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Long term bondage has special appeal to many because of the trust required and the difficulty of doing bondage correctly - that means, without any injuries and sore muscles once released from bondage. Muscle and tendon stress, circulation, body temperature and dehydration all need to get into account when engaging into long term bondage. Most of this depends on how much freedom to move the bondage leaves. Muscles usually become sore and stiff under tension - nothing that will not quickly go away with some rest. Damage to the tendons usually takes much longer to heal.

Full Body Bondage


Full body bondage is what comes to mind of most people when they hear long term bondage even though this type of bondage does not lend itself very well. Muscles get sore quickly when they can t be moved and only a little additional tension on the tendons can cause pain and even injury.
If you re planning to keep your sub completely restrained you should use rope that allows for some stretching. Rubber or other stretchy materials also work well. Metal or leather restraints should only be used on body parts that are not under tension.

Partial Bondage


When the submissive partner is only partially restrained, bondage can usually endured much longer. Handcuffs, spread bars and many others are examples of partial bondage. They limit the use of only parts of the body. This allows for most muscle groups to still be moved and the only problems usually come from severe tension on tendons. You should still make sure that the circulation is not cut off.

Non-Immobilizing Bondage


Since motion is not restricted in this form of bondage, muscle and tendon damage and dehydration are not usually considered a problem. The issues that can arise with this form of bondage restriction of circulation and abrasion. Especially rope on the breasts and genitals (i.e. rope panties and bra) can move under the motions of walking and start rubbing the skin raw over time.