BDSM Gear and Equipment

50 Shades of Grey was the best thing that happened to adult companies. With its unique portrayal of BDSM (for details, see our dedicated blog), the sexual aspect became very popular amongst viewers and fans of the show. The trilogy debuted in 2015, and in 2016, nearly 47% of women and 60% of men fantasized about dominating someone in a sexual context. Bondage Dominance Submission Masochism/Sadism is a sex style that involves dominance, submission, and control, as the name implies, for example one partner is being more dominant and the other submissive. It involves roleplay and aims at actualizing sexual fantasies. In this article we will focus especially on BDSM gear and equipment, which you can use it during such a sex encounter.

BDSM equipment are toys, tools, furniture, clothing, and materials that are used during bondage sex and roleplay. They are the like kitchen utensils to a unique dominant/submissive sexual experience. They come in different shapes, sizes, forms and kinds.

Although it is not always compulsory, there are equipment and tools used in BDSM. The purpose of these is to have the most realistic sexual experiences possible. These gears can be grouped into five major classes; Restraints, Bondage Furniture, Physical Stimulants, Sexual Stimulants, and Sensory Deprivation.

Types of BDSM Toys, Tools, and Equipment

Restraints

1. Shackles: BDSM shackles are popularly used in bondage role plays. They are anything used to hold cuffs and ankles on the submissive during sexual intercourse. They usually have either the traditional circle shape and sometimes may come in U-shapes. Mostly, they are made of metal, but some are made with leather materials and, sometimes, fluffy, comfortable cotton. Occasionally they are substituted by handcuffs or ropes. Find a good pair of wrist cuffs for starting here. 
2. Bondage belts: During sexual roleplays, a body belt, usually referred to as a Bondage belt, is common. It is not a restraint on its own, but it is used as an anchor point for other restraints, like poles, cuffs, and many others. It is usually made of leather and other skin-friendly materials to ensure proper blood flow.
3. Bondage tape: Bondage tapes are cheaper and simpler than ropes and cuffs. Most tapes are very thick, so they cannot be reused but can easily be cut after use. The bondage tape is very versatile. It can be used as a blindfold, mouth gags, handcuffs, and even whole-body restraints.
4. Spreader bars: A spreader bar is a wooden or metal bar with attachments for cuffs at each end. It can be used for both ankles and cuffs. The primary purpose of the spreader bar is to keep the submissive partner in a spreadeagle position. The subject might be attached to an item of furniture, the floor, or a suspension bondage device.

Bondage Furniture

1. Spanking horse: A spanking horse is a popular piece of erotic furniture with padded tops and cuffs at the end. It puts the subject in a bent position and spanks, even without restraints. It comes in different sizes and shapes but most times resembles a regular woodwork table.
2. X-cross: An x-cross or frame is a piece of bondage furniture typical to dungeon roleplays. It is a wooden structure in the shape of an X, with cuffs at the four edges. They usually come in various sizes and forms. Some come in the form of a wheel and can be turned upside down.
3. Swing: Swings are used as suspenders during sexual intercourse. While one of the partners can move freely, the other is suspended on a swing. It sometimes has allocations for back and bum rest. The swing also has rings for adjustment while on it. 
4. Pillory: It was formerly a punishment equipment, but it is now a pleasure derivative- ironic. Pillories are made of wood or metal and hung up on a post. It has holes in the head and hands. The subject is held inside the holes while the other partner moves freely.

Physical Stimulants

1. Nipple clamps: These are clamps that pinch the nipples to give a pleasurable form of pain. The pain from the clamps creates a kind of sensation that the subject enjoys. Nipple clamps come in different shapes and sizes. Tweezers and Forceps are sometimes used as substitutes.
2. Butt Plug: Resembling a dildo, a butt plug is also a sex toy inserted into the rectum. It derives a tingly sensation and is commonly used by women. It has a large end to prevent it from getting lost inside the rectum. It can be made from materials like rubber and ceramic.
3. Whips: Whips are very popular sex toys. They are used during role-play. Flogging is most pleasurable for the latter. Some are made of wool, while others are made from either natural or synthetic fiber. The subject is expected to bend over, while the dominant partner with the whip is in charge of the flogging. This can be either punishment or “only” funishment; check out our blog post to learn more about the difference.

Sexual Stimulation

1. Dildo: dildos are trendy masturbation toys used mainly by women. It is an artificial penis, usually made of rubber and sometimes ceramic. There is the wearable variant known as a dick strap. It is a belt with an artificial penis infrastructure in it.

2. Vibrator: Vibrators are electricity-powered sex toys used to generate sexual pleasurable stimulation. It is sometimes called a massager. During sex, partners put it in each other’s genitals, creating sexual pleasure through pulsations and throbs. It comes in different sizes and lengths. 

3. Electronic Stimulation: short E-Stim toys, applying electric current on sensitive parts of the partner’s body. Those areas could be the genitals, the nipples, or any other sensitive part you could think of. There are mainly two different kinds of toys: a wand with various attachments (comb, flogger, mushroom or bend tubes, …), and the other similar to a muscle stimulator, coming with adhesive pads to be stuck to the skin. Sir M has much fun with the latter, using this E-Stim product with his slave L. 

4. Sex Machines: This machine stimulates sexual intercourse and other sexual activities. It is huge and occupies space. It has a dildo connected at the end of a long pole that moves in an oscillatory motion (forward and backward).

Sensory Deprivation 

1. Blindfolds: For example as: clothes, nylon, laces, or customized Blindfolds are used to cover the eyes during sex. They can be made of any material as long as it is skin friendly. Blindfolds help in sustaining mystery and channel the senses of the eye to the rest of the other organs.

2. Vacuum bags: This stretchable latex bag covers the entire body during sex. Air is still passed through holes or tubes passed into the vacuum bag. The user is unable to move but can still wiggle. Intense sensations come from vibrations and strokes from the other partner.

3. Breath control gas mask: Gas control gas masks are kinky BDSM equipment. The mask limits the flow of air and breathing. All the subject has to smell is the mask’s material, which could be very erotic for some. In addition, if you want to learn more about breath control role also plays without kinky toys, so check out our articles on “The Best Breath Play Techniques for BDSM Lovers”.

Tips on Using BDSM Equipment 

BDSM can be very amazing for those that enjoy a spiced-up sex life. However, poor maintenance and use of the equipment involved can attract infections and other complications. Here are some tips on the use of BDSM equipment:

1. Clean toys and tools with antibacterial soap, and allow them to dry properly

2. Tapes should be placed flat to allow blood flow

3. Don’t use vacuum bags alone; play together with a partner to avoid incidences of suffocating 

4. Use toys with skin-friendly materials

5. Ropes and cuffs should not be too tight

6. Whenever the pain is getting unbearable, don’t be afraid to speak out and use your safe words or signs

Bondage sex is very amazing, as long as you don’t mind the pain, though. So, if you find it interesting, or want to try something new with your partner, consider this amazing equipment listed above to have the best BDSM experience.  And remember, consent is essential before getting involved in intercourses and any kind of BDSM, with or without gears and toys! Have an amazing kinky experience.