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By The Stockroom, October 16th, 2012 Throughout National Kink Month, we’re having weekly sales on Stockroom.com: this week we’re featuring some of our favorite bondage restraints and gear. All month long we’ll be showcasing tricks, tips and lessons for using the fetish toys and BDSM gear on sale that week.
The popular Twilight-inspired trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey has made many people curious to explore BDSM who have never tried fetish play before. We’ve been loving kinky sex for nearly 25 years here at The Stockroom, so it’s exciting to see others discover how much fun it can be, and great to see questions about BDSM come up in mainstream forums.
When it comes to translating kinky fantasies into reality, though, fetish sex toys and gear can have a learning curve.
If you’ve never used rope, cuffs, or other bondage restraints, one of the easiest, most foolproof ways to learn how to tie someone up is to start with Bondage Tape. Sexy and shiny, Bondage Tape is available in black, red, or bubblegum pink, and comes in 2″ wide rolls that are nearly 5 ½ feet long. The tape is easy to cut to any length you want, though we suggest getting a few rolls at a time so you have plenty to play with.
 Sexy, shiny, self-adhesive PVC Bondage Tape Though it’s called “tape,” it isn’t adhesive; it only sticks to itself, because the stretchy hypoallergenic PVC material has an electrostatic cling. This gives it a strong bond that holds firm without knots or ties – it just needs to be overlapped and pressed together to be secured. And because bondage tape won’t stick to skin or hair, you can even use it to make a quick but effective blindfold (just don’t pull it too tight so it presses too hard on the eyes!) It’s also reusable: just unwrap it and straighten it back out onto the roll when you’re done playing, and it will cling over and over again.
Bondage Tape is so inexpensive, though, that most people simply cut it off when they’re ready to set their partner free or change positions – something that makes it an excellent low risk choice for someone experimenting with bondage for the first time.
Even if you prefer to unwrap your tape so you can reuse it, bondage scissors are something you should always have on hand when you’re using bondage tape or rope. These safety shears have blunt, angled blades, so they’ll cut through layers of tape quickly without cutting the skin underneath. No matter how experienced you are with these kinds of restraints, it’s essential to have this emergency quick-release tool on hand.
 Bondage tape can re-used again and again, but we recommend keeping some curb-tipped scissors on hand for emergency quick release. Tips for Using Bondage Tape
These pointers will help you use Bondage Tape correctly and safely, so you get the most out of it:
- Since Bondage Tape only clings to itself, it works best if you wrap it round a few times in overlapping rows before pressing the ends down to secure them.
- Make sure the tape doesn’t bite into the flesh when wrapping; keep it close to the skin but not tight.
- Always keep the tape flat, like a ribbon; don’t let the Bondage Tape get twisted, or it will turn into a thin cord that won’t stick to anything and cuts into skin.
- Always check to make sure that bound body parts retain good circulation. Remove tape immediately if limbs are cold to the touch or look bluish.
- Don’t leave your bound partner in any one position for too long at a time, to avoid causing injury or circulation problems.
- Never use Bondage Tape for suspension or other weight-bearing forms of bondage.
- Avoid the risk of suffocation: never put Bondage Tape over the mouth or nose, and always make sure your partner can breathe comfortably, as a bound person may not be able to adjust their position unaided.
- Always keep a pair of safety scissors on hand in case tape needs to be cut off quickly.
- If you plan on reusing your Bondage Tape, flatten it out after use, then rewind it onto the spool to store.
Bondage Tips & Fun Roleplay Ideas
Bondage Tape is so versatile and easy to use that it lends itself to dozens of bondage positions and erotic roleplay scenarios. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Bondage Tape is great to use with furniture. Keep your partner bent over by strapping their arms to the arms of a chair, or seat them in the chair and bind their arms and legs that way.
- Tape your partner’s thighs together before getting behind them doggie-style.
- Wrap Bondage Tape around your partner’s head and over their eyes a few times to create a blindfold. You can wrap right over their hair, since the tape won’t stick to anything but itself – just don’t wrap too hard so that it puts pressure on the eyes, and be careful to not give your partner a free haircut if you cut the tape off afterwards!
