12 Best BDSM Restraints In 2024, Reviewed by a BDSM Educator

There’s no question that the Stockroom’s Premium Garment Leather Wrist and Ankles Cuffs are the highest-rated BDSM restraints. Skillfully manufactured from premium materials, they’re designed to be safe and incredibly versatile. Put all that together, and you have a set of adjustable cuffs that novice or experienced kinksters will enjoy.

Why You Should Trust Us

Hi, I am M.Christian. Over the last twenty-five years, I’ve written many books, stories, and articles about sex. For even longer, I’ve been an active member of the BDSM community. I’ve taught classes from floggers and sex canes to handcuffs, dos, and don’ts.

Aided by my loyal team of dedicated testers, I am ideally suited to select the top twelve restraints. Hang on as I go over why they’re a bondage lover dream come true!

How We Picked The Products

It wasn’t easy to pick the top twelve restraints as there are many important factors to weigh. Not to mention crucial elements like how well or not the company making them is viewed by the kink community. The same is true for what people using these various gear have to say about them.

When you get down to it, there are five basic test criteria to consider, which we could measure on a scale from 0 to 100. These are the following:

• Manufacturer: How well or not something is made is always worth pointing out. It’s especially true for manufacturing anything intended for BDSM play. As I’ve repeatedly said, safety should be the priority for making and playing with a kinky sex toy. It begins by putting as much effort as possible into constructing it and never cutting corners.
• Materials: It’s impossible to create high-end and safe products from substandard materials. I gave extra points to companies known for using the highest-grade leather, steel, or plastic to make their restraints. However, the opposite is also true. I mean, it’s equally important to know when affordable materials are necessary. For example, when more affordable materials will do as good a job as more ones would.
• Design: Like how a chef has to enjoy eating, companies who build them must know why they’re so exciting to play with. It’s why I put so much time into checking every manufacturer’s BDSM reputation. Particularly regarding what active scene members like or don’t like about them. After all, they’re the people who are or will be using them. I’ll always give them credit when their cuff fastening is better or safer than most.
• Safety: I should move this to the top of what I look for in a product. Hot though they are, and all kinds of exciting pleasures to use, they must be safe above all else. If a manufacturer doesn’t make it a top priority, they risk injuring anyone using them. It’s another reason to find out what kinksters are saying about them.
• Versatility: Not as high on my list as manufacturing, materials, design, or safety, versatility is still worth considering. However, I didn’t reject any BDSM restraint for being great for a single bondage activity. Rather, I awarded bonuses to those made and designed for more than one purpose.

I began with the leading models on the market. This number decreased after I applied my criteria of manufacturer, materials, design, safety, and versatility.

My testers helped me reduce them even further. Using their first-hand accounts and my own BDSM expertise, I ended with twenty-four possible contenders. Those two dozen were then sent to a carefully selected team of BDSM experts, sexologists, and sex educators.

During testing, we rated each test criterion on a percentage scale from 0% (Worst) to 100% (Best). We then calculated the overall score using different weighted metrics depending on the importance of the test criteria. Half the total rating comes from Design (25%) and Safety (25%). After that comes Manufacturer (10%), Materials (10%), and Price & Value (10%).

After collating all these reports, my final step was to see what the Internet and the kink community said about them.

The result was these twelve best restraints. All of which are outstanding, exciting, and arousing for any bondage activity.

Everything We Tested

In this chapter, you can see a comparison table with all the products we tested. As you can see, each row has the test criteria our team used during the testing. To make our testing process even more transparent, we also included the raw test data so you can see how the products performed with each test criteria.

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Name	Leather Cuffs	Under Mattress	Fetish Fantasy	Temptation	KinkLab	Female Full Body	All You Need
Category	Best Overall	Bed	Swing	Budget	Hog	Full Body	Beginner
Average Rating	94%	93%	92%	91%	90%	89%	88%
Design	95%	94%	93%	91%	89%	88%	87%
Manufacturer	94%	92%	93%	90%	91%	92%	88%
Safety	95%	93%	92%	91%	90%	89%	88%
Versatility	96%	94%	93%	92%	90%	96%	89%
Price & Value	92%	93%	88%	94%	91%	80%	89%
Price Tag	$64	$49.99	$199	$24.99	$97	$1051.95	$159.99
Material	Leather & Nickel-Plated Steel	Polyester & Metal	Steel, Velcro & Neoprene	Velcro, Faux Fur, Metal & Plastic	Leather & Nickel-Plated Steel	Rubber & Steel	Silicone, Velcro, Steel, Plastic & Bondage Rope
Cuff Length	5.5 inches - 8 inches	50 inches	23 inches	5 inches - 10 inches	5.5 inches - 7 inches	18 inches - 19 inches	N/A
Color	Black, Pink & Red	Black & Silver	Silver & White	Black	Black & Silver	Silver & Black	Black, Silver, Clear & Purple

