conditions that require extra caution in suspension

Shibari involves risk. Specific health conditions can increase these risks, and at some point, those risks outweigh the reward of the activity. It is important to think about the risk and take a good decision. There are specific conditions that require extra caution in suspension. Some health conditions won’t permit you to practice Shibari and don’t even think about doing suspensions.

I will list some specific conditions that require extra caution in suspension. Remember that safety is a shared responsibility between rigger and.

-If you have serious respiratory issues, suspensions are not for you. This is especially the case with chest heavy ties and positions like face down or inversion. Any condition that causes significant neuropathy like nerve damage, impaired circulation, and such will require extra caution with bondage. Actually, I would recommend avoiding suspension .

-Diabetes, Lupus, Stroke, Mastectomy, lymph node removal, carpal tunnel syndrome, and Raynaud’s disease should also require extra caution and awareness. -Heart issues, like arrhythmias, or uncontrolled high or low blood pressure, must be considered, especially for any position involving inversion.

-Spinal injury, will deffinately not be a good idea for suspensions.

-Eye problems like conjunctivitis, or glaucoma. In this case, avoid inversions.

-Aneurysms, which is basically a weakened area in a blood vessel.

Many things in suspension cause increased pressure in blood vessels, so you need to have special concerns with this health issue. -Pregnancy, in which the consideration will depend on the trimester, where you would need to avoid specific postures and knots. Also, get permission of your obstetrician.

Suspensions can be very sexy and fun! but is also one of the riskier things that kinks do. It is very important before practicing Suspension, to ask your doctor for his recommendation. Remember, it is always better to not risk your health.

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