[08:10] Vanni Cannoli: Good morning and welcome to Koffee Klatch!
[08:10] Vanni Cannoli: Before I open the discussion, let me
post the usual header: Our discussions
are in text and are in the usual C/Q/R format, meaning type "C" if
you wish to make a comment, "Q" if you have a question, usually
directed at a person's comments, and "R" if you wish to retract
either your C or your Q. If a person has
a question for a specific person on what they said, just say "Q @
[name]"
[08:10] Vanni Cannoli: We generally will promote questions
directed at a person's comment to the top.
[08:11] Vanni Cannoli: While we are a chatty group, lots of
extra chat makes it "noisy," so if we can please keep that to a
minimum, it would be very appreciated, thank Y/you!
[08:11] Vanni Cannoli: The blog for this munch is: https://xaarakoffeeklatch.blogspot.com/ It holds the archive for our munches here
starting Jan 3, 2021.
[08:12] Vanni Cannoli: I also have a bit of exposition
before I start taking comments or questions, but please feel free to put
Y/yours in anytime
[08:12] Vanni Cannoli: So a year or so ago we went over the
three parts of the BDSM acronym
[08:12] Vanni Cannoli: Today we start part one,
"Bondage/Discipline"
[08:12] Vanni Cannoli: We will probably spend two to three
weeks going over that, then move to the next.
[08:13] Vanni Cannoli: So today we start with Bondage.
[08:13] Vanni Cannoli: To quote Wikipedia, which knows all,
Bondage "is the practice of consensually tying, binding, or restraining a
partner for erotic, aesthetic, or somatosensory stimulation. A partner may be
physically restrained in a variety of ways, including the use of rope, cuffs,
bondage tape, or self-adhering bandage."
[08:14] RB Quinn: Duct tape????
[08:14] Vanni Cannoli waits for the grins, hand-wringing,
and happy sighs to diminish
[08:14] Whyiman: cable ties
[08:14] Vanni Cannoli: Oh yes, Sir. Bondage Tape, I have two
rolls of pink tape in my toybag
[08:14] Ɗʀᴀᴄʜᴇɴᴀ: somatic is the body in case anyone was
wondering
[08:15] Vanni Cannoli: Now, bondage is often an act in and
of itself, meaning that the people involved will do that as a scene in itself
[08:16] Vanni Cannoli: At my First Life club, there are many
scenes where a person is tied in some way, such as suspension, and that's the
scene, and the act in and of itself puts the bottom into subspace
[08:16] Vanni Cannoli: We have some people that are into
mumification
[08:16] Vanni Cannoli: getting wrapped in plastic wrap
except for their mouth
[08:17] Vanni Cannoli: and sometimes that is mixed with
suspension
[08:17] Vanni Cannoli: we have a nice winch with a bar for
exactly that
[08:17] Vanni Cannoli: So the bondage in and of itself might
be the goal of the scene
[08:17]
Vanni Cannoli: or it might quite obviously be mixed with some S/M activities
[08:18] Vanni Cannoli: such as typing and spanking, or
locking a person on an X Frame and doing "horrid" things to them
[08:18] Vanni Cannoli: In fact, this is how a lot of people
get involved with the scene in the beginning -- bedroom games that involve
getting tied up and then sex happening
[08:19] Vanni Cannoli: Then it just moves from there to
bigger and even better sins
[08:19] Vanni Cannoli: But you gotta sin to get saved, so
sin boldly!
[08:20] Vanni Cannoli: and of course, there is a lot of
safety involved with this, which we will discuss toward the end
[08:20] Vanni Cannoli: But first I'd like to ask our August
assembly two questions: 1) Do you do
this (First or Second Life)? 2) What joy
do you get from it, as the Top or the Bottom in that particular scene?
[08:21] Vanni Cannoli: oh and I guess #1 also includes,
"If so, what techniques do you enjoy"
[08:21] Vanni Cannoli: So question two is more philosophical
than practical
[08:21] Vanni Cannoli: #1 is technique and #2 is "why,
what gets Y/your motor going"
[08:22] Vanni Cannoli: As Top or Bottom
[08:22] Vanni Cannoli: We'll start with Sir Ballard, please
go ahead when ready, Sir!
