Bondage Positions - Restrained Elegance

[AndyRew00]

The human body is capable of adopting an almost infinite variety of poses and positions. Some of these poses are awkward, ugly or ungainly- these are inappropriate for a Restrained Elegance slavegirl to adopt, for a Restrained Elegance slavegirl should be alluring, elegant and as beautiful as possible, whether in bondage or out of bondage.

Classic Damsel:

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This position represents the classic damsel-in-distress of the silver screen. In the normal variant shown here the elbows are tied touching together behind the back, wrists are tied, and the legs are tied together above and below the knees as well as at the ankles. The elbows together produce a strenuous tie and the shoulders-back position forces the subject into an involuntary display of her bosom, thus emphasising the sexuality of the subject. However, the fact that the legs are bound together so conclusively renders any sexual activity rather difficult, so this is considered a modest pose, suitable for display, tease and disciplinary use.

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[AndyRew00]

Box Tie (Arm position), Frogtie (Leg position):

The box tie is the basis of many bondage positions, being restrictive without causing discomfort or blood flow and nerve issues in the way that the elbows-together tie often does. It is therefore suitable for positions that take a considerable time to tie, whereas elbow together positions should be limited to those where the elbows can be tied last and untied quickly.

The shape so formed is somewhat less aesthetically pleasing than the elbows-together tie to many eyes, but is very useful for the large number of combinations it allows. The ropes passing around the upper arms and chest prevent the subject from wriggling her wrists free of the tie at the small of her back; for additional immobility this wrist rope can be attached to a crotch rope if desired.

The position shown here combines the bow tie arm position with the frogtie leg position. Frogtie is the vulgar name for a most useful position- the leg is bent fully at the knee, and tied just below the knee and just above the ankle. This allows considerable variation in pose and some mobility, whilst preventing the slavegirl from attempting positions above her station- it is impossible to stand up, or raise her head above a certain level, which can be a useful feature of this tie. A humiliation task could be set by promising the reward or release the slavegirl if only she can reach a token placed at her normal head level- a place which will inaccessible, even if she is agile enough to be able to get up onto knee-point.

The primary use of frogtie, however, is clearly sexual. Despite the restrictions imposed by the tie, the subject can open her legs widely and therefore can be taken in any or every desired orifice. As shown in the first photo on the second row below, the subject can still adopt some variant positions (the illustration showing an attempt to replicated the CFM pose whilst tied). The addition of a bolster or bar to support the hips or other support structure permits even more variations to be created.

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[AndyRew00]

Hogtie:

The most salient feature of the hogtie is the rope attaching the bound wrists to the bound ankles. It is this feature which ensures that the hogtie delivers maximal restriction for the slavegirl from minimal exertion on the part of her captor, which goes some considerable way to explaining its enduring popularity, particularly in Western Bondage. There are few ways of immobilising someone as effectively with as little rope as the basic hogtie. Even just tying ankles, wrists and a short line between them can be most debilitating and, if the knots are tied so as to be inaccessible to probing fingers, largely inescapable.

The variant shown here is even more strenuous, incorporating additional ropes behind above the knees and above the elbows, bringing them almost to touching behind the back. This can make it somewhat hard for some people to draw in breath (because one cannot avoid weight resting on the chest and diaphragm) and also means the hands are likely to go numb sooner rather than later, so this variant should be considered advanced and more for punishment than for long-term storage.

The same position is easily accomplished with metal, either with handcuffs and leg-irons (one merely has to cross the chains linking the wrists and ankles) or with shackles and chains. In this variation it is referred to as a hogshackle. There are also purpose-designed bondage devices to hold the subject in this position and these items are generally referred to as “hogties”.

Mobility is usually restricted to being able to roll over, and possibly from there being able to level up into a bridge position, as shown in the second photo on the second row below. The subject generally finds it more comfortable to be able to roll, as it relieves the pressure on the chest. If the hogtie is drawn sufficiently tight even this much mobility can usually be denied to most subjects.

Aesthetically, it has the great advantage of displaying the soles of the feet and the face simultaneously, and may therefore be considered the bondage equivalent of “the pose” so beloved of foot fetish enthusiasts the world over.

