Bondage Hoods 101

During sexual play, especially in BDSM, the sub's outfit is usually incomplete without the bondage hood or mask. The bondage hood helps to restrict the sub's senses to some things, and improves their anticipation for what the Dom is about to do. While it is an important part of a sub/dom sexual outfit and play, it also requires that you use them with caution, especially for beginners.

Bondage Hoods 101 is a summary on what you should know about bondage hoods, as a beginner, and how to use them appropriately. It entails the types of bondage hoods, and under what situations or play you should use them. Safety is important with bondage hoods.

What are Bondage Hoods?

Bondage Hoods, also called bondage masks, or gimp masks, are hoods used for sexually fetishistic purposes. They are used to render its wearer disoriented, and to objectify through depersonalization and sensory deprivation. They can be made from latex, leather, Spandex, or rubber.

The use of bondage hoods usually involve a submissive sexual partner and a dominant one. The submissive one wears the head bondage, that is bondage hood, and they're restricted in what they see, smell, say, or hear, depending on the type of bondage mask they have on. However, the dominant partner finds it easier to subject their partner to different plays, such as humiliation, after depersonalization.

Types of Bondage Hoods

There are different types of bondage hoods, and they are applicable in different situations and sexual plays. Generally, bondage hoods are categorised based on how much of the head they cover, hence, full-face bondage hoods and partial-facs bondage hoods.

However, there are other categorisations based on the materials used in making them - rubber, leather, latex, Spandex, PVC, and dalexx - and other accessories, such as neck buckle and tie.

Types of Bondage Hood - Face Coverage

The extent of face coverage by a bondage hood influences the intensity of the sexual play between a dom and a sub.

Full-face bondage mask

This type of bondage hood covers the entirety of the face, including the nose, mouth, eyes, and ears. They may have buckles to tie the mask around the neck, or not. They're best used by sexual partners that are experienced with bondage masks.

For safety reasons, it is best to choose full-face masks that have nose holes, at least.

Partial-face bondage mask

This is a suitable bondage hood for beginners. It usually covers the ears and exposes the nose, eyes, and mouth, for easy breathing and communication.

They don't necessarily need a buckle or tie around the neck, as they're usually held in place by the chin.

Why Do People Use Bondage Hoods?

Generay, people.use bondage hoods to complete their BDSM sexual outfit. However, it serves more than that purpose. Here are some other reasons people use bondage hoods.

Depersonalization

Depersonalization is the concept of objectifying a submissive sexual partner, effectively helping the dominant partner to perform his act without emotion. In other words, it helps the dominant partner remain in character without conflicting emotions. Depersonalization is usually to the benefit of the dominant partner.

More Restriction

The sub benefits from better sexual experience when they have more restrictions. A bondage hood restricts some of the senses of the sub, helping them enjoy the activities of the play.

With a full-face bondage mask, the sub is unaware of their environment, and that peaks their anticipation and sense of feel. However, with a partial-face bondage hood, they may see but cannot hear as clearly.

Safety to Consider with Bondage Hoods

While a dom and a sub can experience more intense sensations from using bondage hoods in their plays, safety can't be compromised.

Breathing

It's advisable to choose a breathable BDSM mask, for easier respiration. However, since some bondage hood materials are not breathable, they should, at least, have nose holes through which a sub can breathe easily.

Communication

The use of safe words in BDSM is what makes the sub the controller of the play. If that is restricted by a full-face hood, a safe action, such as snapping fingers, should be used instead.

Final Thoughts

Bondage hoods are a part of the BDSM clothing, and they also serve the purpose of restricting certain senses, to elevate other senses. However, ensure safety of the bondage hood you wear as a sub.