1. Stockroom’s Premium Garment: Our Overall Test Winner

Why I Love Stockroom’s Premium Garment Leather Cuffs:

If you’ve read my other top-kink lists, you probably already know I’m fond of The Stockroom and everything they make.

My expert opinion aside, what matters most is how well the BDSM community thinks about them. After all, they’ve been collectively going at it for far longer than I have.

That is precisely why their Premium Garment Leather Cuffs are number one on this list of excellent restraints.

Not only due to me thinking they’re as good as it gets for restraining someone. But because kinksters the world over feel precisely the same way.

For a good reason, beginning with how expertly well-made these adjustable cuffs are. There’s nothing slap-dash about these restraints. Quite the opposite!

From their comfortably padded insides to incredibly secure buckles and o-rings, they’re the highest quality cuffs money can buy.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

My sex toy testers and I usually find something to complain about, even when it’s a minor quibble, like its color, shape, size, or materials.

Not so with The Stockroom’s Premium Garment Leather Cuffs. We racked our brains, trying to think of anything we didn’t like about them.

But if I had to gripe about them, I guess it’d be that BDSM leather restraints require far more care and attention than ones made from artificial materials.

Why Stockroom’s Premium Garments Are The Best BDSM Restraints:

First and foremost, Stockroom’s Premium Garment is made by and for kinksters. The Stockroom knows as much about how to make great cuffs as they do about using them.

I own a pair of them, as do several of my testers. We all agree that they’re so well-made and excellently designed they’ve become iconic. Mention wrist cuffs to any kinksters, and the Stockroom’s Premium Garment Leather Cuffs instantly come to mind.

But what makes them such a classic, and why should you get yourself a pair as fast as possible?

The answers to those and other questions are coming up next. Each of which firmly cements the Stockroom’s Premium Garment Leather Wrist Cuffs are the most effective on this list.

• Manufacturer: I wasn’t kidding when I called these cuffs iconic. The Stockroom spared no expense when making them. Every single element screams quality. More accurately, they respectfully whisper it. Pick up a pair, and you’ll see what I mean. They don’t sacrifice substance for style—a rare combination and why The Stockroom is so popular with the kink community.
• Materials: You can’t make premier-quality BDSM gear without using equally superior materials. Stockroom’s Premium Garment Cuffs are no exception. They are hand-crafted from butter-soft yet amazingly tough hide and fitted with nickel-plated steel o-rings and buckles.
• Design: These cuffs feel even better than they look—and they look amazing! Undoubtedly a huge amount of research went into designing every aspect of them. These cuffs are so well thought-out the only thing you’ll be thinking about is how exciting they are to wear (Average rating: 95%)).
• Safety: Respected professions like the Stockroom also know the importance of BDSM safety. It’s in their Premium Garment Leather Cuffs and everything else they make: a stamp of community approval signifying you’re in good and especially safe hands with them.
• Versatility: While the Stockroom sells ankle restraints in the same style, you could probably use their wrist ones for the same purpose. Even if you choose not to, there’s a huge variety of kinky antics you can get up to with these cuffs.

Features:

• Materials: Premium Garment Leather, Nickel-Plated Steel
• Measurements: Fits Wrists From Five And A Half To Eight Inches. The cuffs Are One And A Half Inches Wide.
• Colors: Available In Black, Pink, And Red

Pros:

• Superior craftsmanship.
• High-quality materials.
• Cuffs are comfortable to wear.
• Extremely durable cuffs.
• It comes in three different colors.
• Amazingly versatile cuffs.

Cons:

• Leather can be challenging to clean and maintain.
• Some people find leather cuffs to be uncomfortable.

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2. Bondage Boutique Under Mattress: Bed Restraint System

Why I Love Bondage Boutique Under Mattress Restraint:

Regarding sex and restraints, nothing beats using a bed for both. Our next entry is extremely adjustable, from a single to a super king. If you have a bed, Bondage Boutique Under Mattress Restraints will fit it.

