{"id":17586,"date":"2023-12-05T02:20:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arousr.com\/content\/?p=17586"},"modified":"2023-12-05T22:25:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T22:25:24","slug":"bondage-play-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arousr.com\/content\/bondage-play-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Bondage Play Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:956.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1>Bondage Play Explained<\/h1>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7W7bIMZD_zs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hi, I&#8217;m Shauna, a Sexologist for Arousr.<\/p>\n<p>Bondage play, often referred to as BDSM, involves consensual exploration of power dynamics and intense sensations within a sexual context.<\/p>\n<p>Now, when it comes to being more dominant in the bedroom, communication and trust are paramount. It&#8217;s crucial to have an open and honest conversation with your partner about their desires, boundaries, and comfort levels.<\/p>\n<p>This ensures that both individuals are on the same page and can establish a safe and consensual space for exploration. When exploring dominance, start by taking small steps.<\/p>\n<p>Begin with verbal communication, expressing your desires and setting the tone for the experience. Nonverbal cues like gentle touches or assertive body language can also convey dominance effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Incorporating props such as restraints, blindfolds, things like that can add a new dimension to the experience. However, always prioritize safety and have a clear understanding of how to use any equipment properly. Establish a safe word to ensure that either partner can communicate discomfort or the need to pause play at any moment. Being dominant doesn&#8217;t mean being disrespectful. It&#8217;s about mutual consent, trust and prioritizing the wellbeing of both partners involved. Regularly check in with your partner during the experience to ensure that everybody feels comfortable and satisfied.<\/p>\n<p>You can always find out more about kink and safe ways to explore your sexuality anonymously with Verified Women on Arousr!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreintimacy.com\/\">Shauna\u2019s Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":17587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[211],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sex-education"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Bondage Play Explained By Shauna 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