- Make a tube top or mini skirt out of rows of wrapped tape – do it with the tape still on the roll to create nice, even rows. Let your partner cut you out of your outfit later with your bondage scissors.
- Since bondage scissors are based on the shears medical personnel use to cut bandages or even clothing away from patients, you can even use them to cut your partner out of regular clothing. Imagine staging an erotic “abduction” of your partner; restraining them with bondage tape; then cutting them out of both their bonds and their clothing to have your way with them! Of course, like any other roleplay, this “kidnapping” scene should be consensual, and you should discuss in advance what you both feel comfortable with. Make sure to also talk about wardrobe, too, so you don’t wind up cutting up your partner’s favorite outfit!
- Tease your partner once they’re tied up…or try overindulging and overstimulating them with forced orgasms, and using a vibrating wand massager, hard cock, fingers, or oral to make them cum again and again.
Bondage Tape is on sale this week as part of Stockoom’s National Kink Month Sale!
For more inspiration and extra stimulation, here are a few pictures demonstrating bondage tape in action… Enjoy!
 Red bondage tape creates sexy fetish wear for Aria Giovanni… and also keeps her bound to a pole!  T.J. Cummings is left immobile wrapped in bondage tape.  Ashley Fires’ bent over with wrists bound with pink bondage tape, leaving her bottom exposed.
By The Stockroom, October 15th, 2012 Save on Bondage Restraints – newly featured products during our National Kink Month Sale!
Buckle up – it’s gonna be a wild night!
By The Stockroom, October 12th, 2012 Chastity roleplay can turn sexual frustration into one of your most powerful and satisfying sexual experiences.
Though they’re often associated with medieval tortures and Victorian repression, chastity belts and devices are actually much more popular today than they were in the past. That’s because they’re now used as sex toys for orgasm denial and control – the voluntary kind, where the goal is the delayed reward of cumming, rather than the subjugation of the chastised person.
Teasing your partner while he’s wearing a male chastity device heightens his psychological arousal by preventing his physical arousal, because he won’t be able to think about anything except his cock and the person in charge of it. Giving your partner blue balls for a little while will dramatically intensify your foreplay – and everything that follows!
What Are Chastity Toys Used For?
Chastity is a powerful way of eroticizing denial and limitations. For some men and couples, chastity is a lifestyle and a primary focus of their everyday sexuality. Though currently there are no sanitary long-term chastity options for women, there are several very popular chastity devices for men designed for long-term wear, and some men have reported wearing them for periods of over a year!
Some chastity devices are strictly meant for short-term use, since they’re made of metal, like the Houdini, which locks onto the cock and balls with a handcuff. Others are designed for cock and ball torture (CBT) and too intense to wear for long, like Mike’s Spikes® – a penis-sized steel Iron Maiden with adjustable spikes that became notorious when featured on “American Horror Story.”
The focus here, though, is on using male chastity devices for short-term sensual fun, where the focus is on the promise of delayed pleasure rather than causing discomfort. Orgasm control and denial (also called “edging,” or “peaking”) can offer exciting possibilities for couples seeking new erotic adventures. Read on to learn how to shop for a comfortable, good-quality chastity toy and fun ideas for using it!
Choosing the Right Male Chastity Device
The ideal chastity toy for teasing is one that prevents arousal without causing pain, because it will be incredibly frustrating without dampening your partner’s enthusiasm or abilities after he’s set free. The most comfortable and sanitary chastity devices are the ones created for long-term wear, because they’re made of washable, skin-safe materials.
Because of this, even for a short-term tease, choosing a toy that’s been designed for long-term wear makes sense. One of the best brands currently available is the Birdlocked male chastity device, which consists of a tube-shaped cock cage connected to a cock ring by a padlocked pin. Made of soft, stretchy, medical-grade silicone that’s easy to sanitize between uses, the Birdlocked’s flexible, low-profile design keeps it discreet under clothing, which is perfect for public play. The cock cage angles downward to prevent erections without being painful, and is ventilated to allow skin to breathe and liquids to flow through, so you don’t have to interrupt your fun to let your partner urinate (or even shower!) Best of all, it’s impossible to get trapped even if you lose the padlock keys, since the Birdlock is easily cut free with a pair of ordinary scissors (just make sure to pull it away from the skin before cutting!)