It’s tough to find a quality bed bondage system which is why Bondage Boutique’s is so exciting. Unlike others on the market, it hits all the right points.

Like how this bed kit manages to be soft, comfortable, and solidly constructed, your partner will be snug as a bug in a rug and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

For those of you with kids or relatives who enjoy stopping by unannounced, this BDSM kit can disappear at a moment’s notice. Simply tuck the restraints under your mattress; no one will know how kinky you are.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Though you can use this Under Mattress Restraint with every bed, some are easier to set up than others.

Heavier than your average mattress and bolted to the frame, lifting a sleep number bed high enough to slide it under can be tough. I recommend soliciting volunteer help as it’ll likely be too much for one person to handle.

Why Bondage Boutique Under Mattress Is The Best Bed Restraints:

With two sets of polyester cuffs, this bed sex restraint system is a world of bondage pleasures rolled into one.

It’s also very portable, so you can take your kinks on vacation. Just remember to take this bed restraint kit with you when you leave so as not to freak out the hotel staff.

• Design: What’s not to like about this fun bed restraint system? It’s durable but not uncomfortable and is quickly concealable. Its double-strap arrangement makes this product ideal for spicing up your sex life. Its cuffs fit most wrists and are perfect for keeping a lover tied up and happy. I prefer it over Sportsheets under the bed as these bed restraints are easier to use.
• Safety: Bondage and Velcro go together like sex and bondage. Great news because Bondage Boutique’s Under Mattress bed restraint kit is precisely that. All that’s necessary to tighten, loosen, or release a playmate from is a quick tear. Velcro cuff fastening is as safe as safe can be (Average score: 93%).
• Versatility: Let your imagination run wild with this bed restraint system. It’s not even necessary to use all of its parts. Ankles, wrists, both, or neither; it’s all up to you and your partner. This double strap type of bed restraint will open up all sorts of playtime possibilities for livening up your and your partner’s sex lives.

If you want to see what Bondage Boutique’s Under Mattress looks like and how to use it, please watch our unboxing and demonstration video below:

Features:

• Materials: Polyester And Metal
• Measurements: The Adjustable Strap Connected To The Cuffs is four Feet and two Inches Long. The Center Strap Is Four Feet From End To End.
• Colors: Black And Silver

Pros:

• A comfortable and adjustable bed restraint system.
• A very affordable bed restraint kit at forty-nine, ninety-nine.
• Available in red, white, and black.
• The bed kit can accommodate single to super king-size mattresses.
• Mattress restraints are effortless to conceal when not in use.
• The straps are perfectly sized and extremely easy to work with.
• Cuffs are Velcro fastening and can be used with little to no pain.

Cons:

• It was challenging to fit onto some beds.

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3. Fetish Fantasy Bondage Swing: Sex Swing With Restraints

Why I Love Fetish Fantasy’s Bondage Swing:

If you’ve got the place, I’ve got a hugely entertaining restraint set-up for you! The title probably gave it away; this is a suspended BDSM swing system. Bolt it to your ceiling, set up its leg straps, and enjoy an uplifting, arousing bondage experience like no other.

Fetish Fantasy Bondage Swing comes complete with nearly everything you need for a very good time. Wrist and ankle cuffs (image below), a spring for bouncy BDSM play, a set of adjustable straps, it’s got it all. It even includes a headrest free of charge.

But it doesn’t come with a freestanding metal frame so you must buy it separately. The Screamer Sex Swing Stand fits it perfectly but will cost upwards of three hundred and ninety-nine dollars.

Otherwise, the Fetish Fantasy Bondage Swing is an all-in-one suspension fancier’s delight.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

The only serious issue I had with this swing was attaching it to the ceiling. It may come with a screw-in hook, but it’s not enough to safely suspend a person from it.

Only a qualified or expert-level contractor should do the attaching. It takes a considerable amount of skill to know how to mount it and to what. Beginners need to buy the sex swing stand, which is quite pricey.

The sex swing padding is also made from coated neoprene, slightly less comfy than the cotton canvas material of the other sex swings I recently tried. The padding is thinner and somewhat shiny, which can stick to you if you get sweaty like a car seat sticks to your legs in the summer.

Why Fetish Fantasy Bondage Swing Is The Best Swing With Restraints:

Made by and for suspension play enthusiasts, it’s as secure as it’s versatile. Both are a must when designing and building a high-quality rig. Add that it ships with everything necessary to set it up and use it, and it’s a BDSM winner and then some.

