from being a sub. For some, the thrill of being able to satisfy themselves without resorting to another person is a source of pride, confidence, and a strong sense of connection with one's self.
For its erotic effects
Self-bondage is a tool that may be used to experience everything from pleasure to pain. Ropes, for example, can be used to caress the body, especially the more delicate places, when tied or untied. You can use rope frayed ends for tickling and stroking or create a makeshift whip made of one or more rope strands. Bonding in the breast or genital region can increase sensitivity to pleasant and unpleasant stimuli by constricting the skin. Additionally, it tends to show the object of your attention in a very prominent and practical way. Direct stimulation of the clitoris, perineum, and anus can result from placing various bondage gear. Stimulation can happen with just pressure or with movement. Multiple toys can be gently twisted, pulled, or tapped to let you deliver your input. You'll soon discover which specific gear you enjoy using the most.
To indulge in role-playing and fetishism
The fetishistic attraction of the selected constraint method is the source of much pleasure for many practitioners, for instance, chastity belts, body bags, or strait jackets. It is also a crucial part of role-playing. After all, many games would be lacking in their primary appeal if not for some restriction. Of course, using suitable constraints can help to fuel the imagination.
To boost enjoyment
Evidence suggests that engaging in BDSM practices, such as self-bondage, induces a state of consciousness known as subspace. Submissives are said to be in a floating, high state throughout and after the play. Additionally, applying restraints could make someone feel sensory-deprived, contributing to their excitement and their remaining senses' perception, which could heighten their level of enjoyment.
Sensual self-bondage vs. strict self-bondage
Self-bondage poses a particular dilemma. On the one hand, you desire to be restrained to a satisfactory extent, which means you will be unable to escape. On the other hand, you will eventually need to escape, so you need to plan how you will do it. Considering the level of helplessness, you want to indulge in and the level of easiness to getting out of your restraints, self-bondage typically falls into one of two groups:
Sensual self-bondage
This self-bondage requires the capacity to break free of restrictions anytime and without delay. Sensual self-bondage includes a psychological high rather than actual physical restraint. Those who like sensual self-bondage may use ties they are confident in their ability to remove, or they may have the keys or tools necessary to remove the restraints close at hand. Sensual self-bondage allows one to feel restrained without facing additional challenges.
Strict self-bondage
The second and typically more dangerous type of self-bondage is strict self-bondage. This type lacks an available means to escape and has a self-activating release mechanism after a certain amount of time has passed. This form of self-bondage induces a greater sensation of helplessness in the practitioners. It's mainly used to fulfill fetishes such as humiliation, punishment, or slave play, depending on the practitioner's personal preferences. Because it is much more elaborate and intricate to escape, this form of self-bondage is for those who appreciate the risky nature of self-bondage and are up for a challenge.
Is it safe?
Self-bondage is as safe as you make it, and making it safe demands a lot of planning, research, and preparation. As with any activity, you should begin slowly, take small steps, experiment, and ensure you are comfortable before continuing. Make sure your release works, your breathing is not obstructed, and you always have someone to call in case of an emergency.
Emergency backup
An alternate approach is sometimes recommended because it finds a middle ground and strikes a balance between strictness and safety. The technique uses a backup release mechanism that is quickly accessible but has associated costs or penalties.
Some practitioners use these release mechanisms when significant harm, injury, or severe damage is imminent since their activation will result in an unfavorable consequence.
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Paint tin: A spare key is concealed within a paint or ink bucket so that retrieving it will cause the contents to spill, resulting in significant damage to the floor, carpet, or other items. However, in an emergency, such as a fire, practitioners use this release mechanism for a speedy release.
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Unpleasant drink: The key is stored in a container with an unpleasant drink and should only be released after the container's contents have been consumed. The container's design should prevent the contents from spilling. It is intended to make the beverage so repulsive, like urine, that it will only be used as a last resort.
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Rescue: The first option is to have a friend or a family member visit at a specific time after the bondage session is planned to end to ensure your safety. The person may or may not be aware of the bondage session. Another option is to place a phone in a location accessible throughout the bondage so that a friend or the emergency services can be reached quickly if the intended release mechanisms have failed.
How to self bondage
Based on your preferences, there are a lot of different positions you may choose from for your self-bondage session:
Rope harness
A rope harness can be perfected in various ways, and its beauty lies in the fact that it can be worn concealed for a hybrid of self-bondage and exhibitionism.
How to do it:
- Start by using a piece of long, fine nylon rope. It can be tied over your stomach, breasts, and beneath them.
- Loop it around your neck, passing it over your groin and down your stomach before hanging it back over your shoulders.
How to escape: Untie or cut the rope.