BED BONDAGE SYSTEMS
With a few minutes of effort, you can easily - and discreetly - make your own bedroom into a bondage playground that you'll be able to enjoy anytime, every time. Bianca and I personally have one (well, actually, two...but more about that later...) of these systems under our bed, and those restraint straps being always at the ready has definitely led to spontaneously trying new things. And very quickly, too - just reach under the mattress, and there's the restraint strap you want...! This well might be the best bdsm sex toy you've ever bought. For couples, putting one of these systems under your mattress is a "coming out" of sorts. You're no longer hiding your kinky selves from yourselves, and have admitted that you like bondage, discipline and submission sex enough to equip your bed for it. You'll often be very glad you were so bold.
The least expensive, entry-level underbed systems use plastic buckle clips to join short straps on the cuffs to the bed straps, and to provide length adjustment. The cuffs are generally usually made from simple neoprene or fleece materials, with nylon straps and Velcro closures. They do a fine job of transforming your mattress into a bondage playground, but there's one drawback: there's no way to attach anything else. Imagine that you've got your willing submissive tied spreadeagle on the bed, wrist and ankle cuffs clipped to the restraint straps at either side, arms and legs outstretched. Of course, you can have a lot of fun this way - and you will - but now suppose you're feeling naughtier yet, and want to add a rope tied between her ankle cuffs, for more restrictive (hotter...!) bondage. In systems with these plastic clip connections, there's no place to attach the rope, and that limits your sexy bondage possibilities. You can't connect the cuffs together, either. However, allowing for those limitations, since these systems retail for under $30, they're a very inexpensive way to create and enjoy a bondage bedroom on a budget.
Unless you have a dedicated bdsm sex room, the bedroom is where most sexy bondage will happen, and when you outfit your bed with one of these systems, you'll be ready for anything. Imagine the look of surprise and excitement on your partner's face when you show her the straps, and explain what they're for...! Then, sharing the excitement of installing it makes for terrific foreplay.
Bed bondage systems generally consist of four cuffs (two for wrists, two for ankles), and straps which fit underneath your mattress. There's usually a central strap running lengthwise, and two straps branching off each end, forming an "H" shape. The straps can be taken out from the sides or the head and foot of the bed, and they're adjustable for length and tightness, giving you lots of sexy bondage possibilities. Plus, you can hide everything when you're done playing (!); just tuck the straps and cuffs far underneath and completely out of sight, and there's no worries about curious kids, housekeepers, or the babysitter asking difficult questions.
There are many similar-looking restraint systems on the market, at different price points, which can be somewhat confusing when it comes time to choose one for yourself. In this guide, we'll describe the two main types of bed bondage systems, with their pros and cons. The difference between systems has to do with the connectors used to attach the cuffs to the straps, either plastic buckles or metal O-rings.
The second type of system uses metal rings and snap-clips instead of plastic buckles to connect the straps and cuffs. There's a broader range of quality levels available in this style, from entry-level systems to top-of-the-line products, with cuff materials ranging from simple neoprene to quality leather. However, these systems are more costly, starting at around $40, and range upwards from there. Consider though, for that increased cost, the metal rings and clips give you many new options. You can now tie that rope between ankle cuffs or clip them together, and you can connect other straps; there's unlimited possibilities for inspired bondage.
Cuff materials in these systems varies widely too, from simple neoprene or fleece materials like the plastic clip systems, to brocade fabrics and leathers, Cuffs are usually padded, with more detail, like double-layering and stitched edges. Mid-range products usually have buckling closures instead of Velcro straps, taking a further step into bdsm restraint, with lots to material and finish choices.
For either type of system though, you'll want to be sure and order the right strap lengths; some systems are 48" long, and some are 60" long. The system length, less your bed size, determines how much reach the straps will have up and onto the mattress. All of these systems provide more than enough reach and adjustment length on the straps when positioned at the head and foot of the bed, however, reach from the sides varies quite a bit; see the chart below. For instance, if you have a king size bed, the straps of a 48" system won't even reach the top of your mattress; make sure to order a 60" system. Guidelines are based on the width and length of standard US bed sizes; reach distances vary for different mattress thicknesses.
There's one final thing to consider, and it's why we actually have two bondage strap systems underneath our mattress. While all of these systems allow you to choose between taking the straps out from the sides of the bed, or from the head and foot, you really won't be able to switch strap locations during sex; it's too cumbersome, and takes you way out of the moment. Using two systems means eight straps, two per side, and that creates amazing bondage possibilities. If you really enjoy having one, consider adding a second.
When you're ready to purchase your first bedroom bondage system, choose the connector type you prefer, use the chart to determine the strap length you need, select the cuff material, finish, and closure style, and you're ready to begin a new and exciting era of sexy bondage adventures!
