The great variety of bdsm toys presented in sex shops and other specialized (Internet) stores varies in material, function and style. Some common household appliances are sometimes also used in bdsm practice, and these are called “pervertives”, however, bdsm toys designed purposely to fit bdsm practice are generally more convenient and safe and thus can bring more satisfaction. Depending on how exquisite your play is, what roles are adopted, where the limits are put as well as other factors you are free to choose from the scope of bdsm toys described below.
Such bdsm practices as paddling, bastinado, flagellation, whipping will probably require bdsm toys like whips (including horse- and bull-whips), slippers, paddles, birches, canes, and the like. When applying bdsm toys in activities of this kind, it is important not to be too rough, as these bdsm toys can easily bruise, scratch or otherwise damage tissues and joints. Blows to the head and neck should always be avoided as they are life-threatening. Besides, it should be not forgotten that bleeding wounds imply the risk of disease transmission, which actually is true for all bdsm toys that come in contact with body fluids, thus the - one person, one toy rule is really preferable. The bdsm toys used for flogging can be made of wood, rubber or leather.
Bdsm toys adding to the savor of such practices as bondage, deprivation of senses and movement-restriction include gags, harnesses, muzzles, mummification bdsm toys, body bags and sleep sacks, ropes, cuffs and chains, etc. These are usually presented in leather or metal, rubber or spandex and can be very simple and rather cheap as well as complex and expensive. Popular gags include balls, dildos and bridles, but such items of clothing as shoes or panties are also often used. Hoods with laces, zippers, eye or mouth holes or without them, are also good for bdsm bondage sessions. Harnesses and ropes are the bdsm toys that can be used directly for suspension and immobilizing the bottom or just serve as decoration creating the desired atmosphere for a particular scene, the latter often being the case for breast-oriented bondage. Also, while mummification gives total control of the bottom and unrestricted access to his/her body, it also allocates sole responsibility to the top, so due attention should be paid to ensure there are no breathing or overheating problems. Leaving a person speechless, senseless or motionless has a profound psychological impact and can intensify the feelings greatly but it also requires precaution and due care.
Sensation play, in its turn, presupposes its own bdsm toys that can include fur, feather, silk items, Wartenberg wheels, TENSes, needles and more. A large subgroup of bdsm toys is intended for genital torture. The miscellaneous devices here range from penis and testicles rings, electro-shockers, mechanisms preventing erection through pain infliction, clothes-pins, clips, weights and also such articles as candles, spoons, towels, etc.
On the whole, bdsm toys can be really multifarious and it is the partners' decision where to establish the boundaries and how far to go. We recommend that choosing bdsm toys is made with the main bdsm safety credo in mind. |