- Handcuffs & Leg cuffs
I like the Smith & Wesson brand. They feel secure. This brand in particular are difficult to shim. The smith & wesson handcuff key was identified in a defcon2010 paper as particularly universal among brands of handcuff.
Combined with a few short lengths of chain and a couple padlocks they make a nice inexpensive set of manacles.
I purchase my padlocks at the local locksmith. For about the same price as charged at home-depot I can purchase a variety of shapes and size locks all with the same key. Effectively all of the locks in my dungeon are keyed the same by making my purchases from the locksmith.
I purchase my chain from home-depot. I take the time to cut it to length inside the store. I save the sharpness of my bolt-cutters for emergencies.
- Whartenburg wheel
Some of the more expensive models will have an insulated handle for use in electro play. Other than that, I haven't seen much difference among the various resellers and price points of these.
- Jock strap
There's a reason that porn stars are traditionally photographed wearing jock straps. The straps themselves frame the buttocks and guide the eye. A jock strap visually accentuates the buttocks. I like the traditional (and cheap) bike brand.
- Masking tape
Masking tape is used to secure a jock strap stuffed into the mouth as a gag. Masking tape doesn't leave residue on hair. I use 2 inch wide blue extra grip masking tape from the local grocery store.
- Lube
Lube is almost a necessity for an edging scene. Everybody has their own brand preference, and the debates resemble other philosophical and religious debates. I use H2O JO. Being water based, it can be used for non-sterile electro play (everything except for sounding). I find the flavor and mouth-texture to be less objectionable than other brands.
- Blindfold
Blindfolds are all about headspace. They can, and do, accentuate dominance aspects of a scene. This will tend to make boys a bit more patient. The extra time this affords can make a rope scene more manageable for a top.
An extra large bandanna works almost as well as a $20 leather blindfold. (the extra large size is important to have enough length to tie a square knot at the back)
- Nylon parachute cord
Woven 4 mil rope is about like shoelace. It's slightly stretchy. It makes for nice cock and ball bondage. It's cheap enough and tends to get covered in lube and other fluids, so I don't reuse it.
- Riding crop
I started using a riding crop while soundsFun was preparing for a boundGods scene with Nick Moretti. I brought it to a play party and watched how the dominants used it. Using the handle end of the riding crop as a cane I learned from a talented woman.
- Stingy flogger
My favorite flogger I got at the local leather store. It doesn't have the weight or craftsmanship of a BareLeatherworks product, but has good balance and is remarkably comfortable to use, and cost about a third as much.
- Clothes pins
The dungeon has about a hundred of these. They vary considerably by manufacturer, mostly in the strength of the spring. Small plastic clips from Bed Bath and Beyond have taught me a lot about myself.
- Nipple clamps
A set of small metal clips connected with a chain are an affordable luxury. A number of people find that they accentuate pleasure. I find them a convenient handle in some wonderful scenarios.
- Pallet wrap
I got this at the local moving supply store. This can be used to attach vibrating toys to convenient body parts.
- Background music
I generally stick to the classics, and generally play a medley of the group Enigma. I don't want there to be absolute silence in the scenes. But I don't want English words to distract the bottom.
For research and development scenes I use an upbeat mainstream rock and alternative mix.
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| cock and ball bondage tied with nylon parachute cord |
There are many other fun inexpensive toys. But these are ones that I use personally.