CB-X male chastity kits, which includes the popular CB6000, is another quality toy line. CB-X products come in several colors of easy-to-wash medical-grade polycarbonate plastic, and are also ventilated for long-wearing hygiene. Unlike the Birdlocked, which is a single molded piece, CB-X kits come with a variety of components that allow up to 20 different size configurations.
Getting the Right Fit
In order to be both comfortable and effective, a male chastity cage should fit snugly when the cock is at rest without either leaving gaps, or biting into the skin. Both the cage length and the diameter of the cock ring need to be considered to get the right fit.
Both Birdlocked and CB-X male chastity devices come with different cage lengths. Don’t feel judged by the lengths offered: to do its job, a chastity cage has to be quite a bit shorter than a soft cock, so even the longest cages measure under 4″! The best rule of thumb is to get a larger size if you’ve got a lot of girth and length when flaccid; if you’re a grower, not a shower, get the shorter cage.
Some chastity cages, like the CB-X kits, come with a set of different size base rings; others, like the Birdlocked, must be ordered with the appropriate size ring.
The base ring of a chastity cage should have the same diameter as a cock ring that fits you well, so it supports the weight of the cage correctly and keeps it in a comfortable position.
Don’t know what size you take? Here’s how to measure for a cock ring:
- Wrap a string around your cock and balls
- Measure the length of the string
- Divide the result by 3.14 to get the cock ring diameter
How to Wear a Male Chastity Toy
Don’t try to squash a hard on into a chastity cage! All that handling will make your cock excited, but a cock needs to be soft to put on a chastity toy. Fitting an excitable cock into a small cage can be a bit of a struggle, but there’s a couple techniques that can smooth the way.
Putting a little lube on the head and shaft of your penis can help the cage slide on; some people also like to lube the inside of the base ring a bit, too, so the cage doesn’t stick in one position when worn. Silicone lube is nice with the rigid CB-X kits, since it doesn’t dry out or get sticky, but oil or water based lubes should be used with the Birdlock to avoid degrading the silicone toy. Avoid flavored lubes or ones that contain glycerin, since putting sugars in a warm, moist place can give you a yeast infection.
Alternately, you can used the lube-free Stocking Method (as invented Tickleberry) to slide a cock cage on without lube. Uncircumcised men may find this technique an especially good way to keep foreskin from getting trapped at the end of the cage:
- Line the cock cage with a nylon stocking by pulling the toe through the vent holes at the end of the cock cage. You can use a ladies’ knee-high or a cutoff leg from a pair of hose for this; just make sure to leave some of the stocking free at the top of the cage.
- Put your cock inside the top part of the stocking and put the open end right next to your body.
- Keep the stocking on while guiding the head of your penis into the mouth of the chastity cage.
- Pull the stocking onto your cock from the top to slide your penis into the cage.
- Remove the stocking by pulling it out the bottom of the cage.
Once you’re inside the cage adjustments can be tricky, since chastity sex toys are confining by design. Applying a little lube to tight-fitting spots with a cotton swab as you adjust position will keep the cage from tugging on sensitive skin.
How to Pee in a Chastity Cage
Most men find it easiest and cleanest to pee sitting down when wearing a chastity device. Make sure your urethra is positioned so everything drains out the slit at the end of the cage before you start! Prevent painful pulling on tender skin by using a cotton swab to lube the end of your penis before adjusting it.
Male Chastity Safety and Hygiene
- Chastity cages should be constricting without cutting off circulation. Though some chastity devices for CBT (cock and ball torture) are meant to be painful, longterm cages like Birdlocked and CB6000 shouldn’t be too uncomfortable unless you’re actively trying to have an erection. Remove the device immediately if you experience tingling or numbness, or if you feel a loss of circulation.
- Always wash your device thoroughly with warm water and antibacterial soap after use, and let it air dry completely before storing.
- Always have a spare key handy for the padlock on the cage.
- If you have a Birdlocked device, don’t forget that you can cut the cage off quickly in case of an emergency. Bondage Safety Scissors, which are blunt and angled so they won’t cut into skin, are an inexpensive safety measure to have on hand.
