Types of Bondage

Rope Bondage comes in all shapes and sizes. Due to the diversity in its forms, we divided them into various types based on its motivation. Many people practice bondage with a different perspective. It all depends on what you are looking for. Here, we tell you all about the many types of bondage.

Types of bondage: one with purpose & one for the aesthetic

As we said before, there are many types of bondage. First, there is Bondage for a Purpose. This type of bondage is very popular in BDSM. It consists on restraining the passive partner for an erotic purpose, making them more accessible for any sexual activity or BDSM practice such as spanking.

Another type of bondage is Decorative Bondage. Here, the partner is bound is for an aesthetic purpose. You can use them as an object such as an erotic photography or a form of human furniture in a BDSM party. Decorative Bondage appears in items such as lamps or even jewellery, where they replicate this to make decorative furniture.

Looking for other types of bondage? Try the hard and the soft

There is Torture Bondage as well. In this form of bondage, the restrained partner is purposefully bound in an uncomfortable or painful position as punishment. All of this is in connection to a dominant and submissive sexual play. This type of bondage usually leaves the partner tied up long enough to be painful.

On the other hand, there is Film Bondage. This is a non-violent bondage, for aesthetic purposes only, where the restrained partner is bound lightly and can escape without any effort. This type of bondage is for photography, videos or movies: the main objective is to create a beautiful and aesthetic bondage scene.

The mindful one

And last but not least, there is Meditative Bondage, commonly used in Japan. It usually involves a religious tradition. The goal is to achieve a spiritual situation where the restrained partner can freely meditate without thinking about anything else. This type of bondage is for meditations, spiritual healings, and some rituals where the goal is to get to the point of full relaxation and freedom.

Are you surprised by how many types of bondage exist? Try the one you feel most comfortable with.

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