What is a BDSM blindfold?
As the name suggests, anything you use to blindfold your eyes. A cloth band, a piece of clothing, a cloth, a sleeping mask – all of these can act as a blindfold. In addition, there are also blindfolds specially designed for use during sex or BDSM, for example, made of leather.
Why do you use a blindfold in BDSM?
With a blindfold, logically, the eyes are blindfolded. This deprives a person of one of their senses, so once they can’t see anything, they automatically focus more on the other senses. With blindfolded, sounds but also touches are often more intense. Especially since the person is no longer able to see where exactly he or she is being touched. If one strokes a temporarily “blind” person, he or she can concentrate especially on the touch, the intensity and the feeling on the skin.
In sadomasochistic practices, the blindfold adds another stimulus: the impact on the body is unexpected. Not seeing what toy the Dom is holding, when he or she is lunging, or what part he or she is aiming at can be especially exciting. Many bottoms feel a special excitement and sense of being at the mercy of this. So, a blindfold can also support the power imbalance in BDSM.
Dom can even use the blindfold as a form of humiliation, because a sub who can’t see anything is especially helpless. For example, he or she can be ordered to crawl around on the floor looking for something, which can be very humiliating. Also, the aspect of Sub being denied seeing Dom can emphasize his or her dominance.
What to consider when using blindfold?
Some people react very sensitively, even with panic, to the loss of their sense of sight. Therefore, be especially attentive and pay attention to how your counterpart reacts to it. If you use something as a blindfold that cannot be removed quickly, such as bondage tape or ropes, have a pair of scissors ready to free it in case of emergency.
Otherwise, make sure that the blindfold is tight enough and really opaque. A simple sleeping mask is certainly quickly available and put on, but slips quite easily. If Sub moves a lot, a blindfold with a tight fit is better. Of course, ropes or bondage tape should not cut extremely either.
There is not much to consider when blindfolding in BDSM. It is a nice and cheap start for BDSM-interested people. Advanced users combine the blindfold with earplugs or headphones to increase the sensory robbery. Also in combination with gags and/or fixations the blindfold can be exciting.
