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Bondage Lingerie: Introduction & What to Wear

March 04, 2022

Whether you’re a newbie to bondage lingerie or you're a total slave to the practice, this article will cover the basics of bondage lingerie and our favorite pieces to play in.

The idea of bondage can be intimidating to people who think they are either too conservative or inexperienced in the bedroom. But curiosity is healthy, and knowledge is power!

We’re going to give you the low-down on what bondage is, how to try it, and where to find sexy bondage lingerie for when you’re feeling frisky.

What is bondage?

Let’s be honest, when you think of bondage, you might think of Fifty Shades of Grey depictions. But there’s so much more to it than that.

Bondage is a part of the BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism) subculture and the practice of consensually tying, binding, or restraining a partner for erotic, aesthetic or somatosensory stimulation (such as pressure, pain, tickling, etc.).

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Two common labels you'll hear in BDSM play are "sub" and "dom," which are short for "submissive" and "dominant." Submissive roles are those in bondage restraints, whereas dominant roles do the disciplining.

Bondage has been prevalent in art since the 17th century when women were tied up and depicted as damsels in distress.

Although Fifty Shades of Grey wasn’t an accurate depiction of the BDSM subculture, its mainstream appeal encouraged some women to explore BDSM fantasies for the first time.

How do you introduce bondage into your bedroom?

Communication is key

Bondage in the bedroom involves either you or your partner letting go of control. Therefore, most people set up a safe word when trying out this new venture.

A safe word lets both parties know that, when the word is said, play will stop immediately. This will allow you and your partner to build trust and explore freely.

Keep it simple

We’ll get to this in more detail later, but begin your bondage practice with the essentials.

Bringing lots of new toys and gadgets can be overwhelming and intimidating. Something as simple as a blindfold can be a great starting point.

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Don’t let misconceptions stop you

Despite what most people think, bondage can be very romantic. There are a lot of misconceptions about bondage—it doesn’t have to be all whips and chains.

Don’t put pressure on yourself, and just have fun with it.