A GUIDE TO BONDAGE MASKS
Sensory manipulation is a great way to have your bondage play elevated to the next level. By ensuring that your partner is unable to access some of their faculties, they rely on the remaining senses to make sense of the stimuli being applied in their environment. Bondage is usually associated with ropes and instruments of restraint, but little is known about the power that bondage masks wield when it comes to sensory manipulation and play.
To delve into this form of play requires adherence to a few safety practices and constant communication to ensure that the game stays within the set boundaries. To start you off, you need the right tools.
BONDAGE MASK MATERIALS
Bondage masks vary in material composition and overall design. To choose the mask that will fully cover your needs, you need to understand your play level as well as some of the features offered by each mask.
When it comes to material composition, the latex bondage mask comes up as the most popular choice for most people. The versatility of the bondage mask allows you to choose from a wide array of designs and locking mechanisms. Latex masks have the wet look appeal that makes the whole scenario seem even sexier as you watch your partner’s eyes shine through the eye holes. The zipper lock on the mouth allows you to give your partner an opportunity to speak up if you feel like they deserve it.
Leather masks are stiff and rigid, although some have a soft feel to ensure that there is no chaffing around the neck. The masks with the string locking mechanism allow for a loose fit although some feel like the leather mask may be too much for beginners as the feel is not as comfortable as the latex mask.
Spandex is the common material when it comes to form-fitting bondage masks, making it very effective at limiting sight, smell, and hearing of the wearer. This should only be used with experience BDSM practitioners as newbies may find the material way too constricting to fully enjoy the experience.
TYPES OF BONDAGE MASKS
Bondage masks come as full cover, partial cover, or even detachable. To understand which one would be appropriate, take a look at each of them in turn;
FULL COVER
These masks completely cover the mouth, eyes, nose, and ears, leaving only the sense of touch to function. This gives the dominant the opportunity to fully get the sensory stimulation play off the ground, changing from temperature play to pain and pleasure stimulation. The full cover mask is however recommended for those who are comfortable in enclosed areas as the limitations brought about by the mask are not for the faint at heart.
PARTIAL COVER
These masks are a bit more comfortable as they may have cut-outs to expose the mouth, nose, ears, or mouth, and sometimes a combination of the above. Partial masks are great for beginners as the restrictions are not too strict, helping the submissive get used to the feeling of having their face covered during play.
DETACHABLE MASKS
For those who want a taste of both worlds, take a hold of the detachable mask and use it for your mild plays by detaching the mask and switch to some hardcore play by getting the whole mask to cover your partner. The detachable mask is great for beginners who plan to move to even more kinky sessions.
SAFETY
Always ensure that your partner can still breathe under the mask no matter how tight the mask is.
Make sure that you discuss a safe word if their mouth is free, but if not, there should be a sign or signal to indicate distress. Stop immediately a safe word is uttered or seen.
Always ensure that your partner is not allergic to latex before using any latex mask for your play.
Never use full cover masks on anyone with breathing problems like asthma. If using partial masks, ensure that their airways are clear.
Always sanitize and thoroughly clean the masks after use especially if you have multiple partners. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
With the basics in mind, always ensure that you and your partner are on the same page before indulging.