Referring to my minor problem with it, I strongly suggest buying the Screamer Sex Swing Stand along with it. Either that or find expert help when setting it up.

Related: 6 Best Sex Swing Stands, Tested By Sex Educator [Video]

• Materials: Fetish Fantasy Bondage Swing’s wrist and ankle cuffs are secured via Velcro, albeit of the more-secure-than-most variety. They aren’t as immobilizing as buckle cuffs, so the rig is only suitable for light bondage. Velcro fastening cuffs are also less expensive, which explains why the rig is so affordable. Quickie cuffs are a great option for people with joint concerns, as they are infinitely adjustable.
• Design: Connecting the wrist cuffs overhead was an inspired design choice and much more comfortable than when I tried linking the Screamer Leather Cuff Set to the Swing Stand. Another great feature of this type of sex swing is how many and well-placed its attachment points are. The trade-off is that the chain between the stirrups and its ankle cuffs can be short. So much so I had to keep my knees bent instead of stretching fully out. People with joint issues or mobility concerns might want to replace the chains. Its single-mounting hook can also apply uncomfortable pressure on a user’s hips. So it’s more of a short instead of a long-term piece of bondage equipment. The same could be true as well for taller individuals. But removing the spring and lengthening the adjustable straps did wonders.
• Versatility: This sex swing might not be as flexible as others, but its bounciness delivers an arousingly wild ride. It’ll probably take some getting used to, but once you do, you’ll never look at restraint play the same way. Its cuffs may take time to get used to, but your partner can certainly lend a hand.

If you want to see what Fetish Fantasy Bondage Swing looks like and how to use it, please watch our unboxing and demonstration video below:

Features:

• Materials: Steel, Velcro, And Neoprene
• Measurements: Nineteen And A Half Inches Wide. The Double Strap Is Two Inches Wide. Pad Is Four Inches Wide And Twenty-Three Inches Long.
• Colors: Silver And White

Pros:

• Good choice for novices.
• You can rotate and spin it.
• Affordable option at just one hundred and sixty-nine dollars.

Cons:

• Some people may find it uncomfortable or as stable as other sex swings.
• Difficult to clean or maintain.
• It cannot support more than two hundred pounds.

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4. Bondage Boutique Temptation Soft Bondage Kit: Our Budget Pick

Why I love Bondage Boutique’s Temptation Soft Bondage Kit:

Everyone likes to save money. Particularly when shopping for bondage restraints, as they can be alarmingly expensive.

The problem is there’s a big difference between cheap and affordable. Cheaply-made bondage restraints can be dangerous, while affordable ones are high quality but won’t hit your wallet too hard.

Which gets me to a fantastic combination of comfort, skilled craftsmanship, durability, and, you guessed it, affordability.

Bondage Boutique Temptation Soft Bondage Kit includes a pair of fur-lined Neoprene, Velcro-adjustable cuffs, and a BDSM blindfold. Its quickie cuffs can even be connected to a spreader bar or extra fun restrain activities.

All for less than a dinner and a movie. I’m talking not fifty, forty, or even thirty dollars but twenty-four ninety-nine.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not excessively fond of fur-lined cuffs, even when they are quickie cuffs. I find them more annoying than arousing. But that’s my opinion, so if you like how they feel, you should get a Bondage Boutique Temptation Soft Kit.

Why Bondage Boutique Temptation is our budget pick:

You can’t beat how great this quickie cuffs and blindfold kit is. It’d still be a screaming deal even if it retailed for twice as much. It’s well worth adding to any bondage enthusiast’s playbag.

• Price & Value: Bondage Boutique Temptation handily won the budget category with an average rating of 94%. You’d think two kinky toys for twenty-four ninety-nine dollars would be slap-dash, crude, or, if anything, less-than-well-made. Not so with the Bondage Boutique Temptation Kit. The cuffs and blindfolds are all solidly constructed out of durable materials.
• Design: Velcro cuffs may not be as secure as buckles. But in the hands of a manufacturer who understands what this material is capable of, Velcro cuffs can be amazing. While most submissives may be able to slip out of them, they’ll have an arousing time in the process. If you have any Fifty Shades fantasies, it’s worth picking up.
• Versatility: You’d be surprised how much sexual fun can be had with a pair of well-designed cuffs and a blindfold. Off the top of my head, you could buy a second Bondage Boutique Temptation Soft Bondage Kit for four-corner play.

