Getting Started with Rope Bondage, Solo or with a Partner

There are different types of ropes that can be used for rope bondage and depending on the activities you are planning to engage it is important to choose the right type of rope. The most common ropes you will see being sold for rope bondage are hemp, jute, cotton, bamboo, and synthetic. Hemp, jute, cotton, and bamboo are all natural fiber ropes, meaning they are made from naturally occurring materials. They will vary in terms of uses based on how they are created. Natural fiber ropes can span the entire spectrum of strength with some being weak and some being medium strength, it all depends on how they are constructed. Synthetic ropes are going to be made from non-natural materials, so things such as nylon, polyester, and polypropylene. Synthetic ropes are generally stronger and more durable.

Rope can be used for a variety of activities–partnered activities, solo activities, sexual acts, and more artistic ventures. You can do artistic and sexual activities solo or with a partner. Regardless of which type of activity you want to engage in learning how to tie is crucial. You can learn with books or videos from experienced rope bondage participants. for suspension rope play. You can do self-ties if you want to explore rope bondage by yourself. Self-ties can be introductory or more complex. Starting with easier self-ties like harnesses and single columns are a good idea. If you are doing rope bondage with a partner, you can explore more variety. Partnered rope bondage can be a great avenue for intimacy and bonding with your partner as rope bondage can be a very vulnerable experience. As you and your partner get more experienced you can move to activities such as suspension, which is when a partner is tied up and hangs from one or more designated points through different rope ties.  

Regardless of whether you are engaging in rope bondage with a partner or by yourself, safety is the number one priority. You are going to want to make sure you have safety scissors within arm's reach at all times during rope bondage so that if an emergency were to arise you would be able to cut yourself or your partner free. A vital safety measure for rope bondage is having a safeword. A safeword will make it easier to communicate with a partner if a tie is too tight or if you need to be let down from suspension. You can choose multiple safewords to separate the different needs, so a word for looser ties and such and another word for completely stopping. You will also want to practice the two-finger rule. With the two-finger rule, one should be able to slide two fingers between the rope and the rope bottom’s skin without too much stress or effort. If you are venturing into suspension there are a few more safety measures to consider. You are going to want to make sure that your suspension points are well-installed and secure.