Restraint

C1 term

• Caging Placing a person in a confined space (e.g., cage or box). Often symbolic of control or objectification. Restraint

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

M1 term

• Mummification Wrapping the body in layers (e.g., plastic, latex, or bandages) to restrict movement. Claustrophobic and symbolic. Restraint

R1 term

• Restraint art Erotic bondage focused on symmetry, aesthetics, and control — often photographed or exhibited. Restraint