Features:

• Materials: Velcro, Faux Fur, Metal, Plastic
• Measurements: Quickie Cuffs Are Adjustable From Five To Ten Inches
• Colors: Black

Pros:

• Two cuffs and a blindfold for only twenty-four ninety-nine.
• Velcro makes cuff fastening extremely easy.
• Surprisingly well-made.
• Incredibly versatile.

Cons:

• Fun-lined cuffs may not appeal to everyone.
• Velcro is not as restrictive as buckles for cuff fastening.

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5. KinkLab Leather Bondage Kit: BDSM Hog Tie

Why I love Kinklab’s Leather Hog Tie Bondage Kit:

Do you want intense? You’ve got intense compliments of KinkLab’s kinkier-than-kinky Leather Bondage Kit.

Trust me when I say this is for experienced bondage players only. But if you’ve been there, done that, and have the leather chaps to prove it, here are the highest-rated BDSM Hog Tie Restraints ever.

There’s no way to improve this leather wrist and ankle bondage kit and a hogtie cross-connected to link them together.

Built for this type of graduate-level play, it’s as inescapable as exciting. This kit also has an amazing pedigree from KinkLab, which is highly regarded for all things kinky.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

There’s little I’d charge about KinkLab’s Leather Bondage Kit. It is finely made, expertly designed, and crafted from premium quality leather and steel, its kinky excellence through and through. Simply attach its cuffs, and it’s a Fifty Shades wet dream come true.

But it’s not for everybody. Hogtie BDSM play requires a lot of careful preparation and preparation to be done safely. That should only be done with equipment as finely constructed as KinkLab’s kit.

Why KinkLab’s Leather Bondage Kit Is The Best BDSM Hog Tie Restraints:

Much thought and first-hand experience must go into building hog tie bondage restraints. With that in mind, no other company could hope to do a better job than KinkLab. It made awarding them the title of the top BDSM bondage restraints extremely easy.

Here’s why KinkLab is so good at what they do:

• Manufacturer: It’s difficult enough to build safe and pleasurable gear, but hog tie ones are double or even four times more challenging. But KinkLab proved they’re up for it and then some with their Leather Bondage Kit. Durable, comfortable, and safe, it’s a fine example of kinky craftsmanship.
• Materials: KinkLab’s no shirker in the materials department, either. Crafted from fine leather and fitted with nickel-plated steel o-rings and d-rings, it can take whatever you or even the most vigorous of submissives can dish out (Average score: 91%).
• Design: KinkLab’s hits keep coming with how brilliantly engineered this kit is. It somehow counterposes arousing restrictiveness with safety. Not forgetting it’s simple to get into and quick to get out of.

Features:

• Materials: Premium Leather, Nickel-Plated Steel
• Measurements: The Wrist Restraints are Adjustable From Five And A Half To Seven Inches. Ankle Cuffs Are Expandable From Seven To Ten And A Half Inches
• Colors: Black And Silver

Pros:

• Safe and effective for hogtie scenes.
• They are crafted from high-quality leather and steel.
• It’s designed specifically for restraint activities.

Cons:

• It’s not recommended for beginners.

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6. Female Full Body Steel Chastity and Restraints System: Full Body Restraints

Why I Love Extreme Restraints Female Full Body Steel Chastity And Restraints System:

Neck and neck with the Stockroom for making and selling extra-fine quality BDSM gear, Extreme Restraints brings us a truly fetish-fantastic restraint set.

Their Female Full Body Steel Chastity and Restraints System has everything from a rubber and steel collar, likewise constructed bra, chastity belt, and wrist and thigh cuffs.

Seven hundred and eighty-nine dollars may seem like a high price. Though when you think about what you get and how exceptionally well-made it is, that’s quite reasonable. Fifty Shades and all its extravagant cuffs have nothing over this restraint system.

The Female Full Body Steel Chastity and Restraints System is everything you’ll ever need for any scene you can imagine.

Backed by Extreme Restraints’ stellar reputation in the kink community, it’s incredibly durable, comfortable, and especially versatile.

Even if you’re not into one or more of its various components, this product is worth saving your pennies for. In other words, it is that good, if not better.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

My testers and I had one, and only one, slight concern about the Female Full Body Steel Chastity and Restraint System. But it’s so slight it’s barely worth mentioning.

