Continuing our experiments with beginner bondage, we recently received the Manbound "Under the bed" restraints by Sportsheets. Sportsheets offer a wide variety of bondage gear, ranging from slings, to straps, and also "furniture". We find their products are typically of good quality, and these "under the bed" restraints are no exception. Overall, my wife and I found them to be a fantastic addition to our growing collection of beginner bondage gear, and would consider them highly recommended for anyone interested in light bondage.

Over time, we're slowly building a "playground", and these have become a part of it.

The greatest benefit that we found of these restraints is that, unlike our other restraints, they do not require a 4-post bed, nor any other anchor points. This was a big plus, and means we can take them with us anywhere we go, even a hotel, and leave no signs behind. We already see ourselves purchasing a second set for just this purpose (to take on vacation). As long as you can lift up the mattress, you can use these restraints. The restraints themselves utilize a simple system where all of the wrist straps are attached to a single strap which is placed underneath the mattress. They're easily tucked underneath the edge of the mattress to to hide from prying eyes. As an added bonus, unlike traditional restraints requiring anchor points, these restraints can be moved to either the top of the bed, or the side of the bed (or any combination thereof) allowing you to spread legs and hands apart (for domination), or keep them together (for teasing).

The straps themselves are easily adjustable, and were long enough to fit our very large (in terms of thickness) Kingsize mattress. The length adjusts VERY quickly, even while the restraints are being used. This enables you to really surprise your lover, and pull the straps tight with one smooth move. The cuffs themselves are padded, and tighten via velcro. The cuffs are quite comfortable, unlike some that we have used (no chaffing, no redness), and release quickly and easily if the need arises. As a note, the cuffs attach to the straps via a releasable clip. There's an extra clip on one each of the feet and wrist cuffs, which allows you to attach two cuffs together (so, for instance, to keep the hands together). As the cuffs can be detached from the straps, they can be used elsewhere too (even as just a simple set of "handcuffs", and much more comfortable than metal cuffs as well).

As to their effectiveness, we found the velcro on the cuffs to hold REMARKABLY well. Both my wife and I have put some rather significant pressure on the cuffs (let's just say I make her pull on them REAL hard), and we have yet to have one come open. One potential negative, however: The clip that attaches the cuffs to the straps does so via a standard key ring (albeit, a thick one). On another set of restraints we have, the key rings stretched out, and had to be replaced ($0.50 at any hardware store if it does happen). We have yet for that to happen with these restraints however, and so far, the rings seem rather sturdy. While it is probably possible to "escape" from these, that's not really the point. However, as the cuffs are removable, you could easily replace the cuffs with something more....hardcore (like leather) in the future without needing to replace the straps themselves.

Of minor note, my wife found the picture on the packaging to be a turnoff (keeping in mind they're Manbound-branded). Also, while pictured, the restraint set does not include the straps on the back and thighs of the pictured model. The set we received did however include an extra bonus of a mask for covering the eyes (this wasn't indicated). Also, a note about the packaging: it's frustration-free (no scissors necessary), however, using the straps does take preparation (to place them underneath the mattress), so plan ahead. As a reminder, they can be easily tucked underneath the mattress edge, so you can really surprise your lover with these.

We really liked these, and they haven't left our bed since. We will most likely get another set for travel purposes, and, as soon as we figure out who our "bondage friendly" friends are, but some as a gift. They've got a lot of uses as more than just on the bed (handcuffs with just the cuffs for instance, and also attaching all four cuffs together to make a hogtie restraint). If you're looking for something to start some light bondage, and especially something that travels well, give these a shot, and most likely, just like us, you won't ever take them off of the bed again.

 

Cost: $54.99

https://va-va-voom.net/manbound-under-the-bed-restraint-gear.html