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Revision as of 04:19, 1 February 2007 by DominicTiernan (talk | contribs) (Fleshing out a few details as a structure for future additions)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Head bondage, in BDSM play, includes all techniques used to apply control to the head of the subject. It may refer to one of several techniques:
- It may refer to encasing the head in a bondage hood, or a head harness. A head harness may include a blindfold and/or gag. The encasement may include or be accentuated with a wide, stiff collar round the neck to restrict movement of the head.
- It may refer to pulling the head backwards by hair bondage or a rope attached to the back or top of a hood or head harness. It is also possible to use a rope attached to a blindfold or gag, but this is usually less secure and may cause excessive pressure on a small part of the face; in particular, with a gag, the corners of the mouth may be injured.
- It may refer to the use of rope or other material to achieve control of the head.
- It may refer to the use of a device such as a Scold's bridle (also referred to as a branks) or a box that encloses the head
As with all other forms of BDSM activity, safety must be of paramount concern. Any technique or device that limits the ability of a subject to freely move their head in a severe or prolonged way can result in a stiff neck, blood flow problems or nerve-based effects such as numbness. Knowledge and care are required to avoid any permanent injury.
External links
Numerous web sites exist to instruct the visitor in the technique and art of rope bondage. These sites typically give step-by-step instructions along with images to show each step and are designed to allow the curious to experiment with rope bondage themselves. The following list includes a sample of such sites:
- The Complete Rope Bondage Site
- The Duchy - From an introduction to basic knots through complex Japanese style bondage
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