Our issue is that it’s designed to fit a limited range of body types. So if you’re taller, wider, or heavier, it’ll be uncomfortable or impossible to wear.

Why Female Full Body Is My Favorite For Full Lockdown:

Collar to wrist and thigh cuffs, chastity belt to its bar, it’s a kinky sight to behold and to play with. Drawing on their years as a BDSM equipment manufacturer, Extreme Restraints has outdone themselves with it.

Not forgetting how kick-ass sexy this system is. Its stylish juxtaposition between brightly polished metal and deep dark rubber will turn everyone’s heads.

It’s rare enough to find such a phenomenally well-designed and constructed multi-purpose arrangement, but it’s a treasure when it looks as good as it feels.

But there’s more to love and desire about the Female Full Body Steel Chastity and Restraints System:

• Manufacturer: Other companies could and probably have made set-ups like this system. But only Extreme Restraints’ could make the safest, toughest, and most gorgeous one ever. Each component is meticulously crafted to take and keep on taking some serious punishment.
• Materials: The Female Full Body Steel Chastity and Restraints System couldn’t be so safe or tough if Extreme Restrains hadn’t used sturdy yet pliant rubber and steel. Some of my testers even reported wearing it for several hours without discomfort.
• Design: I’ll bet you the price of their Female Full Body Steel Chastity and Restraints System that Extreme Restraints has more than a few fetish magazines tucked away somewhere. You can’t look at this kinky combination without picturing it on the pages of Bizarre or Fifty Shades.
• Versatility: With an average score of 96%, this restraint system was the most versatile we reviewed. What’s impressive about this system isn’t what you can do with this system but that there’s little you can’t. Think I’m kidding? Far from it, as in, there are one hundred and twenty different ways to arrange its five very arousing parts. If that’s not impressive, then I don’t know what is.

Features:

• Materials: Rubber And Steel
• Measurements: Collar Fits Necks From Seventeen To Eighteen Inches. Bra Accommodates Circumferences From Thirty-Two To Forty-Five Inches. The Chastity Belt Is Expandable From Twenty-Four To Thirty-Six Inches. Thigh Cuffs Capable Of Fitting Eighteen To Nineteen Inches.
• Colors: Silver And Black

Pros:

• It is glamorous, alluring, comfortable, and effective.
• Over one hundred and twenty potential combinations.
• They are finely crafted from extra-durable materials.

Cons:

• Extremely expensive.
• Suitable only for a very narrow range of body types.

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7. Lovehoney All You Need Bondage Kit: Beginner-Friendly

Why I Love Lovehoney’s All You Need Bondage Kit:

We all have to start somewhere. When you’re talking restraints, my top choice is to begin by buying yourself this amazing collection of kinky toys from Lovehoney.

You get a lot for the staggeringly low price of one hundred and fifty-nine ninety-nine dollars. I’m talking nipple clamps, a body-safe dildo, cuffs, a vibrator, several anal toys, a ball gag, a cock ring, a blindfold, bondage rope, a flogger, and more kinky playthings than I can begin to list here.

Lovehoney’s All You Need Bondage Kit covers nearly every kinky base and then some. It’s like restraints and a BDSM crash course rolled into one. Though ideally suited for novices, its high quality will also appeal to extremely experienced kinksters. It’s an assortment that could’ve been from Fifty Shades.

Speaking of bondage, the All You Need Bondage Kit comes with a pair of Velcro wrist and ankle cuffs and a full bed restraint system, each of which runs upwards of fifty or more dollars. That you get all that and a dozen equally well-made toys is astounding.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

It’s only natural an assortment like this will have a few less-than-high-quality items. Though if it only has four, maybe five, the All You Need Bondage Kit remains an outstanding and exceptionally pleasurable deal. I thought the bed restraint kit was pleasant and comfortable to use.

Why Lovehoney All You Need Bondage Kit Is Our Beginner Pick:

One of the most challenging things about getting into BDSM is figuring out what you do or don’t like. Normally, this involves buying a bunch of different toys. Of which most will probably either be given or thrown away. What’s needed is an affordable selection of playthings to sample and, from there, hopefully, explore further.

My mind boggles trying to work out how Lovehoney packed various well-made sex toys for just one fifty-nine ninety-nine. Even its bed restraint kit is usually as expensive as this whole assortment.