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[AndyRew00]

Balltie, plus Legs Up-Balltie:

There are many variants on the basic balltie theme. The core similarity is that the knees are brought up to the chest and constrained to remain there with rope. The illustrated version uses a single cinched band of rope at breast level; this may be prone to some slippage if not otherwise secured. Other variants bring the ropes over the shoulders as well, using the arms to prevent slippage.

The balltie is usually completed by binding the wrists and ankles. In the classic variant, these would be tied together (as here) but then additional rope use to draw the bound ankles in to body to keep the knees bent, either by extended the chest band to wrap and cinch around the bent knees and shins or by adding a rope to pull the ankles in, for example to a crotchrope.

Instead in this example the subject’s wrists are bound to her ankles but are not otherwise secured in to the rest of the balltie, allowing her to adopt the JBJS position, or as in the final two photos to be bound with her ankles raised to produce the legs-up balltie variation.

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[Miss Monique]

Love the detailed descriptions and the way the ropes are tied is purely an art form of great skill

 

[AndyRew00]

Tiptoe Crotch rope spreader bar strappado:

The strappado position refers to any arm position where the arms are bound together behind the back and elevated. The strappado was and is used as a real-world torture and mutilation and we are therefore reluctant to use the term, but it is so widespread that it is unavoidable. It is vitally important to note that the leverage of the arms can in principle dislocate the shoulders (which is how real-world torturers use it) and that one must therefore be very careful when rigging the position- one should be careful that a sudden slip will not result in injury. On no account attempt to suspend or semi-suspend anyone by their arms in strappado!

The position shown here incorporates several elements. The crotchrope is not attached to the rest of the bondage and serves primarily as decoration and titillation. The ankles are bound to a spreader bar, keeping them far apart. The subject was ordered onto her tiptoes and to remain there. Her elbows were again bound together behind her back, which intensifies the effect of the position. Her arms were hoisted to a stout suspension point, but a rope with considerable stretch was used in order that if she did slip or faint there was considerable elastic give in the system.

All that said, the position is very aesthetically pleasing, very practical, allows for rearward penetration of the subject and is an excellent means of display to boot.

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[AndyRew00]

Legs Up, Wrists to Knees:

The legs-up position is of great utility. If used with a spreader bar, it is extremely conducive to face to face intimacy during sex, without the possibility of demurral. If used with ankles together, as shown here, it provides the perfect target for bastinado.

The degree of helplessness produced is proportional to the height to which the subject’s feet are raised. One must be wary of raising the rope too high, however, in order to avoid putting undue pressure on the back of the neck.

There are many ways in which the hands can be secured. Here they are bound to the ropes around the knees, with the final knot tied behind the knees to be outside of finger reach. It can also be very successfully tied with the arms tied “hugging” the legs.

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[AndyRew00]

Crab tie:

The crab tie binds the slavegirl’s wrists to her ankles and commonly (as here) adds ropes binding at around the level of knees and elbows as well, to keep her lower arms parallel to her lower legs. When correctly and snugly tied it is surprisingly restrictive, permitting only the opening and closing of her legs and rolling onto her back. The subject shown here was unable to resist the temptation to show off by attaining a semi-standing position, however, she was extremely unstable and this is not to be recommended.

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[AndyRew00]

Waitress:

The waitress position refers to any pose where the elbows are constrained behind the back but the wrists are constrained in front. Here a bar has been used to achieve the effect. The name derives from the fact that a slavegirl so bound can easily carry a drinks tray with which to serve guests, but cannot easily do much besides.

Note that the humerus does not bend, so even slavegirls who can touch their elbows together behind their backs will require that the rope be tied with a spacer cinch when bound in this position.

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[AndyRew00]

Double V:

The slave-girl’s arms are tied together to form two echoed V-shapes in front of her body. Although at first sight allowing her to protect herself from indignity, the addition of a tight rope going from the lowest point of the V’s acting as a crotch rope make any defensive response from the subject exact a frictional price on her dignity, as well as thoroughly limiting her freedom of motion.

The subject’s legs are here shown crossed; a more extreme variant would be to tie her legs in the half or full lotus position, maintaining a connecting rope to the bottom of the V’s to prevent unacceptable postural relaxation.

