Armbinder

For kinksters into bondage and restraints

What is an armbinder?

How do you use an armbinder safely?

Why use an armbinder?

How long can an armbinder be used?

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For kinksters into bondage and restraints

Bondage isn’t always simply about the practicality of restraint, the look and feel of the bondage item used can make a big difference to the psychology of a scene. For kinksters wanting heavy duty bondage, an armbinder is ideal. Corset like, these restraints look the part as well as practically keeping a person’s arms completely immobile behind them.

Not for the inexperienced or faint at heart, an armbinder is perfect for strict bondage and could be used with other items to completely immobilise a naughty, wriggly sub. It can also be a very strong statement piece on its own too, giving the dominant complete control.

What is an armbinder?

This device for holding arms behind a submissive/bottom can be as simple as a few straps of material connected together or can be a more complex glove. This glove is laced like a corset and covers the person’s arms up to above the elbow. It often also has straps to pull the person’s arms closer together, making it even harder for them to move or escape.

How do you use an armbinder safely?

Using this bondage device holds a person’s arms straight together, elbow to elbow behind the body so shouldn’t be used by anyone who hasn’t got some experience of being restrained. It puts a lot of strain on the submissive’s shoulders so if any pain is felt they should be released immediately. Also check the circulation of the bottom at regular periods. If they get pins and needles or feel numbness in their arms take them out of the restraints as quickly as possible. In fact, keep some emergency shears nearby in case they need releasing very quickly indeed.

Why use an armbinder?

Great for experienced bondage players, the armbinder holds the bottom tightly in restraint. It adds an extra element of having the whole arm covered, making it more intense than just cuffs or rope. If you enjoy leather or PVC, these are the best arm restraints for you.

How long can an armbinder be used?

There is no official time limit, but it is not advised to wear one for a long time. If there is any numbness, pins and needles or other discomfort for the wearer take it off immediately. This is not a restraint that can be used for hours at a time because of its intensity.

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For all bondage lovers

Restraints come in many shapes and sizes: rope, cuffs, metal and more. Pretty much anything you'd use for bondage is a kind of restraint, making this a massive and versatile category! Most people who are at all interested in kink or BDSM are amenable to bondage and restraint play in some form or another, so it's a good idea to get a little practice in ASAP if you'd like to 'play around' and experiment with a variety of partners. Just be sure to keep to all the usual safety rules in mind: keep the keys nearby, always have a set of rope shears handy, learn how to play in a way that doesn't risk circulation and do your research before you begin!

Torture, S&M and other bondage ideas

Bondage is one of the most famous and best known aspects of S&M and BDSM play, and not without reason. Being tied up is a glorious sensation for the right person, and the control inherent in being the person doing the tying can give a dominant partner a heady rush. Ball gags are also commonly used. Sometimes bondage is there primarily to enhance a roleplay scenario; sometimes it's almost an art form, especially when it comes to rope bondage. Other times it's just to make clear the dynamic and have some fun with each other. Whatever your reasons for indulging, make sure you're doing so safely. Learn some knots that don't tighten under pressure and always keep a pair of shears to hand in case you need to release your partner in a hurry.

Safety, consent and respect for boundaries

There's more than one 'official' definition of what the letters in BDSM stand for, and plenty of people don't agree on their exact usage! However you use the term, though, it's a catch-all way of describing a whole bunch of kinks and fetishes that are more common than many people imagine: bondage and impact play, sadism and masochism, domination and submission. Safety, consent and respect for boundaries are all key in the practice of BDSM, and it's vital to negotiate properly with your partners before getting into anything heavy-handed. Thankfully it's not so hard to learn - most places around the world have their own BDSM communities that are only too happy to take in newbies and help them learn the ropes.