• Manufacturer: While a couple of its toys aren’t what you’d call top-of-the-line, a majority of them certainly are. What’s important is that none of them are dangerous to play with. The bed kit is particularly high quality. Cuff fastening isn’t an issue for this kit either.
• Ease of Use: With an average rating of 94%, our testers rated this bondage kit as the most beginner-friendly. Everything in the All You Need Bondage Kit was created to be simple, sturdy, and affordable. No easy feat considering we’re talking twenty unique pieces. Lovehoney, being the kinky-friendly company, pulled this off safely and effectively.
• Versatility:  Remember how my previous entry had one hundred and twenty possible combinations? Lovehoney’s Everything in the All You Need Bondage Kit takes the record with over a thousand possibilities straight out of Fifty Shades.

Features:

• Materials: Body-Safe Silicone, Velcro, Steel, Plastic, Bondage Rope, Etc.
• Measurements: Penetrative Toys Have A Maximum Circumference Of Five Inches And An Insertable Length Of Six. The Largest Can Fit Canals Up To One-Quarter Inches In Diameter.
• Colors: Black, Silver, Clear, And Purple

Pros:

• A mind-bogglingly large array of different BDSM and other sex toys.
• Low, low price of one hundred and fifty-nine ninety-nine dollars.
• Includes wrist and ankle restraints and an under-bed restraint system, All of which makes cuff fastening a snap.

Cons:

• A couple of items aren’t well-made.
• Rope play is not recommended for novices.

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Other Good Alternatives

Bondage Boutique Extreme is our favorite Spreader Bar and a great choice for people who enjoy keeping their bound partners bent over. Though I wouldn’t suggest this spreader bar for newbies, it’s a fan favorite among experienced kinksters. Its cuffs are also pleasantly adaptable and can be used as arm or leg restraints. Therefore it might be worth saving up for as it can accommodate every play style and Fifty Shades fantasy. You can read more about spreader bars here.

Stockroom’s Cotton Bondage Rope is the best BDSM rope and an excellent option for anyone interested in tying or being tied up. I commend the Stockroom for expressly designing and manufacturing bondage rope. Though pricier than what you might find at your local hardware store, I insist you buy and use it and nothing else.

Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin Wrist-to-Thigh Cuffs are our preferred wrist and thigh restraints and are great for when you want to be and feel wonderfully sexy. This set of snakeskin-patterned quality leather is sultry, kinky, and restrictive as all get out. A great addition to fetish players and bondage enthusiasts alike, it’s guaranteed to wow even the most jaded of fetish fashion fanatics.

Kinklabs’ Double-Lock Police-Style Handcuffs are my favorite model made of metal. They aren’t for amateurs, as in inexperienced hands, handcuffs are often too risky to use. Though if you’ve been around the kinky block a few times and know your way around metal handcuffs, they’re as good as handcuffs can get. Just be sure to keep their keys handy. I know how embarrassing it can be to call the cops to unlock a pair of handcuffs from yourself or your partner. Fortunately, they were more amused than upset. But don’t always count on them being so, and have more than one set of handcuff keys with you when using metal handcuffs. You can read more about handcuffs in this article.

Lovehoney Oh! Silky Restraints are the most comfortable BDSM restraints and an excellent option for those seeking a safer and gentler option for bondage rope play. They’re exceptionally comfortable to use at precisely the correct width and length and are made from latex-free satin. They are improved by having loops at either end, which enables them to be quickly and easily secured. More importantly, they can be untied or cut with emergency scissors in case of emergency.

What Are BDSM Restraints?

Restraints are designed and built for safely and effectively restraining the movements of whoever consents to use them. Sportsheets under the bed and other bed restraints are some of the most popular.

Due to its inherently high risk of injury, only use top-quality restraints. Never restrain someone with scarves, belts, metal handcuffs, sheets, pantyhose, or zip ties. Refrain from using bondage rope unless you’ve been properly trained to tie someone up safely.

Types Of BDSM Restraints

In my experience, there’s a wide variety of ways to restrain someone. That said, just a few are safe to use [3].

Restraints and rope are often synonymous with each other. In actuality, only qualified experts should ever restrain someone with a bondage rope. There’s too great a risk for harm. Tendons, joints, nerves, and circulation can easily be injured, often permanently.

Cuffs: For safely restraining someone, a few things top a pair of premium-grade cuffs. Sometimes fur-lined, padded, or adjustable, they are great for beginners or experienced BDSM players.