[08:23] Ballard nods and leans in to talk.
"Talk about sin. Well all
this talk about bondage is clearly some weird kinky stuff, and we all know that
is wrong! I would never do such a
thing. When a woman asked me to get
kinky with her once, I tied her up, whipped her and played with her
body..." voice trails off. "Gagged her." nods and starts to get flushed. "I had to do that to her daily, just to
make my point." He smiles. "All seriousness aside, bondage is
foreplay to me. It starts things, and gets
my motor running. Bondage has only
rarely been the main thing itself, but a scene is rarely complete without
it."
I like posts, and cranes, yard stakes and handcuffs.
Shibari is an area of study for me, but not a focus of my
play.
It almost always ends
in sex. #
[08:24] Vanni Cannoli: Well said, Sir! And for a lot of folks in the scene, Bondage
is part but not all.
[08:25] Ḱιrιn StαrۣۣۜLιght Serevι: Took the words right out
of my mouth there, Well said Ballard.
[08:25] Vanni Cannoli: I did watch a rather interesting rope
scene done at the club -- the Top tied his girl to a cage with a rope on her
*tongue*...she then had to stand on tiptoe or the rope would pull on her tongue
[08:25] Vanni Cannoli: that was the whole scene
[08:25] Vanni Cannoli: he kept her there until she looked at
him and blinked her eyes five times, then he released her, tongue first
[08:25] Vanni Cannoli: it was pretty interesting, and she
was a puddle
[08:25] Vanni Cannoli: lol
[08:26] Ballard: Nice
[08:26] Vanni Cannoli: went about ten minutes
[08:26] Vanni Cannoli: But yes, I get how You see it as a
piece of the puzzle Sir, a lot do!
[08:26] Vanni Cannoli: Thank You for Your comment!
[08:27] Vanni Cannoli: Sir RB, your comment please!
[08:27] RB Quinn: I have enjoyed kinbaku shibari since I
first heard about it. Over the past year
I have gotten more into the process of tying, the interaction with the one
being bound and the closeness it can engender, rather than just the static
beauty of the final pose. Of course,
playing with the bindee is still a great joy *smiles warmly to his lanky,lovely
lass and folds her tightly in his arms* #
[08:28] Vanni Cannoli: I've never actually done shibari, but
watched it, and I agree Sir, the art and the intimacy of it is really amazing
[08:28] Alessandra Doria is offline.
[08:28] Consuela Hypatia Caldwell: Nods to Sir RB
[08:29] Vanni Cannoli: So I am glad You and Your charges
enjoy that, Sir!
[08:29] Vanni Cannoli: We goto Miss Drachena with a
question. Please go ahead, Miss.
[08:30] Ɗʀᴀᴄʜᴇɴᴀ: This is question for the subs. If, when being bound, you wonder, for even a
second, if you fully trust the person binding you, to what degree does it ruin
the experience? I've always been curious
about and I like to hear the different opinions.
[08:32] Becky Summerland: its a question of building prior
trust... I adore being tied up.... I have an amazing roper in FL, that I miss
dearly because of covid, but we met for many coffees and increased the
intensity of our visits before I fully let him tie me up and make me completly
helpless, by then, I had no doubt I was safe... or...
[08:32] Taree: One reason I left Gor is because you get tied
up a lot, then nothing happens. Very
frustrating! In SL the danger is a big
part of the appeal.
[08:32] Becky Summerland: as I told myself the first time I
realized I was completly at his mercy... the worse that can happen is I will
die, so enjoy...
[08:32] Candice Svenska: lol
[08:32] Becky Summerland: hence, that question is never an
issue when the steps are respected
[08:33] Becky Summerland: #
[08:33] Ɗʀᴀᴄʜᴇɴᴀ: Thank you Becky.
