My Bondage Suit And Me: The Gimp Suit Explanation You Never Knew You Wanted

My Bondage Suit And Me: The Gimp Suit Explanation You Never Knew You Wanted

My Bondage Suit And Me: The Gimp Suit Explanation You Never Knew You Wanted, June 2021

How can you create the ultimate Master and slave dynamic in your BDSM scenarios?

My answer: introducing the bondage suit to your partner play.

That’s right, readers. Today I am continuing my series on BDSM and bondage, and can’t wait to divulge all the dirty details around one of the most thrilling BDSM scenes: the Master and their gimp.

My main focus for this article is the infamous bondage suit, otherwise known as the gimp suit. 

Maybe you have seen a bondage suit in person at a BDSM club or play party, or maybe your only exposure was in Tarantine’s Pulp Fiction. Either way, you have questions about this mysterious, erotic, all black attire, and I have answers. Read on to learn everything you wanted to know about the bondage suit, but are too afraid to ask.

Just What Exactly Is a Bondage Suit?

My Bondage Suit And Me: The Gimp Suit Explanation You Never Knew You Wanted, June 2021

A bondage suit, alternately known as a gimp suit,  is a full body garment that is worn to completely cover a person’s body. This includes a person’s hands, feet, face, and sex parts. 

The purpose of this full body suit is key to a Master and slave or Dom and sub dynamic in BDSM scenarios. Essentially, the person who wears the bondage suit is giving up their status as an equal partner in the couple’s sexual activities.

Instead, by wearing a bondage suit or gimp suit, the person becomes entirely submissive to their Dom; they are now a sex toy instead of a sex partner, entirely available to care to the needs of their Master or Dom and act as an object for their Dom’s sexual desires.

As you can likely imagine, couples who partake in BDSM scenarios might decide to bring a bondage suit into their play to heighten the power divide between the Dom partner and sub partner. The bondage suit or gimp suit intentionally conceals the identity of the submissive partner and keeps them trapped and contained inside the suit.

This allows the sub to fully give themselves to their sole purpose, their Dom’s pleasure; they can take on a new persona and code of behaviour in this gimp role play. 

Of course, as with all BDSM activities, scenarios that involve a partner in a bondage suit must, must, must be entirely consensually. As well, in this form BDSM play, both the Dom and the sub must express that they both get an equal amount of sexual gratification from the act of power play with a bondage suit. 

Types of Bondage Suits

All bondage suits are designed to conceal the entire body, but there are still variations in their features and styles to suit different people’s desires and kinks.

The most common materials that are used for the bondage suit are:

  • Rubber: A rubber bondage suit is a top choice for individuals who have a rubber fetish and enjoy making this shiny, glossy material a part of their erotic play. A rubber bondage suit also has a very tight fit, which can give off the illusion of a “second skin” (read: revealing all the curves on the sub’s body).
  • Latex: While the latex bondage suit is a popular choice (it looks and feels similar to the rubber bondage suit), it goes without saying that a latex bondage suit should not be worn if either partner has a latex allergy. 
  • Spandex: Usually, spandex bondage suits have loose woven fabric that the sub can breathe through while wearing a completely spandex suit. These bondage suits also typically feature zippers for an easier on/off experience.
  • Darlexx: Darlexx is a breathable and waterproof synthetic fabric that you typically find used for sporting gear, boots, or wetsuits. Subs might prefer a Darlexx bondage suit for the restrictive properties of this fabric, that makes you feel totally enclosed and limits your ability to move. 
  • Leather: Leather is a classic symbol of sexual power, thus making it a popular material choice amongst the BDSM community. Since leather is a lot heavier and a lot less forgiving than the other materials I have mentioned on this list, the leather bondage suit is reserved for the more experienced BDSM players, who are well aware and cautious of the risks involved with being fully concealed in a leather suit. As well, a leather bondage suit usually has to be custom fit for the weather because of its rigid structure. 

If you want to use your bondage suit during sex, you can look for a suit that has zippered openings around the breasts, mouth, or sex parts of your sub, to make for easy access.

Also, some suits feature anchor points with different sized rings. These anchors allow the sub in the bondage suit to be restrained in different positions to meet the sexual needs of their Dom.  

Aside from these functional features, you will also often see bondage suits adorned with buckles, clasps, and straps to enhance the appearance of the bondage suit as a tool for restraining the wearer. 

Finally, when you shop for a bondage suit, it will likely not come with a hood. The bondage hoods or gimp mask is sold separately, and can come customized based on the kind of material or design you are lusting for. For example, you can purchase bondage hoods or gimp masks shaped as “second-skin” hoods, animal faces, or gas masks. 

You need to be very intentional about the fit and design of the mask on the wearer's face, because an ill-fitting mask can increase the risk of asphyxiation for the wearer. Therefore, I recommend a mask that does not cover your mouth or eyes. 

How to Use a Bondage Suit:  Experience and Safety

My Bondage Suit And Me: The Gimp Suit Explanation You Never Knew You Wanted, June 2021

When executed correctly, playing with a bondage suit can be a thrilling and arousing experience. However, this level of objectification and submission comes with its own set of strict rules in order to ensure the act is always consensual and safe. 

Before you make any sort of bondage suit purchase, it is important to have a conversation about bondage suits with your partner, whether they are your Dom or sub, to make sure they are equally excited about the idea. You will want to have this conversation outside of the bedroom, and not during any sort of sexual encounter. 

You will also want to plan out the bondage suit scenario before you enact it, in order to set each other's ground roles and boundaries for this kind of intense role play. Remember, both partners need to give enthusiastic and ongoing consent in order for the act to be consensually. 

As well, you need to be aware that there is always a level of risk when wearing a bondage suit, because of its tight material and the fact that it covers your face. People wearing bondage suits, especially if they are ill-fitting or not worn with caution, are at a higher risk of asphyxiation or not being able to breathe due to the constricting fabric.

Since the bondage suit incapacitates the wearer, there needs to be an immense level of trust between both parties partaking in their role play. The sub needs to be able to trust that the Dom will take care of them and act in their best interest at all costs, and the Dom needs to respect the safety and boundaries of their partner. For example, a sub wearing a bondage suit should never be left alone, and should only wear the suit for a limited amount of time to reduce the risk of injury. Again, a conversation about each other’s ground rules, and establishing a safe word, can help with this.

My best advice for couples interested in bondage suits is to educate yourself before you make any sort of purchase. Connect with your local BDSM group to speak with more experienced folks and thoroughly familiarize yourself with the rules and level of risk involved in this kind of play. 

Final Thoughts 

Bondage suits come in a wide range of materials and designs, and can open the door for BDSM couples to explore a world of intense and erotic Dom/sub role play. What will your bondage suit scenario be?

About the Author

Hi! I’m The Gritty Woman. I'm the writer, photographer, and creator of thegrittywoman.com, a leading sex blog, where I share my personal experiences and knowledge on sex, sexuality, body positivity, BDSM and kink.