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[AndyRew00]

Over The Pit Of Doom (aka The Offering):

This simple tie is the mainstay of many a Hollywood damsel-in-distress scene (although their damsels are usually permitted more in the way of clothing than is to be considered fitting for most slavegirls who merit, or demerit, a period in this position).

Simply, the wrists are tied together and hauled up above the head, while the ankles are kept firmly distant from each other by the use of a spreader bar. The overall effect is one of great vulnerability, the slavegirl being unable to protect her modesty or her more sensitive areas from disciplinary procedures or unwelcome advances from her ertswhile captor.

As with all positions where hands are raised above the head, the position should not be maintained for too long to avoid circulation problems and possible fainting. A broad band of rope or, better, padded suspension cuffs, should be used to avoid excessive pressure. This should only be used for suspension with suitable cuffs, and even then should only be used briefly.

However, few positions are as simple, or as effective in reminding the subject of her position within the household and one therefore heartily commends this position to the connoisseur of wayward wenches as an excellent addition to the repertoire.

The variant with legs tied together is usually referred to as Virgin Over The Pit Of Doom; the spreader bar may be referred to as Slut Over The Pit Of Doom but this nomenclature is not the preferred choice. ‘Slut’ usually refers to a position where the slavegirl herself holds her legs wide open, rather than having them forced apart; clearly in any procedure where the maiden’s virginity is to be sacrificed, such apparatus may be helpful in realising the ceremony’s aims. So generally we assume a spreader bar when referring the position, unless it is qualified by ‘virgin’ or ‘modest’.

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[AndyRew00]

Caterpillar (aka Rope Cocoon aka Full-length Karada):

Any rope wrapping which runs the full length of the body may be referred to as caterpillar or a rope cocoon. In the illustrated example, a rope web similar in construction to the karada is run the full length of the body, starting at the ankles and finishing at the shoulders.

Its function is primarily decorative as although the leg binding is somewhat effective, it does not provide the security of a typical cinched tie like Classic Damsel.

Indeed, the ropes have a regrettable tendency to slip as the subject flexes. This can be partially addressed by front-back cinches or additional horizontal rope bands, but this starts to lose the decorative simplicity of the karada style construction. A more robust alternative is composed of multiple rope bands, each cinched, resulting a variation we refer to a rope mummification.

The ultimate variant is full mummification, where bandages, cling film (saran wrap) or tape are used to tightly enclose the subject from head to toe. In that case, particularly for impermeable bondage like cling film which inhibits the evaporation of perspiration, be particularly aware of the dangers of overheating and have safety scissors immediately to hand (as they always should be).

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[AndyRew00]

Bottoms Up:

This position is absolutely exemplary for putting one’s merchandise on display, and for restraining a recalcitrant filly for bastinado punishment to the soles of her feet. The addition of the crotch harness secured to the ceiling provides constant reminders of her station in life, and even permits sexual access should a less decorative simple paired rope be used for the crotch section.

All in all it has much to recommend it. Indeed, bondage benches are often crafted to keep the subject in precisely this position (usually by means of leather straps to fasten down wrists and ankles, with a broad strap around the waist). In this incarnation it is primarily known as a whipping bench (or fucking bench) and the associated position is therefore also sometimes referred to by these names.

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[AndyRew00]

Crossed Arm Geisha:

Here the ropes forcing the subject into the same Egyptian pose are tensioned against each other, meaning that although the slavegirl’s hands are not directly restrained, she nonetheless is obliged to maintain the basic integrity of the pose. Furthermore, these ropes are incorporated into a splendidly elegant, minimalistic crotch and hip harness. This particular design is very popular owing to its lifting and shaping effect on the buttocks of the subject, as well as the positioning of strategic knots to exert pressure in some extremely intimate locations.

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[LadyMinx]

Thanks for posting this, love the variety.

 

[AndyRew00]

Thanks for posting this, love the variety.

My Pleasure Im glad you enjoyed the scrolling through, plus the model is very attractive to the eye

 

[Ariel Dilyn]

Absolutely beautiful representation of how bondage can be artistic, sexy, fun and useful

As a sub, looking at this stuff is absolutely incredibly arousing, oh the craving of being tied up!