Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

happening. The Top should periodically squeeze the Bottom’s fingers through
the sleeve and ask about numbness or pain in the hands.
The second concern relates to the stress placed on the Bottom’s shoulders, or as
the medical geeks might describe it, where the humerus bone meets the scapula
at the glenohumeral joint. Raising the attached arms too high behind the back,
or placing too much stress on them can cause a dislocation or a partial
dislocation, which is ironically called a subluxation. This is extremely rare,
however, some individuals who have experienced dislocations before maybe
particularly susceptible to reoccurrences. A Top should ask about any past
history of shoulder dislocations before putting someone in a sleeve.
Mitts
BDSM mitts are pretty much exactly what you’d expect them to be: mitts. Think
oven mitt, or baseball mitt, only a whole lot kinkier. BDSM mitts are typically
made of leather or other heavy-duty materials, and are used to prevent a Bottom
from using his or her hands and, most commonly, to prevent masturbation.
Other common uses include immobilizing the wrists and hands by attaching
them to other bondage gear, hobbling someone to make an assigned task nearimpossible
to accomplish, or for disciplinary or humiliation purposes.
You’re not likely to find BDSM mitts in a typical sex shop or novelty store.
You will probably have to get them from an online specialty BDSM retailer,
where you can expect to pay between $100 and $200 for a pair, depending upon
the workmanship and quality. Mitt designs can range from extremely simple to
complex and multifunctional. Some come with inner liners, some don’t. Some
come with buckles, straps, zippers or locks, and some don’t. D-rings are a
common feature on most mitt designs, but some are designed to be load-bearing
while others are not. Your best strategy in purchasing BDSM mitts is to have a
clear notion of how you may want to use them in the future and to seek out the
specific features that support that plan.
Safety considerations for the use of BDSM mitts are similar to those for cuffs
and sleeves, though mitts may make it much more difficult to check a Bottom’s
fingertips to ensure proper circulation and feeling. Additionally, a very serious
safety concern arises if someone is left alone at home for any length of time with
mitts locked onto her hands. In the event of a real emergency, she could find
herself unable to dial the phone, bandage a wound or even open the front door in