Tying up your girlfriend

How knowing these signals can almost eliminate your chances of getting rejected or making an embarassing mistake with a girl But how common is this kink? A recent survey reveals that 36 percent of adults in the United States use masks, blindfolds, and bondage tools during sex, compared to 20 percent worldwide. Keep reading to learn more about this sexy form of bondage and how to make sure you get it right.

While the request may have thrown you for a loop, the reality is, playing with domination and submission can be a huge turn-on in the bedroom or, you know, wherever you're getting it on. For the partner being tied up, there's often something incredibly hot about handing over complete control. From the achingly sexy to the hella awkward, here are eight women's tales of what it was like to be tied up in bed for the first time. Needless to say, the following stories are NSFW. I've been looking for that level of turn-on ever since. Actually, I was a bit nervous. He was more into it than me, which in turn had me aching with excitement.

Dear Carole, Why does my girlfriend enjoy being tied up? Sex always involves rope, handcuffs or restraints of some sort, and often uniforms. She is anything but submissive outside the bedroom, but seems unable to achieve orgasm without being restrained in some way.

Curious about the consensual, erotic power play of BDSM, but don't feel ready to invest in a full-scale dungeon just yet? We have good news: You can add BDSM moves to your partnered sex life without spending a mint on new accessories or mastering dozens of different rope ties. And while investing in kink gear and sex toys can be fun, this kind of play is ultimately about you, your partner or partners, and consensual power exchange, not capitalism.