Category: BDSM Gear/Toys
Subcategory: Types

Stocks/pillory

Stocks and pillories are rigid restraint frames that immobilize a person by securing their head and often hands through fixed holes. These devices, inspired by historical punishment tools, effectively restrict movement while leaving the body accessible.

The helplessness and exposure created by stocks contributes to their psychological impact. Unlike many restraints, they force a specific position that cannot be easily adjusted, creating an element of predicament. The visual of someone locked in stocks also carries historical connotations of punishment and public display that many find arousing within consensual play.

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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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