BDSM, Dom/sub play, rope bondage, and philosophy

Nice Rope Job! I always say a girl can never have enough rope! (smile). In San Antonio, I found that the Adult Megaplex has plenty of soft cotton rope. So when I'm in the neighborhood, I always stop by to pick up 15 - 20ft. Just in case I meet new subbie that enjoys bondage as much as I do. I have that Type A personality so I makes fairly good Dom.

Thank you Doc for the complement. Sometimes I do very simple ties, but I enjoy the process so much, that I most often go for more complex ties. In the photo below, my guess is: 2X 35’-1/4” dia, 1X 35’-3/8” dia, 2X 20’-3/8” dia, and 2X 10’-3/8” dia. What's that in total?, 165'? So I agree, there can never be too much rope!



If I may offer a suggestion, avoid cotton. Cotton is stretchy, which makes it difficult to get the tension of a tie just right. To tight and circulation is cut off; too loose and, well, it’s not bondage. Also when under pressure, as cotton rope stretches, it becomes thinner and can cut into the skin more than you intended or expected. And lastly, cotton is more difficult to launder and dry properly between uses.

Of course, hemp is the traditional choice, but I opt for nylon. Nylon is readily available braided and twisted. I buy 100 foot lengths at Lowe’s in1/4” and 3/8” diameters. I suppose braided style rope may be more comfortable, but I always use twisted rope; for two reasons. It’s a nod to the traditional hemp, which is only twisted, and I love the marks left on the skin from twisted rope. The photos below illustrate rope marks, that for me, are beautiful and stimulating in their own way.

Well, in my experiences, I never had a problem with cotton rope, but the nylon is a good choice. I would opt for the 3/8" thick type. Something I have always wanted to do is stragically place 2-3 knots right on my sub's kitty crack, so when she moves the knots rub her. I have also had a great deal of luck tying wrists to anchles in a variation of K-9 style. It gives me good access to kitty as well as anal intense activities (Greek).

There are so many choices for rope material and tying technique it never grows old. As I reread my post above, it comes across too strong on my avoidance of cotton. Any rope material can be used with success. Apologies for sounding judgmental.

And yes, a body harness with knots, especially on the clit is a lot of fun. A good book on sex oriented bondage is Bondage For Sex, by Chanta Rose. Great ideas, and wonderful photography.

I just had my experience with rope Tuesday and then went back again last evening.
It was very exciting and erotic.
Thanks Tex Engnr for allowing me to post my photos here on your thread.

Hey there TexEngr - R.M. s reply looks like my handy work. No offense taken by your comments regarding cotton rope. Now I just need to find a new subbie here in San Antonio.