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A1 term

• Armbinders A piece of bondage gear, often made of leather, that straps the wearer's arms together behind their back, forcing an "elbows-touching" posture. It's… Gear & Wearables

B3 terms

• Ball Gag A common type of gag consisting of a rubber or silicone ball, held in place by a strap. It forcibly keeps the mouth open and prevents clear speech. I… Gear & Wearables
• Bondage Any form of consensual restraint. This can range from light play with silk ties to heavy restraint with leather cuffs and chains. It's a tool for exp… Practices & Activities
• Bondage Tape A type of fetish tape, often made of vinyl, that does not have a sticky adhesive. It is designed to stick only to itself, making it a safe way to cre… Gear & Wearables

C3 terms

• Caging Placing a person in a confined space (e.g., cage or box). Often symbolic of control or objectification. Restraint
• Chains Metal chains are a common BDSM tool. They can be used as heavy-duty restraints (bondage), dragged across the skin (sensation/temperature play), or ra… Gear & Wearables
• Confinement Play (Caging) A form of bondage where a partner is consensually confined in a small space, such as a BDSM "cage" (different from a "chastity cage"), box, or confin… Practices & Activities

D1 term

• Duct Tape A strong, adhesive household tape. It is sometimes used for bondage or gags, but it is *not* recommended. Gear & Wearables

G1 term

• Gags Items placed in the mouth to muffle speech or enforce control. Includes ball gags, bit gags, tape, and cloth. Restraint

H1 term

• Handcuffs Metal or leather restraints used to bind wrists or ankles. Symbolic of law, control, or helplessness. Restraint

L1 term

• Leash & collar Symbolic restraint or ownership. Collars can be decorative or functional; leashes amplify control. Restraint

M2 terms

• Medieval Devices A category of BDSM furniture and restraints inspired by historical torture or punishment devices. This includes items like stocks (for wrists/ankles)… Gear & Wearables
• Mummification Wrapping the body in layers (e.g., plastic, latex, or bandages) to restrict movement. Claustrophobic and symbolic. Restraint

R2 terms

• Restraint art Erotic bondage focused on symmetry, aesthetics, and control — often photographed or exhibited. Restraint
• Rope Bondage (Shibari) A specific type of bondage using rope. It can be simple and functional or highly complex and artistic, as in Japanese Shibari. It can also be used fo… Practices & Activities

S3 terms

• Self-Bondage The act of applying restraints to oneself for pleasure. This is a solo activity that requires extensive planning to ensure a "quick release" or "esca… Practices & Activities
• Shibari (Rope Bondage) A specific, traditional form of Japanese rope bondage. It is known for its intricate, beautiful patterns and its focus on the connection (the "rope d… Practices & Activities
• Spreader Bars A piece of BDSM gear, typically a rigid bar with cuffs at each end, used to hold a partner's arms or (more commonly) legs open and apart. This create… Gear & Wearables