Spreader Bar: These BDSM toys are designed to keep a person’s arms or legs apart. Steel, wood, and occasionally plastic can make a spreader bar. Spreader bars may also come with restraints or are fitted with attachment points. Others might include quickie cuffs or velcro fasters for Fifty Shades fun.

Bed Restraint: If you or your partner want to be comfortable, consider purchasing mattress restraints. Slide a bed restraint kit under your mattress so its cuffs or attachments are at opposite corners. You can enjoy a restful yet restrictive good time once that’s done. Bed systems are also excellent for people with chronic pain or mobility issues. Bed bondage can be enjoyed with other toys like metal clips, ball gags, wooden spoons, or hot wax. However, some models are easier to set up than others. Sportsheets under the bed is another fine bed restraint system straight out of Fifty Shades, but be sure to set your hard limits before playing. Other bed kits can be equally enjoyable, so don’t limit your bed straps to just Sportsheets under the bed.

Collars: Sometimes a sign of subservience, occasionally a form of restraint, collars are another type of restraint. For the latter, they might be clipped to a leash. A collar may also be part of a more extensive set up. You can find the best BDSM collar in this extensive review guide.

Mummification: There’s nothing more restrictive or immobilizing than mummification. The only downside is it can be incredibly expensive but wrapping a person in plastic may also have the same effect for much less money. Hard limits can also come into play, as mummification may make some people uncomfortable. Sportsheets under the bed or other mattress restraints can be used along with them for an extra-intense feeling of restraint.

Mental: Here’s a style of restraint that’s as incredibly safe as it is affordable. The idea behind mental restraints is to command a person not to move.

How To Use BDSM Restraints?

Here’s a quick guide on using restraints safely. Before doing anything, thoroughly negotiate every aspect of the scene. Once that’s done, everyone must give and receive consent to proceed. Establishing a safe word, respecting hard limits, and so forth are extremely important.

Remember, Fifty Shades is fiction and not fact. Beginners shouldn’t use handcuffs, zip ties, or bondage rope. Experienced kinksters know how to use handcuffs safely and respect someone’s hard limits. Fifty Shades doesn’t show it, but communication and consent are what bondage is all about [2].

Your playspace should be free from anything potentially harmful. Have a pair of emergency shears at the ready and a smartphone. The first to instantly cut the restrained person free, the second to call in case of emergency.

It’s also something Fifty Shades doesn’t depict. Dominants aren’t there to please themselves but their submissive partners. Establishing hard limits, touching base with them, and knowing what to do in a crisis is why Fifty Shades isn’t what restraints are about.

Then and only then should you use your restraints. If you or your partner are new to this, take it slowly and carefully. Never leave a bound person unattended. I also recommend removing them after a few short minutes until you and they have gotten used to them. Quickie cuffs are great for newbies as they can be removed quickly.

If you are using a ball gag, make sure everyone can communicate with one another. Unlike in Fifty Shades, a ball gag is another expert-level restraint and is one of several common hard limits. If you want to play safe, try Sportsheets under the bed or similar bed restraints. You can read more about ball gags here.

Handcuffs aren’t quickie cuffs, so be prepared to remove them as fast as you can. Handcuffs are designed not for pleasure but to immobilize someone painfully. Please keep this in mind and not how they are in Fifty Shades. If you or your partner is having difficulty with handcuffs, unlock them and immediately check for any serious injuries.

Periodically check with one another. There’s nothing wrong with stopping, slowing, or ending a restraint scene anytime for any reason. It’s true for the dominant and the submissive, as well.

If you want more information, you can check out my other guide for some good BDSM restraint positions.

How To Clean BDSM Restraints?

Restraints must be cleaned before and after every scene. Stick to the manufacturer’s instructions and nothing else. Failure to do so will either ruin your toy or lead to harming yourself or your partner.

If you can’t find out how to clean your restraints, follow the maxim of less is more. For plastic, body-safe silicone, or polyester, apply a small drop of sex toy cleaner or antibacterial soap. Then rinse and dry it thoroughly. For bed restraints like Sportsheets under the bed, do not throw them in the washer as that will likely damage them.

Leather can be challenging to maintain. The commonest cleaning method uses a smaller drop of vinegar or baby soap. Conclude with a brief rinse and a good dry.

Primary Sources

1. Wikipedia. Bondage Positions And Methods

2. The Art Of Submission. Bondage And Restraints 101

3. My Sex Toy Guide, 20 Best BDSM Toys | Spice Up Your Dungeon Play!

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