Bondage Hoods for BDSM and Sensory Deprivation

The bondage hood, or sometimes called sensory deprivation hood, is one of the oldest forms of bondage headgear and comes in many different shapes and styles. While there are many types of bondage hoods to choose from (spandex, PVC, or leatherette), most share some common characteristics, such as being designed to fit snugly around the face and over the head.

What is a Bondage Hood?

A bondage hood is an essential BDSM accessory if you’re interested in the sensory deprivation aspect of bondage and dominance. A complete sensory deprivation experience can be had by wearing a sensory deprivation hood while blindfolded and bound in strict bondage positions. The hood acts as a physical barrier between your senses and the world, so you become less aware of external stimuli that would otherwise distract you from the sensations going on inside your body.

How Do Bondage Hoods Work?

Bondage hoods help you feel less, while also enhancing your sense of touch. They block out sight and sound to help you focus on your other senses, like smell, taste, temperature. That’s why many people prefer bondage hoods to traditional blindfolds; they feel more restrictive (and therefore more pleasurable) than simple blindfolds.

Benefits of Wearing a Bondage Hood

The rest of your senses are heightened when deprived of sight. Plus, a hood can be an excellent training tool for beginners as it creates a sense of submission and vulnerability. Bondage hoods don’t just eliminate vision—they create an overall sense of kinkiness that many find to be erotic as hell. If you’re ready to take your bondage fetish to new levels, check out our wide selection of hooded restraints!

Are They Only for People Experienced In BDSM?

Bondage hoods have gained a reputation as an item made mainly for experienced users of bondage gear. It’s not that they are only meant for experienced people, it’s just that most casual users tend to shy away from them because they can look like they are very difficult to use and understand. As long as you have some experience with more standard types of bondage equipment, there is no reason why you should be nervous about trying one out.

Is There Such Thing as Too Much?

If you’re new to sensory deprivation (also known as total or blindfolded bondage), it can be hard to know where to start. I suggest starting with a simple yet effective model that has been tried-and-true in kink circles for years: a blindfold. You may have heard people say that there is such thing as too much of a good thing, but I am here to tell you that there really isn’t—especially when it comes to BDSM.