[08:33] яøυɢє ѕνєиѕкα: here or rl, id not put myself in that
situation unless I truly trusted the one doing the binding. for if there was
even a hint of doubt, not only would it not be enjoyable.. it coudl also result
in something bad as well #
[08:35] Vanni Cannoli: I can say having been bound a few
times at the club *cough*...for science of course...that there is a bit of a
mental trick. On one hand, one knows
that something bad could indeed happen -- you are at the mercy of another
person. On the other hand, the mind also
knows that the chances of that are remote, so one can delve into the
scene. But there is always that
"watchful eye" in the back of the head going.
[08:35] Vanni Cannoli: but if subspace hits, all bets are
off
[08:36] Candice Svenska: can say with a smile have always
had complete trust, never once even thought of using my safe word..smiles back
over my shoulder
[08:36] Ballard pets her hair
[08:36] Ɗʀᴀᴄʜᴇɴᴀ: Thanks everyone.
[08:37] Vanni Cannoli: Thank You Miss, that was a really
good question.
[08:37] Vanni Cannoli: Brianne, you are up please!
[08:37] Brianne: I love all techniques, probably, but I
think but ropes and tape rise to the top of my list. I like predicament bondage, or ridiculous
amounts of it. Mummification and tight
cages. Or just simple cuffs for a long
while (especially elbow cuffs alone).
I've only done the less complex stuff in RL. But maybe wishes do come true...
[08:37] Brianne: Bondage works in RL and SL differently but
it always works. I melt at the loss of
control, the dependence, and the hint of danger. It can also be extreme comforting to be
bundled up and helpless in the hands of someone that will protect me. And when I see someone get pleasure from
capturing me and toying with me, I feel so happy and purposeful! I feel like the work of an artist., my body
molded my ropes or devices, my speech and actions limited, turned into
something for display. The power
exchange has so many possibilities.
Bondage and sensuality go hand in hand. #
[08:39] Vanni Cannoli: As I think it captures the idea of
the Bottom's reaction so perfectly
[08:39] Brianne: I'm... I'm 'into' bondage, I guess.
[08:39] Vanni Cannoli: Well aren't you just the little
pervert
[08:39] Brianne: *laughs*
[08:39] Brianne: YAAS!
[08:39] Vanni Cannoli: Nice to meet you!
[08:40] Vanni Cannoli: I had to go to "Perversion
Anonymous"
[08:40] Brianne winks to fellow clubmember Vanni
[08:40] Vanni Cannoli: "My name is Vanni, and I'm a
pervert."
[08:40] Brianne: "It's been 12 months since I did
anything vanilla.!
[08:41] Vanni Cannoli: Oh you get your handcuff cake for one
year of avoiding vanilla!
[08:41] Brianne: *laughs*
[08:41] Vanni Cannoli: and remember, call your sponsor
anytime to come tie you up if you feel like you're gonna go vanilla
[08:41] Brianne: check!
[08:41] Vanni Cannoli: omg this is great idea
[08:42] Vanni Cannoli: anyway! So well said Brianne!
[08:42] Vanni Cannoli: Let's move to Cryolynn please!
[08:42] Cryolynn Dulce: I've done light bondage in 1st and
much heavier here, what I love about it is being so completely helpless towards
someone I trust and love. I get enjoyment out of that feeling that they could
do whatever they want and knowing they won't abuse that.
[08:43] Vanni Cannoli: Nicely said!
[08:45] Vanni Cannoli: Excellent! Great comments today
[08:45] Vanni Cannoli: Sir Ballard has another comment, go
ahead please Sir.
[08:45] Ballard: As you mention trust, and subspace, let me
add this. I and I alone have to be
responsible for the safety of my bindee.
I need to feel that she is safe, has good circulation, and will not
suffer lasting harm from my efforts.
Once a person gets into altered head states, that is even more
important, as they often have a diminished capacity to express concerns. Even in SL, where the physical risk is not
existent, I still will ask, and check.
This becomes much more important if the sub is doing any mirroring. I always want to know if they are. All of this adds up to expressing your desire
to respect the safety of your partner, and this builds trust. Tops need to keep that in mind.