- Make sure to bring your keys and scissors if you leave the house!
Six Teasing Tips for Short-Term Chastity Fun:
Here are some fun ideas for you and your partner to try out with your new chastity toy:
- Oral sex becomes an incredible tease
- Lapdances – giving one to your partner will drive him wild… just make sure you don’t grind too hard on his cock so it gets crushed in its cage! Or take him out to a strip club and buy him a lapdance from someone else, so you can watch him struggle.
- Going out in public adds an extra dimension of exhibitionism and trying not to get caught to chastity play. Simply talking dirty in your caged partner’s ear over dinner can create delicious agonies! (Don’t forget to read the section above on urinating in a cage if you decide to play publicly… and don’t forget to bring your keys and scissors!)
- Try mutually controlling each other’s orgasms for a unique twist on chastity play. Wear this Remote Control Vibrating Egg while you’re out on the town with your chastity caged partner, and give him the controls.
- Sensation play is also great to combine with male chastity devices. Ice cubes can feel good (be careful of frostbite!), as can light tickler whips or prickly Wartenberg Pinwheels.
- 6. Use a blindfold alone or in combination with the ideas above for an added element of suspense and anticipation!
Throughout National Kink Month, we’ll be showcasing tricks, tips and lessons for using the fetish toys and BDSM gear on sale that week.
By The Stockroom, October 10th, 2012 Halloween is a fantastic time of year full of trickery, childlike excitement, and shoving fistfuls of candy in your mouth in between bouts of consuming every possible product on the market with the words “pumpkin spice” on the label.
Halloween is also the time of year when you get to don your scariest, sexiest, most “on the streets” daring outfits, and get into mischief in the darkness of night. But more importantly, WHAT TO WEAR!?
We’re here to help with some handy suggestions of costumes to get you from the house parties to after-parties when it’s time to do some moaning and groaning of your own! (Added bonus, most of these feature products discounted in our Halloween Sale.)
• Miss Diagnosis
You know what’s missing from most mental health facilities? A bodacious set of ta-tas.
The nurse costume is a classic favorite and frankly, a costume many people look forward to every year. The idea of some delicious vixen taking care of our every need is quite a delight and that cold medical steel feels oh, so good against warm skin.
 Latex Garter Dress |
 Fishnet Stockings |
 Latex Exam Gloves |
 Clyster Syringe |
 Nurse Handbag |
• In The Doghouse
Someone’s been a naughty puppy. Messes on the floor. Chewed up shoes. Late newspapers. Better bring that pooch in line or it’s back to the pound. We also sell deluxe puppy kennel cages. Hint, hint, Fido. Hint, hint.
 Dog Hood |
 Puppy Fist Mitts |
 Doggie Bone Gag |
 Chain Leash |
 Leather Knee Pads |
• Hell Horse
“The horsemen cometh and you shall too” This little pony went…TO HELL and came back a full-fledged Satanic Stallion. You may need a set of red LEDs or red contact lenses for the full effect, but, as with most costumes, what really sells this outfit is attitude.
 Ponytail Anal Plug |
 Latex Pony Boots |
 Pony Head Bridle |
 Waist Cincher |
 Bust Harness |
• Raccoon Mario
Two Italian Men in a fantasy world, action and adventure AND the power of flight. You can’t really go wrong here. We’ll leave it to you to supply your own definitions for intriguing terms d’art like “Warp Whistle”, “Fire Flower” and “Dark World” Please check your state and local statutes before attempting anything you’d refer to as “The Hammer Brothers.”
 Foxtail Anal Plug |
 Latex Chaps |
 Rubber Muir Cap |
 Latex Suspenders |
• After-School Special
Much more entertaining than “Debbie Does Midterms: The Hidden Dangers of Caffeine Addiction” this delinquent disguise is just the thing to get that bad boy (or girl) to give you a ride on their Harley and more. Cut to: A montage of windswept hair through city streets set to “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us” by Starship. Do we have to keep going? (If you’re feeling too risqué, feel free to throw on a white button-down shirt for a little extra coverage.)
