First of all, you certainly will not smother under a latex hood. Do not worry: you get more than enough air and you can take your mask off in seconds. To put on the hood, it is best to proceed step by step: This is the reason most people start bringing blindfolds into the bedroom. Hoods can prevent submissives from seeing as well as muffle their sense of hearing, smell, and taste. For dominant partners, no words can describe how pleasurable it is to control their subs' breathing. They love to see their submissives having difficulty in breathing and hear the muffled sounds they make. However, holding one's breath and restricting her from speaking isn't a piece of cake. You need to follow precautions to keep the play fun and safe. Also, you have to use the right tools to make things work. Hoods can disguise our identity and allow the wearer a sense of freedom and release from inhibitions. You may find you feel less self-conscious with a mask on or be turned on by the idea of a faceless dominator. I'd love to see this common term replaced with more modern language like "kink" or "bondage." Are They Safe?

Since it's a hood, this BDSM tool comes in handy in sensory deprivation. It has no holes for the ears and eyes, limiting your sub from hearing and seeing things. However, it has tubes and a mouthpiece, which you can find inside the hood. Whether via a specifically designed blindfold, a scarf, closing ones eyes or by simply turning the lights off, sight deprivation is the most popular way to have fun with the senses. If you trust your partner, not knowing what they’re going to do next can lead to giddy anticipation.When other senses are dulled, our sense of smell can be heightened. You might invite your partner to dose up on your pheromones by having them smell your chest or arm pits. Other scents that can help boost arousal include rose, citrus, mint or vanilla. ❤️ Music

For beginners who still are a little unsure, a model with open eyes and mouth is definitely the best choice. That way, partners can look into each other’s eyes, which are accentuated by the hood, and can communicate with and recognize each other. One of our hoods even has a completely open face – an ideal model for first steps into the topic. Strangulation has increased with the use of porn (but remember porn follows trends, it doesn’t make them). Though autoerotic asphyxiation came to medical notice in the 17th century when it was noted that victims of public hangings sometimes developed an erection which remained after death. So just because it feels good and the blood is pumping, does not mean it cannot be fatal. If you're interested in breath play please be aware that strangulation or asphyxiation of any kind is never safe and comes with significant risk. Shutting off airways may enhance sensation, but at any point you could be seconds from death as asphyxiation can lead to asphyxia.NPR actually wrote a piece about what vanilla people can learn about consent from kinksters which highlighted our communication style as a huge strength. How Long Can You Stay in a BDSM Hood? Via chlorination latex can be conditioned to be suitable for allergy sufferer or to be more suitable than unchlorinated latex. This can be explained with the deterioration of the allergenic protein that is encased in the latex. Increased life period

Hoods that tend to restrict and control senses like ones that cover your eyes or mouth tend to be for submissives. Think blindfolds. Meanwhile, the mouthpiece prevents your passive partner from speaking. Once the gag is in her mouth, she won't be able to command you or make noises like oohs and ahhs. The only thing she can say is mmm—a sound that's music to your ears.The tubes are responsible for airflow. It controls the air your sub breathes once you put this hood on the head and slip the pipes into her nose. Of course, any exchange of control or power is founded on prior communication and active, enthusiastic consent. What is Sensory Deprivation BDSM?