Thank you for your question Fiona.
There are a few people who enjoy pain but for the majority of the population bondage is about fun. Both participants must feel comfortable with it and both must enjoy it for it to be a worthwhile exercise.
To be honest lots of people who don’t indulge in bondage, or BDSM as it is often known , express opinions that are far from the truth. Bondage is merely another way for participants to enjoy sex.
People that participate in the BDSM lifestyle should always talk before, during, and after any activity to make sure that they are both on the same page. BDSM in a healthy, consensual environment is not abuse. It is there to be enjoyed. There should never be any pain and certainly, no damage should be done.
Bondage is just role-playing and should not be aggressive or violent. It can be whatever the participants want it to be. Remember bondage isn’t sexy unless everyone is enjoying it. It’s not about the dominant partner or partners doing whatever they want to the submissive partner. It’s about all participants getting what they want out of it.
It is vital that you both understand that STOP means Stop and MORE means more. Both of your feelings and interests must be respected in order for BDSM role playing to work.
It’s important to discuss and assess your emotions before, during, and after BDSM of any kind. Talk to your partner about it. Figure out what works for you, what doesn’t work and maybe even what really turns you off. Communication plays such a vital role in every relationship.
Rest assured that done right there will be no pain and you will suffer no harm.
REMEMBER – BDSM IS JUST ANOTHER WAY IN WHICH YOU CAN ENJOY SEX AND EACH OTHER.
May I suggest that you read my Blog on the subject on this website?