I have been reviewing restraints and bondage toys for the Dom or Domme on the go, or for people who like to take their kink on the road.  This gear is designed for beginners in bondage and portable use.  It is not the same as good dungeon gear.  It has different purposes – storage and portability.  Today I’m reviewing the Under the Bed Restraint System.

I’ll break this down into three parts: construction, effectiveness and usefulness.

The construction on this rig is above average to superior.  Its design allows pressure to be placed on the seams where the cuffs connect to the straps without tearing the durable and strong material.  Someone at SportSheets deserves an “A” for thinking through the cut of the material and stitching to prevent tears and ripping in the fabric.  Some may wonder how nylon as thick as this could tear.

When play becomes intense, it is easy to tear almost anything including layered leather.  Silk ties are the only thing I’ve never witnessed ripping, so that’s a big deal.  This rig is built to last.

For effectiveness I give it a “B”.  It does hold the subject in place, but only to a degree.  With tugging and pulling a submissive can wiggle into a favorable position and where is the fun in that?  The whole purpose of bondage is to create a tension and sense of discomfort.  But if you take the time to work with the straps, you can make this difficult to achieve.

It works well in sexual play, but not as well as a strictly bondage toy.  The best thing is to consider this a fantasy sex toy.

Its usefulness gets the lowest grade – a “B-”.  The trouble is that if you are on a smaller bed like you find in some hotels, you have to make many adjustments to achieve the right position.  Larger beds mean you’ll have a workout trying to get this worked into position at all.  So setup time can be extended.  The best bet is to preposition the rig before you get into the mood, so that when you are ready to play, you can concentrate on fun, not setup.

Overall, if you do the averages, this rig gets a “B”, which isn’t bad.  If you aren’t into dominance and submission or bondage at the moment, it can serve as a great positionary device for oral sex as well.  So it has versatility as a bonus.  I suggest this rig for those who want added flavor on there next road trip.  Be aware that there is metal in the connections, so airport security may have a few questions for you if you fly.

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Door Jam Cuffs

Some of you may have noticed that I am doing a series of reviews of equipment that might be useful for the Dom on the go.  The Door Jam Cuffs are the next in line.  Unlike the lust loops, these cuffs are very useful for restraint.  They allow you to set up in a variety of positions from arms spread to inline, and with a second set you can restrain arms and legs.

Spanking fans – unless you are strictly OTK – this is a great way to take your disciplinary action on the road.  You don’t have to work very hard to get these up and ready.  And they set your subject up in a way that is efficient, and gives you complete control.

These are made from very sturdy nylon, and they use a velcro restraint design.  They’re easy to get on and off.  There isn’t a great deal between the subject and the nylon, so you have to be careful in applying them to prevent cutting during serious movement.  A well disciplined subject will have no such problems, but you might consider cloth of some kind inside the cuffs with a new subject.

Installation is a little complicated for the legs.  I prepositioned the cuffs under the door by pulling the door slightly shut and then sliding them along the door.  Remember to fasten the arm restraints first if you get two sets.  The door can put your subject off balance and if your subject is restrained by the legs with no arm support, you can have a fall.  This is especially important if your subject is in heels.

These can also be employed effectively in “against the wall” sexual fantasy.  And a creative mind can find other uses for them too.  Their price is low, and they store in a very small space.  As I said earlier, these are great for travel – and they have no metal so they’re light.

I completely recommend these as a great tool for visiting or travel.