Category: BDSM Gear/Toys
Subcategory: Types

Harnesses

Harnesses are body-worn systems of straps that encircle various parts of the body. They range from simple chest or thigh harnesses to elaborate full-body designs, typically made from leather, nylon webbing, or rope.

While providing minimal actual restraint, harnesses create defined anchor points for bondage, visual emphasis on specific body parts, and psychological feelings of constraint. Many find the pressure and decoration aesthetically pleasing and psychologically meaningful. Harnesses can be purely decorative, functional for bondage attachment, or designed to hold toys in specific positions against the body.

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About the category BDSM Gear/Toys

BDSM gear and toys are specialized equipment designed to facilitate power exchange, sensation play, restraint, and other kink activities. These range from simple household items repurposed for play to elaborate purpose-built devices.

Different categories serve various functions: restraints limit movement, impact toys create pain or sensation, sensory deprivation tools alter perception, and insertable toys provide internal stimulation. Many items cross categories or can be used in multiple ways depending on the scene context.



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