If you want to a gentle way of introducing your partner to the idea of bondage in your relationship, the Tie the Knot bondage kit is ideal.

The four cuffs and blindfold all come in 'virgin' white which is much less intimidating than the typical black that is usually associated with bondage items. (Similarly, the packaging of the Tie the Knot Bondage Kit is subtle and sensual rather than crude and tacky so often found with sex toys.)

I presented my partner with this recently and to my delight she didn't shy away.

The cuffs are made of a soft felt material and are secured around the wrists with the attached Velcro straps; exceedingly comfortable yet impossible to get out of without assistance. Attached to each cuff is a length of webbing that can then be tied to the bedpost, headboard, banister, etc. Quick and easy to tie and not so easy to undo. If you want to change position during use this can really interrupt the flow. Not to worry however, a quick trip to the local camping store to pick up four plastic buckles (the kind used on rucksacks) and we can now clip and unclasp in seconds.

I had the pleasure of being the first to be tied up. Once in, there was no way I was getting away. I was soon writhing and straining against my bonds and they held fast; pity it was because I was been tickled at the time - not the kind of punishment I was hoping for.

I had a blast teasing and "torturing" her until she could not take it anymore. I think she lost count of the amount of orgasms she had as she was lying there in complete captivity. After, she said she would like to do that sort of thing a lot.