The Tie Me Softly restraints by Eden Fantasys are cuffs and tethers meant to tie your partner to anything from a bedpost to that stray pipe running the length of your dungeon wall. Anyone and everyone can use these restraints as a means of light restraint when practicing BDSM. The restraints are a good fit for a beginner, but more advanced users can find a use for them too. As stated, these cuffs work just about anywhere, so they can easily be used on a bed or at a play party, but are not meant for a bathroom or wet setting. These cuffs are not meant for suspension and should not be used for such.

Traveling is simple with these cuffs as they can easily be folded up and stuffed into luggage or a bag for discretion. However, if unpacked, they're not very discreet as there's not anything else they can double as.

The tethers are made from nylon, and the cuffs are made from fleece and Velcro. The cuffs look flimsy, but they are very sturdy when in use and are well stitched. The material does not stretch or rip with applied force, so the craftsmanship is good enough that the cuffs will last a long time. The size of the cuffs is adjustable, and will even fit a large ankle if you'd like to use them for that. They measure around 9-1/2" for each cuff, and the tethers measure around 38". One tether is shorter than the other. While this is a small flaw, it does not take away from the cuffs overall.


Stitching of back and inside of the cuff

The fleece that the cuffs are made out of is soft and yielding, but the material does not breathe well, so sweating and chafing are likely to be issues if worn for long periods and a lot of struggling or moving the arms around is involved. The nylon tethers are well-made and present no frayed edges or stray threads sticking out of them. These materials are vegan and minimal with heavy-duty durability. Material and design are both minimal, but the Tie Me Softly cuffs get the job done.

My partner and I tried these cuffs both on the ankles and the wrists. Neither were able to get loose from the restraints, and the Velcro stayed put exactly where it was stuck. The tethers were a bit difficult to tie around the bed posts with their thickness, but once tied, had no chance of coming loose with a good knot. The material itself didn't breathe and caused a lot of sweat buildup around the inside of the cuff when the play started to get heavier and more heated. Chafing did occur due to the thinness of the fleece material making up the cuffs.

Overall, these are the perfect restraints for a beginner just getting into BDSM play. The cuffs are simple to get out of should you need to do so, and they are designed for lighter play. When practicing BDSM, always remember to have a safe word or gesture and always make sure your partner is comfortable and not in pain.

Caring for the ties should be fairly easy, as these shouldn't come into contact with bodily fluids other than sweat. If the user wants to clean the ties, spot cleaning with a damp cloth is sufficient enough. Do not submerge the fleece in water, as it could damage the cuffs integrity. Let the cuffs air dry after they've been cleaned with the damp cloth and fold them up to store. The cuffs will fit in a bedside table drawer, or anywhere else you'd like to keep them, as they are extremely compact.

The Tie Me Softly restraints were shipped discreetly in a plain, unmarked cardboard box. There weren't any labels on the outside of the box to indicate that it contained adult items inside. The box was securely taped, and there were no signs of damage when the package arrived. The only label on the outside of the box was the label with the shipping addresses printed on it. The address the item ships from is also always discreet, and no one would know what you're having shipped to you unless they are curious enough to google it.



Inside of the box, the toy was cushioned beneath air pillows to keep the item from shifting around during transit. The ties were packaged inside of a plain cellophane bag with an inventory sticker on the outside. This packaging is minimal and recyclable, and will not be good for storage once opened. The packaging is also not good for gifting, so users will want to buy a box or bag to gift these ties in if doing so.