Affordable Restraints

I realize everyone is starting to feel the hit to their pocketbooks these days and I thought this is a good time to write a blog about affordable restraints. I know there are some many great restraints out there offered by companies and retailers. You can visit the links in the upper right-hand side to get your hands on some creative means to tie your sub down. Let's suppose you're like most people worldwide and watching what you spend. You may have to save up for little splurges like an under the bed or a door jam restraint. My purpose today is to give you simple ideas that will help you keep your sub under control.

The first place you should visit is your local hardware store! There are all sorts of good materials here to make dominating your sub so much easier. First get a shopping cart and make your way to the aisle where tape is sold. Don't be like everyone else and reach directly for the duct tape! You want something that is sticky and a little more pliable. My suggestion is that you buy several rolls of electrical tape. It's not as sticky and won't leave a residue on your sub's skin. You can also be smart about this and roll the tape on sticky side out. This will keep the tape from sticking to their skin and you can cut out your sub more quickly in case a safeword is uttered or you need to apply some quick after care. The other upside to electrical tape is that it's black and that's much more sexy than the ugly dull silver color of duct tape.

The other option available at the hardware store is rope, of course! There should be all types available to you. You may be able to buy it off of a spool or you could buy the bungee cords! The rope would be a great option if you wanted to cause a little bit of pain with the restraining, because the sub would struggle and chafe themselves. The bungee cords are a great idea when you have something sturdy to which to mount your sub. I'm thinking a headboard, fence, or the garage door railing. I encourage you to be creative. If you wanted to spread your sub's legs mount the rope on either side of the bed and watch them squirm as you fasten each leg down and apart.

The next option will bring out the handy man (woman) in you. Chains are available, too. Find the studs in your wall and bolt these chains to them. Now if you've purchased a little rope you can attach the rope to the chains and now you have a permanent pleasure center in house.

There are nicer and more delicate ways to subdue your partner. You can go to a discount store and pick up scarves for cheap. This can be used when you want to treat your sub to a sensual, seductive time. There is the option of fuzzy handcuff, but for some reason I can never take them seriously. The cuffs look like they belong to a muppet cop. Silk is nice and strong at the same time. Go to a fabric store and pick up some. Then go home and cut it into strips, this saves your from having to buy manufactured scarves you're just going to use for restraints only.

These are only a few ideas, but I hope they start you in the right direction. Doms I ugre you to remind your subs how good it feels to be owned today! Tie them down and let them know you love them and how dirty they are. Always remember to be safe!