#
[08:46] Vanni Cannoli cheers and will go bake Master Ballard
his favorite cake after this
[08:46] Brianne: Extremely wise, Sir Ballard.
[08:47] Ballard eyes Vanni, imagining her trying to cook
while wearing hand cuffs.
[08:47] Vanni Cannoli: Yes, everything You mentioned Sir, is
exactly what is important about any bondage scene
[08:47] Candice Svenska: wonders if apron worn?
[08:48] Vanni Cannoli: Well Maggie Gyllenhaal was able to do
coffee serves in "Secretary" while wearing an arm binder, so I
suppose it's possible
[08:52] Vanni Cannoli: Let's go to Aspen please
[08:53] Aspen Diamond: Thank you Vanni,
When I started out in Real was being tied up on a four
poster bed spread eagle. Then it went to being leashed tied to with enough
leash to do the house work. Then I knew when he got home I would be tied to the
X-cross to be flogged. Being tied does put me in my mind set of being a sub and
have complete trust. I have had rope corsets on and being hobble like a horse.
It is a freedom to be getting out of my head and my mind on my Master to meet
his needs and do it for him. It is complete trust with that Master who is tying
you up. He has all of the tools for getting you out of it if you do panic or
needing to safe word.
I have always had rope on me which I alway prefer. It has
been over 14 years for me not being tied in Real. I do love bondage too.
When I left Roissy there was a Master there and he knew what
I needed at the time. I had known him at Roissy so I knew I could really trust
him. Like Master Ballard is safety first and most. I was very glad that this
Master could take me to
[08:53] Aspen Diamond:
complete subspace and out of my head. I think that was one mindset that
started me on this adventure path here at Xaara. Bondage does do something to
you and I do like the feeling of safety
with a Master who I can turn over all of my control expect for safewords. to
him.That is what makes a good Roper is the Master is always watching and
reading the sub.
[08:54] Vanni Cannoli: You realize, Aspen, you just rattled
off every bondage bunny's Christmas List?
[08:55] Aspen Diamond: Know wonder why Rope bunnies falls
for their Masters.
[08:55] HB's Phoenix: mmmm rope
[08:55] Vanni Cannoli: That's really cool....I'm sorry you
haven't had First Life experience for a while, but at least you get it here
[08:55] Vanni Cannoli: And you definitely know the joys of
it
[08:56] Aspen Diamond: Thank you
[08:57] Vanni Cannoli: You mention leashing, and sometimes
it's easy to forget that a "simple" leash can be such a turn on,
First or Second Life, that feeling of being owned and controlled
[08:57] Vanni Cannoli: it is a form of bondage, but a subtle
one
[08:57] Vanni Cannoli: I'm sure that no one here likes
leashes, right? *grinning*
[08:58] Vanni Cannoli: Or does it give you a new
"leash" on life?
[08:59] Vanni Cannoli: Miss Drachena again, please!
[08:59] Ɗʀᴀᴄʜᴇɴᴀ: For me, bondage and sex are completely
different things, and one does not necessitate the other. They may be combined, but the bondage is the
act itself. I enjoy the control, of
course, but also get pleasure from knowing that the bindee fully trusts me and
derives pleasure from it. The
acknowledgment of that trust and control builds the intimacy of the
relationship. That intimacy enhances any
sexual act that might come after, even though I may not do anything sexual,
because denial is also an enjoyable form of control for me. #
[09:00] Brianne: omg, you're fantastic!
[09:00] Vanni Cannoli grins at Miss Drachena
[09:01] Vanni Cannoli: You have the technique down quite
well, Miss!
[09:01] Consuela Hypatia Caldwell looks around at the
puddles that used to be submissives
[09:01] Brianne: *laughs*
[09:01] Brianne: I think Miss Drachena said what every sub
wants to hear from their Dominant.
[09:02] Vanni Cannoli: I would like to ask the Dominants in
the room a question please, and You can just answer, no "C" required
-- is it the control You get over the bottom/sub in bondage that is the real
turn on, or the look of it, or both combined?