 Leather Pasties |
 Lolly Crop |
 ThighHighs w/ Bow |
 Leather Mini Skirt |
• WAY Beyond The Thunderdome
“Two men enter…” sounds like a great set up to a story we’d love to be involved in. We’ll let you argue about who gets to be Master and who gets to be Blaster, unless being Tina Turner is more your thing (And whose wouldn’t it be?) For any post-Apocalyptic fantasy, you’ll need the right gear to survive and thrive in the blasted wasteland (or your bedroom. You really should clean that up.) Complete this look with your favorite pair of black boots!
 Leather Apron |
 Military Gas Mask |
 Fuck Saw |
 Latex Gloves |
• Abbie Normal
When you positively can’t keep those depraved thoughts at bay, a lock up and shake down may be just what the doctor ordered. Bite down on the towel and prepare for the shock treatment, it’s about to get rough.
 Ankle Shackles |
 Punisher Muzzle |
 Leather Straitjacket |
And if all else fails, toss on some good old fashioned chains and padlocks and stir up some moral judgment as Jacob Marley’s ghost! *clang, drag, clang*
Our Halloween Sale and National Kink Month Sale run until the end of October – get creative and save!
By The Stockroom, October 9th, 2012
By The Stockroom, October 4th, 2012 Throughout National Kink Month , we’re having weekly sales on Stockroom.com: this week we’re featuring some of our favorite rope bondage gear and how-to books, as well as select anal toys for both men and women. All month long we’ll be showcasing tricks, tips and lessons for using the fetish toys and BDSM gear on sale that week.
Hopefully you’ve all mastered the Single Rope Cuff from our recent instructional post. This Double Rope Cuff With Ring tying technique is another variation that will help you continue your journey exploring rope bondage techniques.
This easy rope bondage tutorial will allow you to attach wrists or ankles to each other as well as any piece of furniture your heart desires:
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Step 1:
Place both arms or legs parallel to each other but not touching. Fold your rope in half, take the U-shaped end (called the ‘bight’) and wrap it twice around your partner’s wrists or ankles. |
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After the second wrap, cross the bight over the top of the wraps. |
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Continue crossing the bight around the bottom of the wraps and back up to the bight. |
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Leave enough of the bight to tie a square knot with the remaining rope. |
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The final result looks like this. |
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Use the remaining rope and bight to tie your partner’s bound hands or feet to the bed, or leave them free to explore different positions in bondage. |
Want to try even more advanced techniques? We’re featuring everything you need to get started with playing with rope bondage on our National Kink Month Sale through the rest of the weekend!
Instructions and images from KinkLab Bondage Rope product booklet, © 2011 The Stockroom, Inc.
By The Stockroom, October 3rd, 2012
By The Stockroom, October 2nd, 2012 Throughout National Kink Month , we’re having weekly sales on Stockroom.com: this week we’re featuring some of our favorite rope bondage gear and how-to books, as well as select anal toys for both men and women. All month long we’ll be showcasing tricks, tips and lessons for using the fetish toys and BDSM gear on sale that week.
Interested in rope bondage and don’t know where to start? From simple knots to elaborate shibari, rope tying may seem like a daunting art reserved for professionals. Don’t get lost at sea, follow these simple techniques and you’ll be tying knots like a sailor in no time (instead of just cussing like one).
Here’s an easy rope bondage tutorial that lets you attach a person’s wrist or ankle to a bed post, the arm of a chair, or any other piece of furniture your heart desires:
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Fold your rope in half, take the U-shaped end (called the ‘bight’) and wrap it twice around your partner’s wrist or ankle leaving room to slip two fingers underneath. |
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After the second wrap, cross the bight over the top of the wraps then pull it back through the underside. |
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Leave enough of the bight to tie a square knot with the remaining rope. |
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The final result looks like this. |
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The remaining rope and bight can now be used to secure your partner’s wrist or ankle to something such as a bedpost or chair leg. |
Check out more rope bondage basics tutorials: How To Tie A Double Rope Cuff with Ring.
Ready to get started? We’re featuring bondage rope and instructional rope bondage books on our National Kink Month Sale through the rest of the week!
Instructions and images from KinkLab Bondage Rope product booklet, © 2011 The Stockroom, Inc.
