When many people hear the term BDSM, they think of chains, whips, ball gags and pain. Even though that certainly can occur when some engage in BDSM play, there is another side, a light side, to BDSM. Light bondage is a very common sexual activity, many couples engage in it regularly through the use of cuffs to blindfolds. There are many types of bondage gear out there for light bondage play and all should at least be considered.Here I will give a brief overview of many of different types of bondage gear used in BDSM, from light bondage toys to much more intense sex toys. It is always recommended to use BDSM gear that is designed specifically for BDSM as they have been properly tested to not cause damage.
Whips and Paddles
Who doesn't love a nice smack on the ass from your partner? These sex toys are used to take that feeling up a notch. From light, padded paddles to nine-tail whips, these BDSM toys are used to dominate and punish by means of inflicting very light to heavy pain.
RestraintsFurry Cuffs for BDSM play
Another bondage-style sex toy, restraints come in all manner of shapes, sizes and colors. From leather to neoprene to aluminum, these sex toys are made to bind, restrain or completely hinder any movement by your partner. These toys are used heavily by experienced BDSM lovers and by couples new to the scene, they form the base of any BDSM toy box.
Clamps
Most often used on the nipples, but can be used anywhere on the body, even the clitoris, this type of bondage gear is made to provide varying levels of pain. There are a wide variety of clamps out there but they essentially do the same thing, clamp. However there is one notable variation, which are nipple clamps connected by a chain, the clamps themselves will become tighter and tighter as more pressure or weight is added on the chains, pulling the clamps.
Hoods and Masks
These bondage toys range from a blindfold to a fully enclosing leather hood where the only holes in it are for breathing through the nose. Some form of sensory deprivation is the goal with these sex toys. Not being able to see what your partner is doing or what they are about to do can be incredibly erotic, if you decide to try anything related to BDSM this is what you should go for.
Gags
Ball gags for BDSM play Used primarily by those who enjoy more than light bondage and who are into more hardcore dom/sub type of play. This type of BDSM gear is basically a soft ball or other object that fits into the mouth and are then strapped to the head to be held in place. You can also find tube-shaped gags that are used in a similar manner to the bit on a horse.
Other Sex Toys for Sensation Play
These BDSM toys range from ticklers such as feathers to more intese toys that have a similar look to spurs.
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