[09:03] Ballard: It is mostly the control, and the willing
submission to the control.
[09:03] Ɗʀᴀᴄʜᴇɴᴀ: There is definitely an aesthetic to the
bondage so I would have to say both.
[09:05] Vanni Cannoli: I would say, as I tend to top a lot
in First LIfe, it's really the look of it for me, although I know it does more
for the bottom. I just like being obeyed
when I top. Like I'll put the bottom up
against a frame and say "you move your arms until I say so, we stop." and I do, which just gives me more control
bwahahahaahahaaha
[09:05] Vanni Cannoli: but it does look nice to see a bottom
cuffed...raaaawr
[09:06] Vanni Cannoli: *if you move your arms until I say so
[09:06] Vanni Cannoli: Go ahead Aspen
[09:06] Becky Summerland: I live the same in pony play
Vanni, an obedient pony is an amazing gift and reward for the time invested
[09:06] Becky Summerland: I live the same in pony play
Vanni, an obedient pony is an amazing gift and reward for the time invested
[09:07] Aspen Diamond: Gigging at Vanni so you are a control
top.
[09:07] Aspen Diamond: I want to add that it is the control
that I would be giving to the Dom/Domaa the trust I would have if they were
doing knives on me also. It is that same feeling as a sub you get.
[09:07] Vanni Cannoli: I am NOT pantyhose, thank you! ;)
[09:07] Vanni Cannoli: although tying up a girl with her
pantyhose is actually quite fun
[09:07] Vanni Cannoli: um
[09:07] Vanni Cannoli: for science
[09:07] Brianne: ba-dum bump, Vanni
[09:07] Aspen Diamond: Could not help myself Vanni I love
you
[09:07] Ḱιrιn StαrۣۣۜLιght Serevι: c
[09:08] Vanni Cannoli: Knife play is one of the ultimate
acts of trust, Aspen
[09:08] Aspen Diamond: done
[09:08] Vanni Cannoli: it's certainly not for everyone
[09:08] Ḱιrιn StαrۣۣۜLιght Serevι: For me it is a huge turn
on, however that also has to do with the chemistry and how the sub is reacting
in the moment. Watching that as I manipulate the situation is a great joy for
both the Master and the Sub.
[09:08] Vanni Cannoli: Yes, Sir :)
[09:08] Brianne nods nods
[09:09] Vanni Cannoli: By the way, just to be clear, knife
play does not equal blood play
[09:09] Vanni Cannoli: in knife play there is some scraping
but NO cutting, if a cut happens, the scene stops immediately and the cut is
tended
[09:09] Candice Svenska: absolutely
[09:09] Aspen Diamond: No it does not Vanni mean blood play
[09:10] Vanni Cannoli: Although I'll tell a funny story to
close
[09:10] Vanni Cannoli: A well known, long time domme in my
first life community LOVES both knife play and mindfucking
[09:11] Vanni Cannoli: so in a scene, she blindfolded the
bottom and starting doing knifeplay and scraped her skin with the knife
[09:11] Vanni Cannoli: then poured some warmed, red tinted
honey on the scrape and said "whooops"
[09:11] Vanni Cannoli: so the sub takes off the blindfold
and went into a short panic as Miss D licked it off
[09:12] Aspen Diamond: OMG wonderfull Vanni Giggling
[09:13] Vanni Cannoli: to be clear, they *both* were
laughing in that scene
[09:13] Vanni Cannoli: once the intiial shock came off
[09:13] Candice Svenska: hahaha!
[09:13] Vanni Cannoli: she wouldn't have done that with
anyone she didn't know and hadn't played with before
[09:13] Brianne: days later
[09:13] Vanni Cannoli: Give Miss D a chance to mindfuck
you...she will.
[09:14] Vanni Cannoli: Any other comments or questions on
Bondage?
[09:15] Vanni Cannoli: We are back next week to go over
Discipline, and our favorite dichotomy...Punishment vs Funishment!