connection between corset wearing and bondage?

A forum member asked me a while ago if there was a connection between my waist-training and my enjoyment of being restrained/tied up. My primary reason for wearing a corset is to improve my figure by temporarily/semi-permanently bringing in my waist. However, on reflection I had to admit that I do enjoy the “hug” of the corset, which is in a sense, being restrained physically. Not saying wearing a corset is always sexual experience for me, but there's some connection there. Obvously I lace myself up, as opposed to being tied up by a partner. That said, I would love to make my corsets part of a scene and be laced in by a partner that I trust.

Anyone else thought about this?

I think about corsets quite often, i also think about being tied up quite often

That's not exactly what I meant, Sum Sub. ;) Ever fancied wearing a corset?

It's not something I'd choose to do, but if the OH was to decide she wanted me to, it's not something I wouldn't not let her do

I suppose discomfort for the pleasure of others is at the heart of bondage. For this reason corsets seem to fit right in. Ballet heels would be another example.

AsYouWish! wrote:

I suppose discomfort for the pleasure of others is at the heart of bondage. For this reason corsets seem to fit right in. Ballet heels would be another example.

Hmmm, maybe this is why the OH insists I go with her on "couples" nights out with her friends & their partners who I have no commonality with.

Asyouwish - that's interesting. I've honestly always thought of it as being discomfort for my pleasure! I've never really had a partner that I was able to test that boundary with.

lol Sum Sub. No, I think that's just one of perks of being married ;)

Naughty Nerd - I was wearing a corset most days for a while. I don't lace extremely tight, so it is never uncomfortable. Not wearing them as much now.

AsYouWish! wrote:

I suppose discomfort for the pleasure of others is at the heart of bondage. For this reason corsets seem to fit right in. Ballet heels would be another example.

Discomfort can be a part of bondage, but equally bondage is also about the vulnerability of being restrained - it's a mental thing as much as the physical.

By the way... I also love wearing corsets and find it very sexy when Mr Scorpius laces me into one. It does feel to me as though I am being held/restrained when I am wearing one - like a sexy reminder of my submission xx

Scorpius12 - I love the idea of doing that! Come to think of it, I've never been dressed by a partner at all. Only undressed lol

NaughtyNerd - Try an underbust! :)

Yes if the corset is well made ,even Tailor made particularly of leather. Then it can have ringlets and eyes fitted. This then gives great anchor / attachment points. To enable the wearer to be trussed , suspended or cuffed by the harnesses.

In addition to the tightness of the harness the restricted ability to breath / a little light headedness is added to when suspended. All adding you the sexual ambience.

A corset certain exaggerates the feminine curves and contours drawing the eye.

I suppose it's really linked by restraint. Both corsets and bondage (of course) are forms of restraints, and so if you get sexual satisfaction from one it is likely you will from the other. Perhaps for some, the pain of wearing a corset is also a turn on.

I personally find wearing a corset links closely with my love of bondage - mainly the restraint, partially how good I feel wearing one.

When I was younger one of my friends wore a corset daily. She wore it as it made her feel happy, like she was being held tightly like a firm cuddle.

Scorpius12 wrote:

AsYouWish! wrote:

I suppose discomfort for the pleasure of others is at the heart of bondage. For this reason corsets seem to fit right in. Ballet heels would be another example.

Discomfort can be a part of bondage, but equally bondage is also about the vulnerability of being restrained - it's a mental thing as much as the physical.

By the way... I also love wearing corsets and find it very sexy when Mr Scorpius laces me into one. It does feel to me as though I am being held/restrained when I am wearing one - like a sexy reminder of my submission xx

Im the opposite! When i wear a corset it makes me feel sexy and helps me get into the mindset of being dominant! Whenever i take charge in the bedroom i wear a corset to help me get in character and it really works for me.

Thanks everyone for responding.

JM88 - I have a particular corset (fashion corset, not steel boned) that makes me feel very dominant, especially when worn with the right boots. Clothing can really change my mood.

I use to wear a corset on odd occasions when going out, mainly to try to give me a waist. I'm naturally a bit of a flabby rectangle. I'm busty so this works well with the corset look. OH loved how I looked in it and was proud to show me off to workmates and friends. I could never have sex in a corset as to achieve shape it need to be quite tight on me.

Bondage is very much a sex thing for me/us. For me it's about giving my OH total control (or taking control over his pleasure) and in a very private way.

So a corset is for OH's benefit in public situations, bondage is a private thing for both of our pleasure. There is no connection for me.

Although if you look at burlesque style the lines are blurred. A woman in a corset boots big hitched skirt and a bull whip! For example

A bit late to this post but you can't deny that corsets have a bit of bondage to them. I wear them primarily because I just love them and I love emphasising my small waist even more. There is a bit of bondage to them as they do restrict you. I find I must have excellent posture in one, bending at the waist is impossible and you feel like you have a tight hug at all times. I have one in leather so you cannot get any more bondage than that!