Vacuum beds can be a lot of fun for people looking to spice up their relationships. That especially applies to BDSM couples. These beds are designed for dominant/submissive relationships, but anyone can use them. The only thing that is important to remember is that these elements of sadomasochism are not for solo play.
Vacuum Bed Description
For everyone looking to add something new and exciting to their sex lives, vacuum beds might be a perfect choice. But what exactly is a vacuum bed? If you watched Empire Strikes Back, you probably remember the scene where Han Solo lies frozen in carbonite. Well, this device is similar. Vacuum bed is a piece of furniture, and it is usually the size of a person. It consists of a frame, and it is covered with thick latex.
Usually, one person can fit in these beds, but it is possible to find ones with more space. When the person gets inside, the vacuum will suck the air out of the bed, and the latex will stick to the person. The one inside the bed will have little to no space to wiggle, and they will be unable to move.
Of course, there is a hole that will allow them to breathe. There are beds with a hole, a tube, mask, or even a large hole that will enable the person to fit their entire head. That way, they will be completely immobile, but they won’t have to worry about any potential health hazards or breathing.
Why Are Some People Into Vacuum Beds?
If you take a look at what’s happening while playing with a vacuum bed, you can easily realize that there are so many possible possibilities and kinks with vacuum beds. Firstly, it gives another take on bondage. While there are no ropes, and it is not rope play in any way, the person inside the bed won’t be able to move at all. The effect is similar to the one achieved through regular bondage. However, unlike predicament bondage, for example, the detainee will feel comfort and safety while being inside this bed.
Furthermore, sensory deprivation plays another crucial part in this type of play, where the person won’t be able to feel almost anything. Since most beds offer only a single hole for the mouth, the one inside will be able neither to see nor smell anything else. Of course, we should mention objectification as well. Needless to say, for anyone with rubber or latex fetish, this might seem like a dream come true.
Finally, there is an option for breath play if the couple is into it, and covering a breathing hole is quite easy.
Risks of Using Vacuum Beds
BDSM sex and activities always come with potential risks, and vacuum beds are no different. It is possible for the submissive person to experience bruising from all the air that gets sucked out or if they move too much during the process.
If the couple opts for breath play, it is possible to have breathing problems, which is why you should be careful when doing this type of activity. Furthermore, being entirely immobile can lead to positional asphyxia regardless of whether you opt for breath play.
Moreover, since the sub will remain in the same position for a longer period, numbness and dehydration are quite possible, so the couple should consider that before they start with their session.
As with other types of BDSM activities, communication is essential. You can avoid most of these problems if you include a safe word and if you start slow. You don’t need to go for a 12-hour session as soon as you get the bed.
It is worth mentioning that some people have a latex allergy, and getting into a latex bed could be quite a problem. But other than allergies, there shouldn’t be any issues whatsoever. The best idea would be to find a non-verbal safe word to make sure that everything goes smoothly.
Things That You Can Do in Vacuum Beds
For the person that is inside the bed, there is not much they can actually do. The vacuum bed will leave them immobile, and the only thing they’ll be able to do is to breathe. However, the dominant person can have as much fun as they like.
Their submissive shouldn’t be just a piece of furniture (unless you’re into it), and you can find different ways to enjoy yourselves. The first and the most obvious is spanking or flogging. Your sub won’t be able to run or hide, and you can spank them as much as you like. Furthermore, both tickling and caressing seem like fantastic options since it would add more weight to this “torture.”
Of course, you can always opt for genital stimulation either through bodies, hands, or sex toys. And if the sub is feeling especially adventuristic, they can even wear an anal or vaginal toy while trapped inside.