Equipment and Toys
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Blindfold
A blindfold is a garment or accessory used to cover the eyes, often employed in sexual activities to enhance sensory experiences or as part of BDSM practices. By temporarily removing the sense of sight, a blindfold can heighten other senses and increase arousal, anticipation, and vulnerability for the wearer.
Bondage Rope
Bondage rope is a specialized type of rope designed for use in consensual bondage practices, typically as part of BDSM activities. These ropes are crafted to be safe, comfortable, and effective for restraining a partner during erotic play. Bondage ropes come in various materials, lengths, and thicknesses, each offering different sensations and levels of restraint.
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Chastity
Chastity refers to the practice of abstaining from sexual activity and/or the deliberate restriction of sexual behavior, either temporarily or permanently, often due to personal, religious, or moral beliefs. In modern contexts, it can also refer to the use of chastity devices or engaging in power exchange dynamics where one partner controls the other's sexual activity.
Cock Cage
A cock cage, also known as a male chastity device, is a sex toy designed to enclose and restrict access to the penis, typically worn for extended periods as part of BDSM play or orgasm control practices. These devices prevent erections, masturbation, and sexual intercourse while worn, often requiring a partner to hold the key for removal.
Cock Ring
A cock ring, also known as a penis ring or tension ring, is a sex toy designed to be worn around the base of the penis or both the penis and testicles. Its primary purpose is to restrict blood flow out of the erect penis, potentially leading to a firmer, longer-lasting erection. Cock rings come in various materials, including silicone, rubber, leather, and metal, and can range from simple bands to more complex designs with vibrating elements.
Collaring
Collaring is a BDSM practice and ritual where one partner (typically the dominant) presents a collar to another partner (typically the submissive) as a symbol of their commitment, power exchange dynamic, and relationship status, similar to how a wedding ring represents marriage in traditional relationships. The collar itself can be decorative or functional, ranging from elegant jewelry to leather accessories, and its presentation often involves a ceremony or agreement that establishes or deepens the partners' power exchange dynamic.
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Dom drop
Dom drop refers to the physical and emotional crash that a dominant partner may experience after an intense BDSM scene or power exchange dynamic, characterized by feelings of exhaustion, sadness, guilt, or anxiety as their body returns to its normal hormonal state. This phenomenon is similar to sub drop but occurs specifically in the dominant partner who has been in charge of the scene or dynamic.
Dungeon
A dungeon, in BDSM context, refers to a dedicated space designed for BDSM activities and play. It's not necessarily underground or prison-like as the name might suggest. Instead, it's a controlled environment equipped with various BDSM furniture, toys, and equipment to facilitate different types of scenes and activities.
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Handcuffs
Handcuffs are restraint devices commonly used in BDSM and bondage play. They typically consist of two adjustable loops connected by a chain or hinge, designed to secure a person's wrists or ankles. In a sexual context, handcuffs are used to restrict movement and create a sense of powerlessness, which can be arousing for some individuals. They come in various materials, including metal, leather, and fabric, each offering different sensations and levels of restraint.
Harness
A harness is a wearable piece of equipment used in various sexual activities, typically designed to secure a sex toy or to facilitate certain sexual practices. The most common type is a strap-on harness, which is worn around the hips and pelvis to hold a dildo or other insertable toy in place, allowing the wearer to penetrate their partner. Harnesses can be made from various materials such as leather, nylon, or fabric, and come in different styles to suit various body types and preferences.
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Sex Toys
Sex toys are objects or devices used to enhance sexual pleasure and stimulation, either during solo masturbation or partnered sexual activities. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and functions designed to stimulate the genitals or other erogenous zones of the body. Some common types of sex toys include vibrators, dildos, anal plugs, masturbation sleeves, and cock rings.
Speculum
A speculum is a medical instrument used to dilate and examine body cavities, most commonly the vagina or rectum. It allows healthcare providers to visually inspect internal tissues during gynecological exams, Pap smears, or other medical procedures.
Spreader Bar
A spreader bar is a rigid bar with attachment points at both ends, used in BDSM and bondage practices to keep a person's body parts spread apart. Typically made of metal or sturdy plastic, spreader bars are designed to restrain and position the body, often keeping legs, arms, or even the mouth open and immobile. They can vary in length and may have adjustable features to accommodate different body sizes and desired levels of restraint.
Strap-on Harness
A strap-on harness is a wearable device designed to hold a dildo or other phallic-shaped sex toy in place for penetrative sexual activities. It typically consists of a series of straps that fit around the wearer's hips and thighs, with a secure mounting point for attaching a compatible dildo. Strap-on harnesses allow individuals without a penis to engage in penetrative sex acts, or those with a penis to use an alternative penetrative device.
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Vibrating Cock Ring
A vibrating cock ring is a sex toy designed to be worn around the base of the penis or testicles. It combines the features of a traditional cock ring with a small vibrating motor, providing stimulation for both partners during sexual activity. The vibrations can enhance sensation for the wearer and their partner, particularly during penetrative sex.
Vibrator
A vibrator is a sex toy designed to stimulate the body, usually the genitals, using vibration. They come in many shapes and sizes to provide different types of stimulation. Vibrators are commonly used for masturbation, but can also be incorporated into partnered sexual activity. Many are designed to stimulate the clitoris, while others can be used for vaginal or anal penetration.