By The Stockroom, October 1st, 2012 To kick off National Kink Month, we’re having a sale on Stockroom.com on some of our favorite rope bondage gear and how -to books, as well as select anal toys for both men and women. This week and every week through the end of October, we’re featuring tricks, tips and lessons for using the fetish toys and BDSM gear on sale that week. This week, we’re going to give our helpful hints on using a butt plug.
Just like opinions, everyone has an asshole…which means that ass play should be universally enjoyable for anybody, so long as they learn how to do it comfortably and safely.
Butt plugs can be a great way to prepare for anal sex. They’re fun to wear during intercourse for both partners, and equally fun to wear masturbating alone. (Or for someone else.) They’re also a compelling means of teasing your partner, or keeping their attention engaged during roleplay.
 The Anal Trainer Kit is great for beginners & anal pros. Whether you’re new to using a butt plug or just want to increase your comfort and wear time with anal sex toys, these simple steps can help you have as much fun as possible:
1. Buy the right kind of lube.
Avoid wear and tear on tender tissues by using a thicker or longer-lasting personal lubricant. Silicone has good staying power and is condom-safe; cream lubes has an excellent texture, too, but make sure it isn’t oil based, or it will degrade latex condoms. Try a Lube Shooter to get lube in deep enough to smooth the way.
2. Choosing the right butt plug:
- Even if you have lots of practice, it’s best to start out easy with a smaller toy each time you play. Perfect for both beginners or to use as a warm-up, the Anal Trainer Kit is a set of 3 soft rubber butt plugs in graduated sizes.
- If you want to be able to move around your house – or even go out in public – wearing a butt plug, make sure to either use a butt plug harness, or buy an anal toy that’s designed to stay in securely. For men, toys like the Trailer Hitch – which combines a butt plug with a cock ring that keeps the plug in place, and adds extra sensation. Anal beads and balls are other easy-to-move-in options that work equally well for both women and men.
- Make sure all your butt toys are easily removable. Classic plugs have bases that keep them from slipping in too far, but other anal toys should have a string or ring to pull so they don’t get lost.
3. Clean up before you play:
Preparation makes anal sex or using a butt plug will make you less self-conscious and everything more sanitary. Wash yourself out in the shower with a douche set like the StreemMaster or Shur Shot, or use a more conveniently sized bulb style anal douche. Make sure to lubricate the nozzle before you use it, and wash your douche set thoroughly after each use with antibacterial soap and warm water.
4. Make sure to relax:
When you’re first putting in a butt plug or other anal toy, being relaxed enough can be just as important to your comfort as using the right lube. One simple way to relax your muscles sufficiently is to take a deep breath when your toy is poised in place; then push the butt plug in slowly as you breathe outward. If you need to, stop to inhale; then start pushing again as you exhale a second time. If you feel pain or cramping, slow down! If the pain doesn’t ease immediately, it can help to remove the toy entirely; take another deep breath; then reinsert the plug as you breathe out again.
5. Hygiene and cleaning:
Always wash anal toys thoroughly with antibacterial soap and warm water when you’re through playing, and let them air dry completely before storing. To prevent infection, never share unsanitized toys between partners, or move a toy from the ass to the vagina.
By The Stockroom, October 1st, 2012  As the internet’s first known sex toy store, The Stockroom takes its role pioneering better sex very seriously. That’s why we’ve declared October to be the first annual National Kink Month!
Kink Month is a time for The Stockroom to share the decades of experience we’ve earned designing, making, and selling some of the most innovative fetish equipment on the market today. All October long, we’ll combine weekly sales on our most popular bondage gear and BDSM toys with blog posts giving you fun tips and tricks for using products featured that week.
It’s a public education campaign – but one that we hope appeals as much to seasoned BDSM players looking to extend their repertoire as it does to beginners curious about incorporating fetish roleplay into their lovelife.
Don’t miss the chance to save on great gear and learn wicked new ways to use it! Product categories on sale change weekly… check the National Kink Month Sale on Stockroom.com for the latest budget friendly deals on bondage restraints, chastity belts and devices, whips, toys for couples, CBT gear, and other kinky toys.
Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for even more fun!
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